EMM transport clarification


this is a quote form 'Positive-feedback online' reviewing the new EMM player.

"The results were no less than startling. As much as the DAC 6e Signature improved on the 6e, so did the CDSD Signature transport over the prior generation"

It was my understnading the renamed signature transport is unchanged form the prior transport except for the addition of a plastic drawer. Name changed to be comnsistant with the model line. I'm confused here. Could some one clear this up please.

Rum
rumney510
This is indeed very confusing. I could have sworn on my mother's grave they said the CDSD was upgraded including a new plastic drawer to replace a metal one but absolutely NO CHANGES to the DCC2 dac except for name change to remain with remain with current line.

Thom
There is quite a bit of confusion which maybe I can help clarify.

The CDSD was upgraded to CDSD Signature Edition. For most CDSD owners, the Signature Edition is identical to their units. The difference is indeed the badge to keep the look consistant.

In the case of the Positive Feedback review, the previous CDSD that was on hand was a very old unit which had some problems which might have been caused by a power surge. Indeed, the sonic differences reported were significant.

Most of what people are reporting with regards to the sonic improvements is really the DCC2e Signature Edition or DAC6e Signature Edition improvements. The CDSDse can be different sounding than some older units due to changes which had to be done due to vendors reworking of parts, such as transport mechanisms which change yearly. This is out of the control of any manufacturer that uses these parts. Whenever a drive mechanism is discontinued and replaced, there need to be software changes for the new drives to communicate properly. This is not something that we or other manufacturers want to go through, but the production of these drive mechanisms is not something that we (manufacturers) can control.

We are very pleased that Fbhifi and many others are hearing the very substantial improvements that were implemented into the new DCC2e and DAC6e Signature Edition models. Personally I agree with Fbhifi that CD is improved so greatly that it is very difficult to differentiate between SACD and CD.
Thanks for that clarification. Since my CDSD has been back from emmlabs, I could almost swear it sounds better ... it certainly is quieter too. I'm told the transport was not changed, but the software was updated. So, maybe that is what David and Fbhifi are describing
by the way congrats Jtinn...I saw that you have joined EMM Labs officially from their website.
Hey Jtinn...I have the old CDSD and DCC2...I have asked about upgrading to "e" vs "signature"....I was told that the former can be done but the latter can't" that I would have purchase anew as the "old" versions cannot be upgraded to Signature...is that correct?