arc vs electrocompaniet

Is anyone familiar with both the Audio Research cd3 and the Electrocompaniet player or dac? Which comes out on top and why.
Thanks

84audio07-21-2003 11:21pm

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jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 07-22-2003 at 10:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i am a longtime fan of electrocompaniet and arc, but i have to say that both companies'digital frontends are about style over substance...between the two i would pick the arc if we're talking a long term investment. electrocompaniet is a bit fussier and less forgiving on older compact discs..arc also is historically famous for reliability and an outstanding dealer network. ec is a bit like an exotic sports car..its appealing yet unreliable.
qdraw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 07-22-2003 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Give the Wadia line a listen.
84audio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 07-22-2003 at 03:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the EC dac and a friend suggested the ARC cd3 would be a big step forward. Do you agree? Is this a step forward or sideways.
jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 07-22-2003 at 05:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete sideways
subaruguru Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,375 posts 07-24-2003 at 05:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Everytime I put my 45 lb EMC-1 SE back on "top" of my 5 ft cabinet I hurt my back!
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jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 08-14-2003 at 10:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the mcintosh 205(changer),pink triangle numeral,roksan caspian....all sound 'natural'like the best analogue..and all blow away most of the mega expensive and hyped players...sorry for the delayed response, i was on vacation.

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