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IC's for Electrocompaniet EMC1

Hi,

Finally bought the EMC1 that I was craving for... (the MK1 version....we'll see about the upgrade).

My question is what interconnectors should I use from the EMC1 to my processor (Integra Research RDC-7). I dont want to spend a fortune on the one hand but would like to fully benefit from the EMC1 on the other.

I appreciate any input and/or suggestions (especially from EMC1 owners). If it matters, I am using Transparent Super XL speaker cables and Jmlabs 920.1 as mains in a 50/50 music/HT setup. Thanks for the assistance.

Raanan
raananlerner
manhattanite
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I have a 1/2 meter Ensemble Dynaflux XLR for sale for $285 that is in like-new condition. Nothing sounds better for the money, or anywhere close to it, with the Electrocompaniet.
raananlerner OP
15 posts
 
Thank you all for the information and the ideas. I have just received my EMC1 and will try to audition certain of the IC's suggested. My only problem is that I am not sure how to do that... How do you get to try IC's in your system (other than buying and selling)? I know that this is what I need to do but frankly I'm not sure how. Any ideas??

Thanks again.

Raanan
subaruguru
1,376 posts
 
I started with Red Dawn (RCA) and then Pro-Silways MkII (XLR) both of which were too lean with the EMC-1. I then tried HT Truth-Link (balanced) which were too rolled off up top. All this makes sense....
I then tried Siltech ST48 (or whatever), and again found them too lean.
The magic occurred when I tried Discovery Essence (balanced)! Detail and air similar to the others, but with a sweeter balance. Truly great.
Note that I have a MkII version.
I've heard enough evidence of the MkII improvements in bass slam AND top end air and extension that I get a couple of the DAC upgrade kits now and again from EC and sell them near cost. See the auction if you want one.
I've also played with four PCs: Belden 14AWG, Harm Tech ProAC-11, DIY Belden 83802 (better), and finally Virtual Dynamics Cryo P2, which I can't tell from the DIY 83802...although I haven't performed a rigorous comparison as I should.
I'm trying to not be self-serving here, but I WOULD suggest you spend $600 on the MkII upgrade before you go crazy with interconnect and PC experiments. Or if your budget requires waiting, then try any decent, neutral BALANCED IC for now.
But great bass slam AND top end air won't be had until you get the MkII upgrade. So don't do things backwards....
Note that I run the EMC-1 MkII through AlephP/2 monos, via Red Dawn XLR, RD cables to Verity Audio Parsifals in the nearfield in a relatively dead medium-sized room.
I had 30+ guests over last night to celebrate my belated 50th b-day, and absolutely made several of them cry after listening to samples of everything from Miles, Evans, Tony B, as well Shostakovich 5 (Bernstein...wish Columbia had gotten the strings better, though). It was great!
I then finished with ME playing the Brahms Sonata 3 Andante on my B. What a great night! Sorry to bend the thread....Ernie
What a great night!
(sounded the same),
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