Music Fidelity Trivista 21/Electrocompaniet ECD-1


I posted this on AudioAsylum a few days ago but have not gotten and replies:

My local dealer sells Music Fidelity and recommends the Tri vista 21 DAC.

The Electrocompanient ECD-1 is meant to be an excellent DAC and I really like the fact that the ECD-1 has multiple digital inputs. Unfortunately, I can not find a Canadian dealer.

Could you please comment on how these DACs compare? I do not think I will get an oportunity to hear the ECD-1 if I buy one.

Currently, I use my Philips SACD 1000 for Redbook.

I would like to use this DAC with my Marantz DV6200 and my HTPC using APE files with my M-Audio Audiophile 2496. I have a MSB Link DAC on my HTPC today, but I do not think the MSB Link is much better than the DACs on the 2496 or my Marantz SR-18EX.
cgw

Showing 1 response by stanwal

I recently purchased a Trivista 21 and use it with a Meridian 200 transport. It is very good , makes CDs closer to LPs. I had been using a Audio Synthesis Dax , which is also very good. I must disagree with the perception of it as thin, on my system ( Spendor SP 1s, Meridian 605 amps, Hsu subs, Audio Synthesis passive or Magic active pre amp, Meridian transport) it is quite rich but with an exceptional soundstage and resolving power. The old saw about hearing things you didn't know were there applys. It's possible that the ones heard had not been broken in. I have had mine for 3 weeks and the sound is still improving. Stan