I have owned the ERC-1 for almost 6 months now (June 04-2009). It is a very good CD player. It plays the encoded signal on HD Disc (High Definition). As well as playing CD-R, CD-RW, as well as playing CDs that other player just won't play because of being scratched or rough up. Very good dynamics and bass response. The remote is well laid out, and can be used as a weapon. Used the RCA jacks first 5 month, but now use the XLR connections. The XLR jacks removes allot of the forwardness of the RCA jacks, with better staging, imaging, and depth. Still keeping the very good dynamics and bass. In my system I like it better than the Music Hall 25 with level 1 mods, and the stock OPPO 980 on regular CD'S and HD-CDs. It is very striking in appearance, easy on the eyes, well built, and sounds good. Is it worth the asking price, YES.
Does anyone have any experience with Emotiva ?
Does anyone have any experience with Emotiva - specifically the Emotiva ERC-1 CD Player ? I had never heard of this company prior to reading a review on Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. I am wondering, given its price, how it may stack up to some mid/high-end players like the Rega, Cambridge Audio, or Cary. I am giving some thought to selling my everything player (Denon 2930) and buying a separate CD player and a universal Blu-ray without breaking the bank. I would be playing this using my Anthem Statement Pre and Power Amp on Avalon Speakers.