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EMM Labs DCC2 with Sony SCD-777ES

I currently own a Sony SCD-777ES and am thinking or purchasing a EMM Labs DCC2 DAC to complement it. I cannot afford the EMM Labs CDSD transport to go with it at the same time and won't be able to do so for a while.

Will this combination significantly improve my redbook performance? Has anyone tried a similar combination (maybe with the Sony SCD-1 as a transport)? I am looking for a full tonal body, excellent dynamics, no harshness and stellar soundstage (especially depth).

Finally, how would the DCC2 do as a pre-amp into my Pass Labs Aleph 5? Will it have enough gain to drive this amp?

And thanks in advance to everyone who dives in to help me out - I do deeply appreciate all your help and advice.

Neville
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lakefrontroad
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Wow. Lot'sa questions.

I'm not sure I know the answer. So, here's what I know...

The AA Capitole II with the DCC2 is tons better just using the pre-amp section over then Capitole's pre-amp. I had a Philips SACD 1000 modded by EMM prior to the CDSD and it was not as precise, full and detailed as with the CDSD. I did not run it without the optical connections, so I can't tell you how it would be without the external clock upgrade.

I have also owned a Sony SACD1000. The music is much less detailed than with any setup I have had using the DCC2.

Hopefully, some of the others who have owned this gear and have played A/B will chime in and clear up your question.
lakefrontroad
302 posts
 
I asked around and was told that if you take the analogue out from the sony to the analogue in of the DCC2 it will process the info as PCM and it will be tons better than stand alone.
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