EMC 1 MK II and Pass x150????

Sanctuary, I'm curious what the other 4 great cd players are in your opinion. I assume the Capitole is one, does the ARC CD3 make the list?

The Pass runs best balanced. All things being equal, pick a CDP that is balanced also. For example, the balanced 850 has a volume control so you don't need a preamp. Run it balanced to the Pass and enjoy. They are built like a tank but sound great. Make sure you set the internal gain control so the VC stays above 75. I believe the .24 runs balanced also but I don't know if it has a VC.

A Sanctuary of Sound should state which lines it sells when making recommendations, IMHO.

Hi Lockss follow this link for the latest review of the EMC 1 on Stereotimes --> http://www.stereotimes.com/trans070302.shtm
and search the forum for EMC 1 and you'll see why a lot of regulars here on Agon loves this player so much, I'm one of them.