Others have reported that the EMC-1 makes a good transport. OTOH, there is the clock synch/jitter issue when you go to a two box (which then might easily become a 3 box) solution. Ozfly is correct that you can get pretty good bang for your buck with a separate DAC (esp. if you buy one generation old digital, which has a very steep depreciation curve). You also have the option of upgrading your EMC-1 or going hi-rez.
Single box or upgrade w/DAC?
I have been using a Electrocompaniet EMC-1 for the past 4 years as a all in one box CDP. My question is the following: I want to up grade my front end & I could use the EMC-1 as a transport or buy a more updated one box solution. I would be willing to spend up to $5,000 for a new or used one box or DAC. Is the transport in the EMC worth keeping? Any suggestions would be appreciated.