All the Emmlabs dcc2/cdsd hoopla..

Hi Rgs92, the CDSD was used with an SK Research shelf and two sets of Thorp Audio Group cones, one set above and one set below the shelf. There are other solutions which are probably quite effective, but the fellows who came up with these products took many years to do so and are meticulous. The shelves, which are part Baltic birch plywood along with Kevlar and lead pellets inside, are so tweaked they haven't found a stain or varnish that doesn't change the sound, yet they're straightforward to set up. The cones are the other part of the formula. I can't wait to try the combo under the turntable line I just added.

Ggil,
I was more interested to compare the EMM CDSD vs.APL modded Denon with the additional meitner optical outputs, both going through a DCC2. So the real test being between the two transports.
Would anybody else share some light on this too.
Thanks,
Neville

Essentialaudio--thanks! I will see if this is compatible with my Billy Bags rack. -Rich-

HI guys, thanks for the thread it is very timely for me as well. I just purchased (4 weeks ago) the new Accustic Art Mk4 and it is AWESOME. However I still have the urge to try some other high end DAC's. I have been looking at the DCC2 signature model. Does anyone have imput on the analog line stage (preamp) on the EMM labs DCC2? I am assuming it sounds good without a preamp but even better with one?????????????
Thanks, Guy