The EMC-1 is colored and compressed in stock form. Rather "warm" and unnatural sounding. Not very engaging and certainly not very dynamic. Mods can fix this and make the analog outs extremely good. The digital output is not very good and probably should not be used as a transport.
Neuance & Zoethecus,EMC-1UP & First Sound Preamp?
I am looking to "eek" that last extra bit of life out of both my Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP cd player as well as my First Sound Presence Deluxe Mk II preamp.
I have both units currently on a Zoethecus rack, on the z.Slab. I have also heard many positive rumblings about the Neuance shelf and have the following questions:
Has anyone used either component on the Neuance shelf?
Also, has anyone compared the Neuance shelf versus the Zoethecus z.Slab?
Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
I have both units currently on a Zoethecus rack, on the z.Slab. I have also heard many positive rumblings about the Neuance shelf and have the following questions:
Has anyone used either component on the Neuance shelf?
Also, has anyone compared the Neuance shelf versus the Zoethecus z.Slab?
Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.