arc vs electrocompaniet

Is anyone familiar with both the Audio Research cd3 and the Electrocompaniet player or dac? Which comes out on top and why.
Thanks

84audio07-21-2003 11:21pm

84audio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 07-22-2003 at 03:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the EC dac and a friend suggested the ARC cd3 would be a big step forward. Do you agree? Is this a step forward or sideways.
jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 07-22-2003 at 05:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete sideways
subaruguru Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,353 posts 07-24-2003 at 05:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Everytime I put my 45 lb EMC-1 SE back on "top" of my 5 ft cabinet I hurt my back!
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 07-25-2003 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jrd351, what would consider a good CD player that has substance over style?
jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 08-14-2003 at 10:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the mcintosh 205(changer),pink triangle numeral,roksan caspian....all sound 'natural'like the best analogue..and all blow away most of the mega expensive and hyped players...sorry for the delayed response, i was on vacation.