Electrocompaniet EMC 1-UP pre-amp

The ECM 1up is wonderful sounding, and has proved very reliable and as earlier stated in this thread accurately, a little rolled off on top with great mid range and solid bass.
The two going on Audiogon for under 2k are an absolute bargain.
Moving to SACD would be the only reason to change and that would be a big cash outlay for a top unit as I'm not willing to giveup what this cd player gives me.

I see that this company also makes an SACD player...I wonder how it sounds? When you say the EMC-1UP is a little rolled off on top, is it very noticeable or is it more subtle?

Hi Zephyr,
I would say the rolloff is very subtle.I found it only after hearing an Esoteric P05/D05,in the same system. The EMC 1up possessed a strong mid bass and lower that was absolutely first rate.
I haven't heard the Electro SACD but love the Esoteric when I listened, and really like the mediam

I only noticed the subdued high end after comparing the 1UP to my Muse CD player. They sounded very similar except the Muse was a bit aggressive on top in comparison, which I always felt to be the case before the comparison.

Thank you both for your comments and observations!