I owned both at one time, as you've concluded they are both very nice. I preferred the EMC-1 in my system, at that time, with my taste in music....Jazz, Blues, Classical. Try to hear them both in your system if possible.
I upgraded to the 47labs transport/dac a year ago and have never been happier with my digital front end.
I upgraded to the 47labs transport/dac a year ago and have never been happier with my digital front end.