Emotiva ERC-1 CDP, any good?

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JAW

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Username: Jaw

Post Number: 266
Registered: Mar-06

Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 10:36 pm:

FWIW, interesting thread, I think, unwinding over at audioreview:
http://forums.audioreview.com/showthread.php?t=31778
Peabody is one of the experienced resident homies, both technical and subjective knowledge-wise.

So far, the EMO CDP is a drop dead surprise performer for the money; it's been trashed on forum talk because nobody has compared it to anything of relative worth, but Peabody gots the equipment to compare it to. The NAD C545 paled in comparison - typical NAD sound with over emphasized bass and minimimized detail.

Also, one of the guys picked up a Music Fidelity xray CDP w/psu and they will meet for a face off with the EMO; the MF is on deal at audioadvisor for $799 down from about $2k.

Anyhow, with the generous return policy offered from Emotiva, I'm curious and pushed the button and bought the ERC-1 and wil be posting a Home Review in the near future.

JAW

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Username: Jaw

Post Number: 267
Registered: Mar-06

Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 10:50 pm:

http://emotiva.com/erc1.shtm

Stu Pitt

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Username: Stu_pitt

Irvington, New York
USA

Post Number: 3502
Registered: May-05

Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 10:56 pm:

It looks like a nice CDP, JAW. I'd be interested in hearing how it works out for you.

My only criticism (features and looks-wise) is that it doesn't have a digital input. Not that its the only one that doesn't, but its becoming more and more common. IMO it should be a standard feature. Then again I'm no designer and have no idea if that's an easy or even cost effective task or not.

And while Musical Fidelity is usually technically very good, I find it a bit un-musical. Frank Abela has called it Musical Fatality several times. I agree.

leo stierer

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Username: Magfan

USA

Post Number: 527
Registered: Oct-07

Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 12:54 pm:

Stu: How many CDPs have such inputs?
Does that feature become common at some price point?
While is wasn't a must for me, I will eventually use both such inputs on my CA player. The first use will be from a (proposed to wife) Apple Airport Express to feed music from the confuser. Waiting on a ruling, now.
Using the optic input will also make it ground-loop proof, at least by that connection.

David Mitchell

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Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Post Number: 3109
Registered: Feb-07

Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 06:13 pm:

Interesting review JAW. I'd been curious about that CDP player. Seems kinda counter-intuitive for a internet direct company with a limited product line to be introducing a CDP (as opposed to a DAC, for example), but it's pretty cool to see.

Looking forward to your review!

David Mitchell

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Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Post Number: 3110
Registered: Feb-07

Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 06:16 pm:

Noticed how I managed to talk about Emotiva without saying anything bad? I'm over it now.

JAW

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Username: Jaw

Post Number: 268
Registered: Mar-06

Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 07:32 pm:

DM, you get an attaboy - live and let live.

Almost went for the CA640C, still might if they're left over for $350 plus shipping. Still can't talk myself into spending a grand+ on the 740/840C which is what I really want.

Almost went for the MF, but have absolutely no idea what to expect. At these closeout prices it just might be worth spinning the credit card and experimenting a little with the return offers.

We'll see how the EMO shakes out.

David Mitchell

Gold Member