EMC-1UP SE interconnect?

I use Cardas Golden Reference and a Cardas balance adapter for the CD end. My preamp is single-ended only.

All works well for me.

Interesting comments about the spider clamp. I have heard mixed things about that.

Johnmcalpin, I'm interested in what you heard regarding the sider clamp. I know from direct experience that it brought the performance of my girlfriend's player to a higher level, without any downside that I could hear. So, is this concern something that someone else shared with you or did you audition the clamp yourself in your system. I'll thank you in advance.

I owned the spider clamp, and I used it with my Empirical Audio modified EMC 1-UP SE. I noticed absolutely no difference in the sound of the music with the spider clamp versus the stock EMC clamp.

Tvad, would you be nice enough to share the following information concerning the Empirical Audio mod of your EMC1-UP SE: 1) What parts do they replace in the process.2)What is the cost for the mod.3)What sonic improvements/differences between the stock vs the mod did you experience. I'll thank you in advance.

Teajay, it's been awhile since I had the player, so I'd prefer to refer you
to the Empirical Audio website. Steve has a menu of options for the EMC
1-UP cdp. I believe my mods ran about $2400.

In general, there was increased extension, and a lower noise floor. The
Empirical Audio mod makes the EMC 1-UP very detailed, and I believe a
bit more neutral across the frequency band. IMO, the mod changes the
house sound somewhat, which is to be expected.