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Music Fidelity Trivista 21/Electrocompaniet ECD-1

I posted this on AudioAsylum a few days ago but have not gotten and replies:

My local dealer sells Music Fidelity and recommends the Tri vista 21 DAC.

The Electrocompanient ECD-1 is meant to be an excellent DAC and I really like the fact that the ECD-1 has multiple digital inputs. Unfortunately, I can not find a Canadian dealer.

Could you please comment on how these DACs compare? I do not think I will get an oportunity to hear the ECD-1 if I buy one.

Currently, I use my Philips SACD 1000 for Redbook.

I would like to use this DAC with my Marantz DV6200 and my HTPC using APE files with my M-Audio Audiophile 2496. I have a MSB Link DAC on my HTPC today, but I do not think the MSB Link is much better than the DACs on the 2496 or my Marantz SR-18EX.
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nealhood
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After auditioning a well broken in Trivista 21 in my system for 3 days, I will whole heartily agree with "Stanwal's" assessent. A very, very good dac with exceptional soundstaging (width, depth and image placement). As with the dcs Elgar/Purcell equipment, notes and sounds evolve and fully develop in free space while being near perfectly placed on the stage.

From what other's have said, there is no doubt that the EMC is also excellent but, it is hard for me to believe that it could be any better overall than the Trivista. But, I have not heard one so I will reserve judgement.
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