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Elect. EMC-1 Mk II vs. Audio Aero Capitole Mk II ?

I'm considering buying one of these CD players based upon previous recommendations online here. Between these two players, can anyone further recommend which sounds better and what the differences are in sound? I will be hooking it up to a Conrad Johnson MF2500A amp and two B&W matrix 802 main speakers. I also have an Audio Research LS-15 pre-amp if I need to use. I'm aware the AA Capitole has a built-in pre-amp. Thanks again
rxlarry99
glide3
402 posts
 
Have owned both...still own the AA Mk II.... Liked both... Liked the AA MK II better when running either direct or through a pre.
sutts
702 posts
 
Owned the Mk I- seductive yet detailed, but ultimately not enough PRT. EMC I liked better- bass more substantial. However, I have gone into separates- more $$ but infinitely better IMO. YRMV...
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tok20000
608 posts
 
I think that how a high quality CDP sounds in a given system is very system dependant. The differences may be subtle, but this is a hobby of inches and not yards. I am very familiar with the EMC mk2 and I demoed it with a Cary 306/200 in the system I owned about a year ago. The differences were subtle; however, sounded more electronic/digital than the Cary in addition not having the low level detail the Cary.

Now, in a different setup, I can wholly imagine me prefering the EMC player to the Cary. But this is a hobby of inches and not yards, so it is pretty important to demo a source ESPECIALLY in your own system.

KF
badwisdom
145 posts
 
I have owned the EMC1 Mk2, the Audio Aero MkII and the Accuphase DP85. I would say the Audio Aero and the EMC1 are close in sound, but the Aero has just that little edge in seduction and pulling you into the music. But at this level it is a question of taste. They are all great machines. But i must say i am now firmly installed in the Accuphase camp, and feel no need to upgrade to anything else. I am content, and it is the first time EVER that it has happened, so i am happy, and so is my wallet :)

Cheers
mejames
986 posts
 
the bass difference between the Capitol 1 and Capitol 2 is positively stunning if you felt the Capitol 1 had some bass weakness and extension restriction you need to check out a Capitol 2 the bass problems have been eliminated. was very impressed.
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