Why are EMC-1 s being dumped on market?

I think that happens with most products that recieve a bunch of rave reviews. Many people buy them based on those raves...often unheard, I'm sure...and then decide to move on. The sound may not suit them or their system, or they're just finicky audiophiles and they think that there's something better out there. I'm sure it's a great player though...I don't think quality is the issue. Take advantage of their impulsive nature and pick one up used. :-)

One more possible reason...Electrocompaniet has announced a new model, so many people may be planning on upgrading.

I was at the show this weekend. I only saw one of these players in use. Everyone was showing the Accuphase DP-75V (really).

Its just a timing thing. Seen it many times over the years with a few different products. It's quaility unit. Worth the prices advertised in most of the classifieds.

Possibly the new version of the EMC1 has something to do with it (due out "this Spring", but not available widely in U.S. now). The new version will supposedly upsample to 24/192, and have some other improvements (e.g. power supply), but cost almost $6K. However, current EMC1 models will be upgradeable (I think this is done in U.S.) for about $1K, so there's no need for all owners to "dump". I haven't heard the new EMC1, but have auditioned the current model extensively at home. It is an extremely musical player, and IMHO no one should worry about "gettting old technology" by buying this nice current model. If you can find a good used one, and want a CDP that just lets you enjoy music, pick up an EMC1 and step back from the frantic digital rat-race.