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more bang for buck new emm labs dcc2 signature or

Hey,

I had a question for those who have heard both the emm labs dcc2 and the new dcc2 signature.

Is the upgrade worth it for those who primarily listen to redbook material and mostly rock.

I guess what I am wondering is if you are not listening to audiophile recordings but rather more modern music like radiohead and stuff like that ....is the dcc2 signature worth the $6,000 upgrade for a middle class dude like myself.

I also have the opportunity to upgrade my speakers from wilson watt puppy 7 to maxx2 for about $20,000.

I really don't know if I can swing that $20,000 hit but certainly don't want to spend $6,000 and barely hear a difference.

Mike
karmapolice
jtinn
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Mike: There is no doubt that the Signature Edition EMM Labs will be far superior on almost anything you throw at it. The new algorythms used are amazing. I have been listening to discs I have not listened to in years and am shocked at how good they sound. It is not to say that they sound as good as the audiophile recordings, but they sound terrific for what they are and I have no problem pulling any of them out for a demo.

Jonathan Tinn
EMM Labs
nikki
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Hi Jonathan,
Are the improvements in redbook mostly due to the new software in the CDSD or changes to the DAC - or both. I just upgraded the firmware from 020 to 024 and the improvements to redbook is as good as you have stated. The UI also seems to be more responsive.
Thanks.
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karmapolice OP
141 posts
 
jonathan,

if my older cdsd does not have a usb input, how do you upgrade it? Please don't tell me it involves $6,000.

Mike
jtinn
1,123 posts
 
Nikki: The new software takes advantage of the SE changes. It really is both.

Mike: Please contact me by telephone for all the info you require. 503.221.0465.
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