MBL 1531 Describe Sound...Step up from EMC-1 ???

I have the 1531 player. I also had it matched with the 7008 Integrated at one time. I now use the Gryphon Callisto 2200. I have owned this player for the better part of a year only because I have not heard anything that will better it unless I want to spend major dollars.
I have not heard so I cannot comment on your EMC-1. I have owned: Lector CDP-7T, McIntosh MVP-851 & the 861, and the Esoteric DV-50. I have heard the Reimyo CDP-777 and for the life of me I cannot understand why this unit was or is such a rage. Sure it sounded great, but I would put my 1531 up against any day of the week. Not saying my 1531 is better but I sure as heck cannot hear anything any better from the Reimyo then I do from my 1531.
I would describe the sound I hear from my 1531 as very detailed, huge sound stage, maybe even a little on the warm side over other SS units.
If you care to discuss this directly send me a e-mail and I will give you my phone number. dadt531@aol.com
Dave

This is an excellent cd player. I have this in my MBL system.
The sound is close to analogic. Open, airy, elegant but at same time strong and dynamic. My friends with hi-end systems also judged it very good.
I can't compare it with other cd players. I judge only Things to which i've listened at my home
Hallo

1531 replaced AA Capitole mk II SE in my system. A huge step up. I have chosen it over the new AA Capitole Reference SE/Signature AA SACD Prestige and EMM Labs DCC2/CDSD (non signature). I have posted more detailed info a couple of times on this CDP, so pls do a search.