Audiofrankj:
I wish I could answer this. I contacted Steve several months ago about doing some full out mods to my EMC-1UP. And I too keep going back and forth about the Wadia 861.
My biggest concern about the EMC really is ergonomics: I just don't like the hassle of a top-loader. And I have some minor quibbles about the layout of the controls. None of that would be adressed by any mod.
I have heard the 861 in other systems and wonder if just getting it would do me well. Then again, I think about getting a modded 861 from Great Northern. And to furhter confuse myself, I go back to thinking about simply having Steve mod the EMC.
So far I do love the sound of the EMC in my system and for now, I have put off the decision. I told myself I would finance any CD upgrade or mod once I sold off some gear. Until that happens, I try not to think about it.
I understand your conundrum. The choice is made truly difficult by not being able to hear the mod first.
Good Luck!
I wish I could answer this. I contacted Steve several months ago about doing some full out mods to my EMC-1UP. And I too keep going back and forth about the Wadia 861.
My biggest concern about the EMC really is ergonomics: I just don't like the hassle of a top-loader. And I have some minor quibbles about the layout of the controls. None of that would be adressed by any mod.
I have heard the 861 in other systems and wonder if just getting it would do me well. Then again, I think about getting a modded 861 from Great Northern. And to furhter confuse myself, I go back to thinking about simply having Steve mod the EMC.
So far I do love the sound of the EMC in my system and for now, I have put off the decision. I told myself I would finance any CD upgrade or mod once I sold off some gear. Until that happens, I try not to think about it.
I understand your conundrum. The choice is made truly difficult by not being able to hear the mod first.
Good Luck!