EMC-1UP SE interconnect?


I am using an Electrocompaniet 1up-SE with a McIntosh 6500 integrated amp. I have been told that if possible run the EMC balanced and the McIntosh can accomodate one balanced source. I would appreciate any thoughts on running the Electro balanced or not and what ics you may recommend. My speakers are Dali Helicon 300s.

Many thanks.
Peter
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Tvad, would you be nice enough to share the following information concerning the Empirical Audio mod of your EMC1-UP SE: 1) What parts do they replace in the process.2)What is the cost for the mod.3)What sonic improvements/differences between the stock vs the mod did you experience. I'll thank you in advance.
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Teajay, I've not heard the spider clamp directly. I read about it in the EMC Web site and was curious, so I poked around.

I recall reading several comments here about it and while some said it improved things a great deal, others were not so sold. Also, an audio dealer I spoke to about the clamp cautioned me that it might not be worthwhile. At the time the clamps were sold out and I stopped thinking about it.

I have seriously considered the Empirical Audio mods after reading about Tvad's experiences.

I love the sound of my player, but a few things about its quirky operation have me troubled. Not so much that I'm thinking about a new one.

If I do mod, I will see about installing a digital input to use the onboard DAC to handle sources from a laptop.