All the Emmlabs dcc2/cdsd hoopla..


Is this real? I mean they cost big bucks but is the sound that great? what does the combo do to the Redbook CD sound?
How does it compare to equal cost analouge front end?
No intention to badmounth Emmlabs, but is the combo that good??
nilthepill
I have owned every high end digital available in the market today and IMO there is simply none that even come close to the Meitner. It is THAT good...so good in fact that I see no reason to get back into vinyl

Nil...if you want to hop on a plane and take a 45 minute flight to the Bay Area for $59 I would be happy to have you hear mine and I will promise you a session like none other that you have ever heard.

As far as Meitner gear being dumped my take is that this is from peripheral dealers who recently lost their dealership due to some restructuring in the company and with Jonathan Tinn's leadership. Rest assured the company is strong and my suggestion is that this could be a great time to buy up some new or almost new Meitner gear because deals like this won't come around again.
Thanks Oanhu. Let me send you offline email to arrange time that is convinient with you.
Thanks Oneobgyn for the offer, but I have to respectfully decline since I do not approve of your Wilson's (sarcasm!). Oanhu seems to be in my backyard so I will check w/ him first. Thanks a lot though. Or may be I will take a raincheck and if in near future I am in the bayarea, I will give you a call...

Seriously though can emmlabs or ANY high end over/up sampled capable digital front end realistically read inbetween lines? All they can do is the best possible approximation that resembles the 24/96 master tape signal. So may be this is one of the best 'math simulation model' around.
I have owned every high end digital available in the market today and IMO there is simply none that even come close to the Meitner
Please list the ones you have owned.
Nil, if you're ever in the Palm Springs area you are welcome to hear mine as well. I have the DCC 2, latest CDSD, latest APL 3910 and an APL/EMM/Denon transport (for the DCC 2) as well.
Frank