more bang for buck new emm labs dcc2 signature or


Hey,

I had a question for those who have heard both the emm labs dcc2 and the new dcc2 signature.

Is the upgrade worth it for those who primarily listen to redbook material and mostly rock.

I guess what I am wondering is if you are not listening to audiophile recordings but rather more modern music like radiohead and stuff like that ....is the dcc2 signature worth the $6,000 upgrade for a middle class dude like myself.

I also have the opportunity to upgrade my speakers from wilson watt puppy 7 to maxx2 for about $20,000.

I really don't know if I can swing that $20,000 hit but certainly don't want to spend $6,000 and barely hear a difference.

Mike
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Hi Jonathan,

I don't doubt that the new dcc2 signature is better but as I mentioned and Raquel did not necessarily have an answer for....is whether for modern contemporary music whether it be radiohead or other rock music which is not terribly well recorded will the upgrade make that much of a difference.

Sure I would expect a difference in audiophile recordings but since I would estimate only 20% of my music is either audiophile recordings, remastered recording, or sacd .....my concern in whether the other 80% will benefit.

The Maxx2 debate is split among those saying a room that can handle the wp7 is also big enough for the maxx2 and those that are not so sure.......

I have a listenign room (also my living room) that is a little more than 16 feet wide, 14 feet high, and 24 feet long. The length is deceiving though because behind me spills into the dining room (no doors) but I cannot move my listening position any further back than it is. My listening position is approximately 10 feet from the speakers.
jonathan,

if my older cdsd does not have a usb input, how do you upgrade it? Please don't tell me it involves $6,000.

Mike