I too am using a stock sony 777es as a transport as I await my CDSD. Isn't as smooth and resolving as the meitnerized philip's player I had the opportunity to demo but, seems to be a little more dynamic and lively. Go figure. I also have the SWM3 which took about a month of extensive use to burn in. When I first heard this unit I was dissappointed but now what a change, I couldn't be happier. I believe JTinn is right, doesn't sound as if rgwrjs's unit is broken in yet. Compares to the best preamps out there IMO.
EMM DCC2 V. EMM Transport
I wanted to know from individuals who own or have listened to the EMM DCC2 with and without the EMM's own new transport whether their glowing review of the DCC2 is largely based on the DCC2 or the combination with the new EMM transport.
I believe that the DAC has the important clock and jitter elements that play a large part in what makes people like the EMM so much.
On the other hand, the transport costs $6,800 and many audiophiles may already have a dependable cd player that could act as a transport. Is there that much of a difference between using the EMM transport for redbook playbook versus a solid cd player for your transport needs? I currently have a Cary 306-200 which is a reputable cd player. Would I not get most (90%+) of the EMM's upgrade by just getting the dcc2?
Oh by the way, I currently have the BAT VK51SE tube preamp. Would using the EMM DCC2 directly with my amplifier really be that much of an upgrade considering how highly rated and good sounding the BAT preamp is.
Michael
I believe that the DAC has the important clock and jitter elements that play a large part in what makes people like the EMM so much.
On the other hand, the transport costs $6,800 and many audiophiles may already have a dependable cd player that could act as a transport. Is there that much of a difference between using the EMM transport for redbook playbook versus a solid cd player for your transport needs? I currently have a Cary 306-200 which is a reputable cd player. Would I not get most (90%+) of the EMM's upgrade by just getting the dcc2?
Oh by the way, I currently have the BAT VK51SE tube preamp. Would using the EMM DCC2 directly with my amplifier really be that much of an upgrade considering how highly rated and good sounding the BAT preamp is.
Michael