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DCS P8i Vs. EMM CDSD/CC2

I've been auditioning to the one box from DCS, the P8i, for the last few days, and really enjoyed every minute. I liked the realism, the focus, and the wide soundstage in the sound. I'm also considering the EMM set, however didn't have the pleasure listening to. Has anyone compared the DCS to EMM?
Thanks a lot!!!
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analog!
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I also heard the 2 briefly but in my own system. In the brief and by no means exhaustive comparison the EMM seemed to have very detailed, rich harmonics and texturing with particular edge given to the highs and transparency in comparison to the DCS. The DCS seemed to excel in image density, where it was analog like and very real sounding, with a center of the earth solidity. Bass and dynamics also were quite impressive. I didn't have a chance to play around with the DCS' different digital filters. In my mind at the time and for what I was looking for the EMM took the nod, but on another day and with a slightly different system balance and requirements, or even mood that result may have been different.
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