I also use the ERC-3 and really like it. RCA to my now vintage Quad preamp. Granted I haven't listened to many other players in my system, but it is much more revealing than my previous Yamaha player, but definitely not cold or harsh sounding. It is loud, but the only time it has bothered me is when there is absolutely no ambient noise (furnace fan turned off) and I'm standing by the rack. Once I'm sitting and listening I can't hear it between tracks. It is absolutely the best that I've used at reading old or scratched disks. I love the remote...it doubles as a personal protection device or for cracking walnuts. Can definitely recommend it.
Emotiva ERC-3 or Music Hall C-DAC15.3 / connections?
Hi,
first time post. Not an 'audiophile' per say, just a guy who appreciates good sound.
I'm looking at buying a new CD player and the Emotiva ERC-3 is on my short list. I've read good reviews and the 5 year warranty is a big plus.
I'll be hooking it up to an Anthem MRX 710 AVR. The Anthem doesn't have balanced inputs and from what I've read the ERC-3 sounds best using balanced connections. So, would there be any advantage in using an XLR to RCA cable? Or am I going to get the same sound using RCA-RCA?
The Music Hall C-DAC15.3 player is also under consideration. My speakers are Paradigm Studio 100's v2
With the Anthem , which would be a better bet, the Emotiva or Music Hall?
Thanks!
first time post. Not an 'audiophile' per say, just a guy who appreciates good sound.
I'm looking at buying a new CD player and the Emotiva ERC-3 is on my short list. I've read good reviews and the 5 year warranty is a big plus.
I'll be hooking it up to an Anthem MRX 710 AVR. The Anthem doesn't have balanced inputs and from what I've read the ERC-3 sounds best using balanced connections. So, would there be any advantage in using an XLR to RCA cable? Or am I going to get the same sound using RCA-RCA?
The Music Hall C-DAC15.3 player is also under consideration. My speakers are Paradigm Studio 100's v2
With the Anthem , which would be a better bet, the Emotiva or Music Hall?
Thanks!