Emigene; i use the emmlabs and find it very natural sounding. the reference that i use for performance is my Rockport tt and live music; not other digital players.
i have heard the emmlabs combined with the Halcro and Wilson X-2 and Wilson MAXX II a number of times and found that the combination is not a good one to my ears. the Wilson when matched with the Halcro needs some warmth somewhere to attain a natural balance.
even though the Avalon Eidolon and the Wilson's are different; IMHO they would have similar tonal characteristcs.
so i understand your need for added warmth. my point is that your problem is not your source; but the tonal character of your amps and speaker combo. the emmlabs is 'correct' if the system is natural in it's balance.
IMHO your post might give some the wrong impression about the emmlabs.
i also agree with Steve that if you find the emmlabs sterile or cold the Esoteric will be considerably more so in comparison.
BTW, those other players are all very good too and i'm not commenting on which might be best; simply on why you hear what you hear.
i have heard the emmlabs combined with the Halcro and Wilson X-2 and Wilson MAXX II a number of times and found that the combination is not a good one to my ears. the Wilson when matched with the Halcro needs some warmth somewhere to attain a natural balance.
even though the Avalon Eidolon and the Wilson's are different; IMHO they would have similar tonal characteristcs.
so i understand your need for added warmth. my point is that your problem is not your source; but the tonal character of your amps and speaker combo. the emmlabs is 'correct' if the system is natural in it's balance.
IMHO your post might give some the wrong impression about the emmlabs.
i also agree with Steve that if you find the emmlabs sterile or cold the Esoteric will be considerably more so in comparison.
BTW, those other players are all very good too and i'm not commenting on which might be best; simply on why you hear what you hear.