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Meitner EMM DAC6e Redbook Performance
Fbhifi, is there improvement in the DCC2 over the DAC6/Switchman combo? Is it in the software? 
Allaerts MC2 Finish
I also use the Allaerts MC2 Finish in a Schroeder arm, the Loricraft version of the Reference. It is mounted on my Garrard 501. I am impressed with its dynamics, wide sound stage, and tracking. I think it has the best channel separation of any car... 
Allaerts MC2 Finish
I have had one for several years. I must admit that its very low output has caused me many headaches. I have been using it with the Loricraft phono which presently is not imported into the U.S. You need a 845 ohm load on it. I am presently using a... 
should everyone just order emm?
In that it uses amorphous wire with little crystal development and given its lack of metal coloration, I think yes, it is a new creature. Given the price of replacing this surplus wire, it may be a short lived creature. I would not claim that it i... 
should everyone just order emm?
The Indra does not sound like silver, gold, platinum, palladium, or copper, because it is none of these. It is utterly neutral. Some claim it has a deficient top end, but I think it just does not sound like silver.I have the old Marigo cd top pad,... 
Suspension vs. non-suspension turntables???
After years of both types, my conclusion is that the best solution is a tt without suspension mounted on a platform that weighs at least a ton. This is impractical for me at this time. I have real problems being on the second floor with wood rafte... 
should everyone just order emm?
I recall it as being at least the same. I say it that way as I now have an improved H-Cat and Indra wire, both of which improve my resolution or detail. 
should everyone just order emm?
I know of some in San Fran. but not in LA. Call John. 
should everyone just order emm?
Tvad, you know that I sold my DAC6, so you know my bias. Jonathan is correct that I use horns and SET, but wrong in his characterization of all horns. I do not lack high end or bottom end extension with my Murata super tweeters and substantial sub... 
should everyone just order emm?
Tvad, Jonathan's response is what you would expect from a dealer. 
should everyone just order emm?
Jonathan, yes I heard, but the difference is where the majority lies. 
should everyone just order emm?
I am sorry I have been inattentive to this thread. I suspect given the reviews that the Reimyo cd player at $14k playing only cds outperforms the Exemplar/Denon 2900. I also have been very impressed with the TEAC UX1 with the atomic clock. This co... 
should everyone just order emm?
The EMM is clearly superior, even given the need until recently of the crappy Phillip sacd player to run it. I must say, however, that there are clearly better unit now. I sold my DAC6 some time ago when I found several units at least the equal of... 
Who will survive? One last table til I die.
I finally bought a Garrard 501 after looking at 301s and 401s a long time ago. I have had some very exceptional tables, many mentioned earlier, but think the Garrard especially with the Schroeder and Decca are the best I have heard. 
Decca cartridge experiences
I am having very good luck with my Jubilee in the Schroeder Reference arm on the Garrard 501. I recently discovered that I could get it to track with no problems at just under 2 grams. Here the bass is what I remember the Londons being like and th...