Electrocompaniet EMC 1UP vs.LInn Ikemi vs.DAC 64

Has anyone compared the Chord DAC64(with a good transport) with the Linn Ikemi and with the Electrocompaniet EMC1-UP?
I´d appreciate your opinions.

bergidum02-11-2003 1:23pm

thsalmon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 348 posts 02-11-2003 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've owned the Ikemi and a DAC 64. No experience with the EC gear. The Ikemi is a wonderful player, but the DAC 64 was clearly superior in my listening tests. I therefore replaced my Ikemi with the DAC 64. I used it with a Sony XA-777ES for a transport. In comparison to the Ikemi, I found the DAC64 to be somewhat warmer, but it was also capable of resolving a bit more detail, particularly in the midrange.
ljgj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 955 posts 02-11-2003 at 04:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the EMC I used as a transport with the Chord DAC 64. It produces as good as I have ever heard with redbook CD's. The Chord is great. Beats my Kora which I think is very good. I have not heard the Linn but do have a friend with a modded EMC. It beats that to me and him. He is buying a Chord.
calanctus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 151 posts 02-14-2003 at 05:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thsalmon, how is the Chord DAC 64 in comparison with your Sony XA 777 by itself (no DAC)? I'm considering upgrading from the MF A324, which does not seem to be a big improvement over the XA777 on CDs.