Audio Research CD3 vs Electrocompaniet EMC 1

Glen, saw that too. Still on the fence though. Ideally I would like to listen to both. I have been thinking about getting together with some audiophile types in the local area (don't know there are any with this gear)and see if it would be possible to demo them with my gear.

J_k, setting aside the price issues, how would you characterize the sound between the two players and what was your deciding factor(s)?

Oneprof, what do you think is a fair price to pay for a used EMC1 24/192?

For everyone who posted....thank you! I agree, the best would be to audition both in my system, but I am interested in buying a clean used player and don't want to waste a dealer's time when I'm not going to buy new.....I simply can't afford it. My budget is around 3k and I felt if I wait some period of time, I could go with either one. Again, many thanks thus far for all the contributions.