About the EMM Labs DAC

First off to these ears I have yet to hear anything better than the Meitner combo. I was told that they went with the Philips 1000 because of the drive and that its successor used an inferior one plus Ed liked these drivers better than the Sony's. I have had my combo since last summer with not a problem on the 1000 and I use mine several hours a day. I guess I am lucky. It is also nice to be able to have them several feet apart (as long as that ATT glass cable is) if you need too, as it is the only cable other than the power cord.

Tim, check this out. The DCC2 and new transport. The SRA stands and rack will be at my house after the show. Kevin out did himself again!

http://www.audiofederation.com/catalog/show-reports/CES-January-2004/day1/index.htm

Michael

They are proprietary. That is what makes them unique.

What? The Wadia is not good enough? Just kidding. Although I am a two channel person I like the pre to be seperate from the DAC that is one reason I chose the DAC6. I am sure the DCC2 will be very very nice though. It looks nicer. :^)

Expect the price to be higher. Expect them to list in Canadian dollars as the US dollar has dropped in value like a rock. Case in point is the Tenor 300 Hybrids now list in Canadian dollars. A few months ago you could get a pair for US30k now US35k.

By it now Ed before the dollar falls further or if you're lucky and get paid in Euro's you can buy it for less. I'm glad I got mine when I did. Especially my Kharma's. They went up 30%. :^)

Michael

By the way, how did you like those SRA stands and rack shown in the room?

Michael

The cost varies by fit and finish. If you want wood, the type of wood, inlays, etc. I bought the three of them before they went to the show. In fact I have not even seen them until I saw them on the web. They should be here on Monday or Tuesday with the total freight weight of 837Lbs. The CRAZ4 rack listed at $8000 because it had more upgrades than normal. It had 1.25 granite on all shelves instead of only the top while the others come standard in .75. The two Ohio Class XL stands which are custom made for what ever they sit on (mine being Tenor 300's) list for $4000. They have special upgrades too. All three are said to be the best in total isolation.

I have the VR isoBASES (which were made for these amps) right now under my Tenors. In fact, I bought them from Frank Peraino who had them under his Tenors and upgraded to the Ohio Class XL. Before I had them I had my Tenors on the carpeted floor. The change was not subtle so I know they do what they are supposed to do. I am really looking forward to it when these three get here.

So, very soon like next week you will see my Zoethecus Z5 here on the gon. :^)

Michael

I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I did state list and most do not pay list. But who cares what the price of anything is if people are willing to pay it. If one does not like the price you don't have to buy it. Would I pay $440000 for the new Porsche GT when I can buy a 911 for a quarter the price? If I had the extra cash, I gladly would. But that is just me.