Phillips 962 & 963

Are these units basically the same?

I see Acoustic Sounds is selling the 962 on their site. Is this the "American" or NA version of the 963?

snoobeez01-21-2003 7:30pm

thedautch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 329 posts 01-21-2003 at 10:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My understanding is that the 963 is expected to be shipped to stores by March 3-ish, and should be in the hands of those who pre-ordered them by 3/10 or so. Of course, such dates are routinely pushed back, so who knows...
hdm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,055 posts 01-21-2003 at 11:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No need to even wait. Just got an e-mail from Oade Brothers saying they're in stock. Unfortunately, I'm a bit tapped out right now.
david_holmes Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 01-21-2003 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, the 963 does have upsampling on red book, something the 962 does not. Thus the feature difference is significant and the price difference isn't. I have my order in at J&R and looking forward to getting it, though it seems to be continually delayed... Haven't heard why.
dturbatie272 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 01-22-2003 at 02:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have already taken delivery of the 963, AV-Outlet can deliver right now. Excellent machine better than my Meridian 500/566 combo Big difference between 962 and 963. Different DAC different laser units and power supply.