Alex,
I also tried the DV50 into the DCC2. It had greater bottom end punch and a tinnier, less warm sound in comparison. I felt however, that the treble range actually had more weight. I DID notice sibilance however. I then connected the DV50 fro it's 2ch outs directly into my amp. Basically reverting to my previous setup. And here is where I really appreciate the suggestion: I found the sound to be what I rememeber and feel is currently lacking, with the exception that there still is a hint of sibilance!
I had my DV50 on the floor and not on my rack. But one other thing I forgot to mention was the rack itself, which is new. I have a feeling that this rack is possibly worse off than my previous table, and both the DV50 on the floor and the EMM labs in the rack are creating the perception of greater brightness/sibilance, possibly due to mechanical vibrations. Will have to experiment.
thanks for all the responses so far.
Neil