Any experience with the new EMM CDSA SE ?


I'm eager to here from anyone who has listened to the new EMM CDSA SE and how it compares to whatever else you listen to.
thanks
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Showing 9 responses by dionakra

It's here! It needs time to burn-in.. however I can say that medium frequencies have something magic!!
I agree with Fsarc, it's really a hi end player. But basses are too big. I wonder what is the best power cable for CDSA, I think it should be lean and tight in the bass frequencies. Any experience?
Maurizio
After more burning in (about 100 hours), my CDSA is going better and better in cd mode, in sacd I am not so enthusiastic, it seems a little "digital" (but maybe it needs burning in sacd mode too). However, tremendous soundstage, incredible detail, natural sound. The bass is still a little "big", but tight enough and natural. I have a problem changing layer, sometimes it doesn't go to sacd from cd mode. I wonder how cdsa compares to EL combo..
Maurizio
I forgot saying.. with the high output the sound is more dinamic, at least with my BAT preamp. In sacd mode, the level is 1 or 2 db lower.
Maurizio
But the output level in SACD mode isn't lower than cd? In mine there is a big difference. And I have problems with some SACD in changing layer, from cd to sacd. It' also very slow in answering to commands.. however the sound is great!!
Maurizio
My CDSA has now reached about 300 hours of burning in... the sound is really changed, the detail is incredible, the soundstage wide and the sound natural. I've never heard digital this way. Really wonderful. Don't judge it before burning is finished!!
I wonder how could be the SE combo!!
Maurizio