I've owned every generation of EMM Labs seperates including a Meitnerized Phillips SACD player / DAC 6 / Switchman II ; CDSD / DCC2 and now the Signiture Edition CDSD & DCC2. Way back when I was even one of the handful of owners of Ed's IDAT- which along with the Levinson No. 30 was at the bleeding edge of the D to A art in the digital dark ages of the late 80's / early 90's- but that's another story... No, I'm not a Meitnerite- I've owned other statement digital rigs including Wadia 270 / 27i & Audio Aero Capitole.
Each new EMM Labs generation has improved on the last, and the current Signiture Edition models continue this trend. I would describe the differences between the original CDSD / DCC2 and the S.E. versions as follows:
** More Dynamic
** Several Veils Removed
** MUCH Stronger Bass
** MUCH Darker Background / Better Imaging
** Much Improved Remote Control
I hate to repeat the oft overused phrase that " It's more analog like ", but it is- I'm much less aware that I'm listening to a digital source than before and seem to be more involved in the music. The TRULY EXCITING difference is on Redbook playback. I always thought that the original CDSD / DCC2 was FANTASTIC with Redbook- BY FAR the best Redbook playback I'd heard. In fact, the Redbook performance of the original CDSD / DCC2 was almost reason enough to purchase the units.
The Redbook playback with the CDSD S.E. / DCC2 S.E. is AT ALMOST THE SAME LEVEL AS THE SACD PLAYBACK !! After several weeks with these units I still can't believe how good CD's sound- it's truly amazing.
Each new EMM Labs generation has improved on the last, and the current Signiture Edition models continue this trend. I would describe the differences between the original CDSD / DCC2 and the S.E. versions as follows:
** More Dynamic
** Several Veils Removed
** MUCH Stronger Bass
** MUCH Darker Background / Better Imaging
** Much Improved Remote Control
I hate to repeat the oft overused phrase that " It's more analog like ", but it is- I'm much less aware that I'm listening to a digital source than before and seem to be more involved in the music. The TRULY EXCITING difference is on Redbook playback. I always thought that the original CDSD / DCC2 was FANTASTIC with Redbook- BY FAR the best Redbook playback I'd heard. In fact, the Redbook performance of the original CDSD / DCC2 was almost reason enough to purchase the units.
The Redbook playback with the CDSD S.E. / DCC2 S.E. is AT ALMOST THE SAME LEVEL AS THE SACD PLAYBACK !! After several weeks with these units I still can't believe how good CD's sound- it's truly amazing.