Reimyo CDP vs EMM Labs/Meitner

I am also very curious. On CD the Reimyo is much better than the EMM. This is not in a head to head but the Reimyo sounded phenomenal on CD when I heard it briefly. Every time I hear the EMM on CD & in my system there is a lack of musicality & palpability compared to my Audio Aero. The Reimyo had the palpability & detail that is missing in my system.

Since I listened to the Reimyo briefly take what I say w. a grain of salt.

I would love to see where this thread goes.

One thing I noticed is that the Reimyo did soudn just OK w a hybrid SACD I used. It sounded slightly lost. I can't say more as I needed more time. The designer was in the room. He commented it was a poor recording & put on an XRCD which sounded significantly better.

The SACD I listened (Jim Hall Concierto Mobile Fidelity Label) to did sound very good as SACD on the EMM gear. In fact better than on the Reimyo. I do think even SACD & CD players have "biases" in sound. Similar to gold coiled vs copper coiled phono cartridges. It would be great to have the funds for 2 tonearms, sorry I mean 2 digital front ends.

Jond,

I am mentioning the Reimyo in comparison to the EMM each in their own strengths. The EMM is fabulous on SACD. I find it OK on CD. The Reimyo is fabulous on CD & of course can only play a hybrid SACD (CD layer). But comparing the Reimyo on the CD layer to the Meitner on SACD layer is what I am curious about. Which one brings you closest to the source. It is a tough. I find the EMM on SACD to be incredible. The Reimyo on XRCDs sounded incredible. I haven't listened to XRCD on the EMM. The Reimyo on the CD layer of my hybrid SACD sounded good but not great. The EMM on the CD layer also sounded good not great. But on the SACD layer it did sound great. I know it sounds confusing but I am approaching both units from thier strengths. The one major limitation is software availability on SACD vs CD. But if the Reimyo is "fussy" about software then things become different. Of that I am not sure but would love to hear what people say. For me what is important is both the units performing under their best circumstances and how they perform on "regular" music we listen to all the time. I would love to hear from someone who did a head to head comparison.

Brianmgrarcom,
I am reposting part of my response for you, "The EMM is fabulous on SACD. I find it OK on CD. The Reimyo is fabulous on CD". That is how I find each within their own strengths. I only listened briefly so I never was able to really go into full detail. I own the EMM so I know it very well. I think the mastering arguement or comment might be true but it might be more than that as well.

Twopippis,
I agree with you but boy do I love the EMM on SACD.

Saxman 2,

VTL 7.5 preamp coming into my system within a month as many people have said the same in another thread.

I am experimenting a lot this year. Luckily getting great prices on everything. What I did learn is that CD players have flavors. I am at the point of diminishing returns & software is more important than equipment.

I still want to hear if anyone compared the EMM on SACD to the Reimyo on CD.