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Electrocompaniet CDP

I am demoing a EMC-1UP CDP from a local dealer. I have always liked this cdp from a distance and am growing fond of it for the few days I have had it so far. Some worries, I really love my vinyl and once I get my new Cart. upgrade and walker motor controler I will love my vinyl even more, (i.e. what do I need a cd player upgrade for?), and I don't know much about the company. Any experience with customer service, realiablity, repairs, US distributor etc? I like the unit, it integrates well into my system and looks great but there are many choices out there and this is not a player the graces the american reviewers desk much. Thanks in advance. PS, system is posted.
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aolmrd1241
1,035 posts
 
Davt,

I see you use Shunyata power cords,if at all possible you should really give a listen to the Electrocompaniet being feed by a Shunyata Phyton VX,it brings the 1-up to a level that you must hear to believe.

Also the pairing of the 1-up, Python,and a Whest Audio Dap-10 makes for a hands down contender for some of the best digital play-back that I have ever heard.Its a really musical combination that has to be heard.

Good Listening
mracoustat
74 posts
 
Hi i have been an audiophile for more than 40 years with 30 of those years with Acoustat's electrostatic speakers yes i am a faithfull panel guy i have owned many very high end cd players in the last 30 years or so most of them Meridian because i tend to prefer a laid back sound to a lively more detail sound but with the Electrocompaniet EMC-1up i have both something i once tought impossible but now i know that you can have detail and smooth sound together yes i love my Electrocompaniet very much and if something ever happens i am blessed with very good tech friends wich one of them is the man behind Tenor Audio so i think i am in good hands
dungn
14 posts
 
davt,

I would not rate the EMC-1 as "liquid". I think it is very powerful, detailed and a bit forward. I do like the EMC-1 look, build too. I never used the EMC-1 with balanced cables. A lot of people said that it would be much better than the RCA cables.

I have used Arcam CDPs (FMJ23, FMJ36) and really like them. They are more laidback than the EMC-1. They cannot compare to the EMC-1 for the look anyway. Did you consider separate, like Kora Hermes DAC which I read very good reviews. If only money is not an issue.
mracoustat
74 posts
 
You may be right the Acoustat's are very forgiven panels probably the EMC-1up wakes them up just a little bit anyways i love the match
mracoustat
74 posts
 
I have owned Acoustat's for a very very long time more than 20 years they are very forgiving speakers in the high frequencys that is one of the reasons that i like them so much and with the Electrocompaniet that is just a little bit forward it makes a very good match at least for ME and this unit is built like a tank AND i also like it's looks so at least for now i am a very happy audiophile bought the unit used 2 years old paid one third of it's list price the gamble is well worth it i ALWAYS buy used i'm not a rich man i have champagne taste with beer money
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