Electrocompaniet EMC1 MkIII


Anyone have experience with thier new Limited Edition CD/SACD player? What are the general impressions? In what ways is it sonically "better" than the EMC 1UP?  At times I found the bass on the older unit a bit soft, any changes in this regard? Finally, what interconnects are people using/ how cable sensitive is it?

Thanks!

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After an update on the player after about 500 hours of burn in. Absolutely the best SACD and Redbook playback I have ever heard in any system. It is taking a long time to burn in and the process has been challenging but the soundstage and tonal color of this player is amazing. The imaging is awesome as well. As the tone color gets better so does the image density. What initially was a transparent whitish sound has transformed into a deep colorful soundscape that really is impressive. This player is way under priced. I have an esoteric K-01 and it doesn't come close to the electrocompaniet.  I found it to work best with Shunyata cabling.  Very highly recommended at this point in the process. I will update again at 1000 hours. 

Edge signature 1.2 pre amp modded by Steven Norber
Edge NL12.2 amp modded by Steven Norber
Custom full range speakers using Accuton Drivers and highly modified focal tweeter
Virtual Dynamics cabling mostly Genesis 
Shunyata Anaconda cabling
BPT power conditioner and Audience TOSSX conditioner
Classe SSP 800
Cary Audio 5 channel theater amp
 Veleodyne subs 
Pionee Kuro
Esoteric K-01
Blusound Node