Electrocompaniet owners


I have owned and enjoyed Electrocompaniet's EMC-1 CD player for the past 2 years. I love the looks, build quality and especially the sound quality. I am considering buying either Electrocompaniet's seperates or one of their integrated amps. Who out there owns their seperates or integrated amps and uses them with EMC-1 CD player?
bobheinatz
IMPORTANT NEWS:
Audiogon has mysteriously closed the important "HELP Electro..." thread, and blocked my posting an "extension" thread entitled ELECTROCOMPANIET REDUX!
This happens at a VERY inopportune time, as just this morning I received an email from an EC/NORWAY tech informing me that he read this thread, apologized for my unfortunate Christmas incident, and that he will assemble the mod parts to sell me as a DIY install kit!
No mention was made of the larger issues re customer support in North America, however. I must stress that the afore-mentioned thread must not be allowed to end as-is, as it may very much affect EC's future in the US. EC is now reaching out in goodwill, and the 600+ viewers of the thread should be made aware of this to ensure a balanced view. How do I ensure this is accomplished? I can't email 600 people! Sheesh.
Thanks.
Ern
I will start the process of allowing Electro to recover.

I used their products for years and loved the sound. They make good product as I stated. They suffer from cultural and 110 volt issues. Both of which can be corrected if they spend more time in the US with customers, retailers and editors to learn how the game is played over here. THEN they need to go home and TELL their management and investors that the US is different and will be a better market for them if they change to support the market. No one is saying that the US is better, just different. Their decision makers then need to make the committment instead of ignoring reality. Too many small European companies cannot accept that US reality is real because it is so different.

Different is not bad, just something that requires some attention.

However, change is a slow process and rebuilding trust is even slower.

They now seem to have the ability and desire to change so we should all give them a chance. We have done an excellent job complaining and sharing our dismay. Now, let's respond to the positive signal they sent Ern and see if they can continue and commit to US quality control.

I invite the people from Electro to come and hang out with me for a few days. I am a management consultant and will donate some time to move them forward.
EC received payment for the EMC-1 MkII "UP" mod parts and says they shipped them with installation instructions today.
Yippee!
Cellorover, your commendable attitude (to donate some of your time) may be the biggest break for EC; manufacturer & users alike. Good for you (if I may)!