Electrocompaniet EMC-1 CD Player discussion thread

[Mackie 0]

Does anyone play tweaks with your CDP? My EMC1 is supported on BDR cones resting on a BDR 'The Shelve' isolating board which is on top of Goldmund cones. I find this configuration gave me even more depth and weight in the music without too much airiness. Heard Mackie is now a non-believer of tweaks. Is that true?

 

I have not heard a 24/96 EMC1 before. Anyone who have heard both care to comment? Mackie, have u considered to upgrade the DAC to 24/192 or wanting to perform the 'surgery' yourself?

 

Excuse me for the very late reply........have been busy with work.

 

Moir no longer a believer in tweaking? I don't know where U got this info from and I suggest U had better give it low credibility.

 

My EMC-1 sits atop Shun Mook resonators with diamond top and these rest on PureMagic Isolation Platform, which sits on a Sanus power amp rack. I prefer a 1-front, 2 back formation to target the transport and transformers. I've also emphasised this rule of thumb to Fuwen when he asked about my cones layout underneath MF A3CD.

 

Oh yes, if budget allows, I will go for the 24/192 upsampling and power supply upgrade all at one go. As yet, I'm enjoying the music churned out by the EMC1. Reckon if U've spent so much money on this cdp, I don't reckon U wanna save money and take the risk of damaging the player, do ya?

[Mackie 0]

Yea I know I haven't even used a good powercord with the A3cd (using stock now btw  )

NT do you believe I am really upgrading to this cdp?

As I've said I just want to know more about this player .. nothing wrong with that I believe? 

 

But as mackie and reccaflame pointed out, I think I should cross the EMC-1 from my checklist due to their seemingly hard partnership with amp/cans. That comes as a relief too since I can save moi money!    

Blues: U can't blame me for making an ASS of U and ME (assume) cos U always surprise me despite the short time I know U. When I joined this forum in March, I recalled having to convince U source is critical to a good sounding setup when PC was the source for music. 9 months later, U own a completely competent system of MF A3CD + Corda HA-1 + variety of very good cans that finally settled in CD3K. I won't be surprised if U were to springboard to EMC1 or RKV. Agree?

Edited December 17, 2003 by Mackie

[Blues 0]

 

That's true. And killing for my wallet as well urgghh..

 

Spring for EMC1 or RKV?

That's quite a distant goal !

hm.. but oh well.. yeah. as u know me.. and I am always so crazy.. maybe?

[N3w_Typ3 0]

hey bro just remember to give me the A3 .. not sell me !!

[Blues 0]

[headphonecrazy 0]

Breaking news, someone I know + a follow sgheadphoner just bought the 50 lb monster of a EMC-1 24/192, and it is not me, guess who?

[fishball79 0]

Blues! lend me your A3 now that u have the EMC!!!

[Northern Oak 0]

Breaking news, someone I know + a follow sgheadphoner just bought the 50 lb monster of a EMC-1 24/192, and it is not me, guess who?

Barradio, I guess, he's been looking for a good source for quite a while.

[Barradio 0]

Hehe

[Blues 0]

[Northern Oak 0]

Hehe

Congrats Barradio!

 

How I guess it? Barradio's office is 10 feet from headphonecrazy's.

[wishlist 0]

OT abit, ..

Naimed, I am assuming you are a Naim fan(from your name)? 

Have you heard the Naim CDX or CDS(II?)

I am always very interested to hear the famous Naim PRaT but till now I haven't got the chance to try ..

wonder how they sound 

Hi Blues,

 

I guess I shared the same thoughts as you, the source contribute alot to the end music result. Rubbish in rubbish out.

 

I have heard the CD5 (many times) and the CDX2 (only once, naimed ).

 

Until today I can still remember the characteristic of that CDP. If you love groovy, rthythmatic, 'in your face' music presentation you will like the Naim.

 

While I have also heard the EMC-1 from another good friend (he has sold his EMC-1 and got a Meridian CDP now), my impression is that it a good CDP as well which is more towards toward the warm and slower side, especially good for vocal and Jazzy tune.

 

Ultimately, It's more of a personal taste. PM me if you are interested to have a listen to a Naim system.

[jasonhanjk 0]

So what's Barradio gonna do with the previous CDP in his office. Feel like buying from him....

[Blues 0]

OT,

wishlist, I will pm you if I have the freetime to drop by and listen

Thanks

[Barradio 0]

So what's Barradio gonna do with the previous CDP in his office. Feel like buying from him

 

Sure the Sony XE-930E PM me your offers.

 

I agree with wishlist this CDP is toward warm side but it not slow as is unit is up sampled. I am using sliver alloy PCs and sliver IC may speed thing up.

Currently my setup of EMC-1 (24-192K) with Zu Bok power cable and Zu Warmouth IC to the MicroZolt and Grado RS-1 headphone.

 

Edited December 30, 2003 by Barradio