Any experience with the new EMM CDSA SE ?

I'm eager to here from anyone who has listened to the new EMM CDSA SE and how it compares to whatever else you listen to.
thanks

jls312-17-2006 2:46am

pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 09-14-2010 at 04:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is there a sonic advantage to using the low gain setting assuming it is sufficiently loud? Better S/N, etc.
trcnetmsncom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 431 posts 09-14-2010 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Pubul57, I'm not aware of the technical differences but I do get better sound with my EMM Dac-2 gain setting set to the lower position. best, Tom
pubul57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,712 posts 09-15-2010 at 01:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do too, but I wasn't sure if that had to do with the position of my attenuator being further advance to the 12-2 position, or if the lower gain setting had inherently lower S/N, as would be the case with a preamplifier (I think).
defride Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 89 posts 09-16-2010 at 09:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Unless I'm much mistaken the option is there for system matching. If you've an active Pre with plenty of gain it'll probably sound better via the low gain. If on the other hand you've the likes of a passive Pre the extra gain may help to drive power amps which are usually designed to be run with more gain on the input signal.