EMM XDS1 upgrade

It's called the EMM Labs DA2.  I let go of my XDS1 V2 earlier this year for the TX2/DA2.   Sure it's double the price but it's something else.  If you're off of CDs, then the DA2 is even more attractive. 

Thanks, but I'm referring to the XDS1 V3. You can read about it on Dagogo, but it was not on the EMM website last I checked.

My dealer said that one cannot order a new XDS1 V3 but one can upgrade an existing V2 to V3.  Curious? Maybe EMM is planning to discontinue the player?

The XDS1 V2 has been discontinued for some time - the remaining Esoteric mechanisms in stock at EMM Labs were used for the limited edition TX2 transport (Esoteric is not even selling its lowest level transport to third parties now so no more transports). The V3 was never available for sale, only an upgrade.

Would be great to hear from someone who has received the upgrade.

$5K with shipping seems like a large amount for a discontinued product, even a wonderful player like the XDS1 V2. Also must consider that replacement transport mechanism may not be available in the future if needed. Have to think about it.

It’s an Esoteric transport, so it should continue to be available, no?