Will Audio Logic DAC improve EMC-1?

Not familiar with that particular pairing, but I do own an AL DAC and find that it mates up well with many transports, and, that it is a world-class DAC ... go for it!!

Kenl: One of my friends in the NJAS has an EMC-1 (not sure which version). If you don't get anyone with actual experience responding here, I'm trying to arrange for him to come over with his unit to compare it in my system to my Audio Logic and we can try to describe to you the differences.

I compared both in my system using either a Sony SCD-777ES CDP or modded Shanling T-100 as transports. I was also using the updated version of the AL DAC. To my ears the AL DAC was more to my taste but the Electro DAC throws a very wide soundstage, the widest I have heard in the price range. As far as the AL being better to my ears, it is not substancial meaing 50% better. I personally thought the Chord 64 DAC was better (clearer sounding) than both but I was not able to roll the tubes in the AL.

Happy Listening.

Thanks Russ. I'll be interested in learning what you and your friend think about the difference the AL 2400 makes to the EMC-1.

Bigkidz: You're right about the wide soundstage of the EMC-1. While I agree that a 50% improvement would be substantial, I would accept a 25% improvement and still be happy (I think). When you say updated version, do you mean the 2400 MXL?