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Post by motobman on Aug 9, 2015 21:40:08 GMT -5
...all I could come up with. Much better base to start with, super sturdy and have some extra legs/risers to help. Tested it tonight bi-wired, sounds awesome!!! Still can't hear a differenct between the ERC-2 and ERC-3. Will try to fit in the Gen2 XPR-2 somewhere to see if bi-amping will sound any better or such. Have all the wiring and Y cables.... Enjoy! Oh, and have a set of AudioTechnica headphones too...so I dont piss off the wife and cat, and dog...... maybe neighbors too! Moto
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Post by novisnick on Aug 9, 2015 21:51:01 GMT -5
...all I could come up with. Much better base to start with, super sturdy and have some extra legs/risers to help. Tested it tonight bi-wired, sounds awesome!!! Still can't hear a differenct between the ERC-2 and ERC-3. Will try to fit in the Gen2 XPR-2 somewhere to see if bi-amping will sound any better or such. Have all the wiring and Y cables.... Enjoy! Oh, and have a set of AudioTechnica headphones too...so I dont piss off the wife and cat, and dog...... maybe neighbors too! Moto So how does the ERC-2 stack up against the ERC-3? What is the difference in sound,,,,,,if any?
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Post by teaman on Aug 9, 2015 21:55:46 GMT -5
Silly Nick, he already answered that question saying he could not hear any difference between the ERC-2 and ERC-3. I can, but I'm not telling...
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Post by motobman on Aug 9, 2015 22:26:19 GMT -5
Yah, not sure I am the best Flogger/Tester, but I cannot hear a difference. Just don't turn both on at the same time... they both fight for the remote... LOL! I do like how fast the ERC-3 ejects. Not worth buying a new one but loving the system.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 9, 2015 22:27:12 GMT -5
Silly Nick, he already answered that question saying he could not hear any difference between the ERC-2 and ERC-3. I can, but I'm not telling... Yep, I'm silly But,,,,,,,playing them both through the same DAC there is No difference, there is a difference in the two DACs from each of the two units. So, playing each through a balanced connection,,,,,,,,,what are the strength and weaknesses of each CD player? Same ,,,,,blah,,,,,,blah,,,,,blah,,,,, you know, room, speakers pre amp and amps,,,,,dare I say? Gulp!!! ? ,,,,,A/B,,,,,,,,,Gulp,,,,,,,
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Post by teaman on Aug 9, 2015 22:32:58 GMT -5
I do feel there is a little more depth to the soundstage and a little more openness with the ERC-3 compared to the ERC-2 Nick. Both sound better than other players I have heard but I especially like the new ERC-3 load tray in comparison to the ERC-2 slot. I have A/B'd them and they sound similar and both are hooked up via AES/EBU. On the other hand the motor mechanism in the ERC-3 sounds a little noisier when actually playing.
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Post by teaman on Aug 9, 2015 22:34:41 GMT -5
By the way Moto, not trying to hijack your thread. I am drooling over that XPR!
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Post by novisnick on Aug 9, 2015 22:39:20 GMT -5
By the way Moto, not trying to hijack your thread. I am drooling over that XPR! R series is sexy!! Isn't it!!! Muhahahahahaha !!!!!!!!
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Post by teaman on Aug 9, 2015 22:49:43 GMT -5
By the way Moto, not trying to hijack your thread. I am drooling over that XPR! R series is sexy!! Isn't it!!! Muhahahahahaha !!!!!!!!Very, knowing one is for sale is killing me...
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Post by motobman on Aug 9, 2015 23:22:02 GMT -5
.... a little bit of overkill but it does sound sweet.... TURN IT UP!
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Post by novisnick on Aug 9, 2015 23:25:40 GMT -5
R series is sexy!! Isn't it!!! Muhahahahahaha !!!!!!!! Very, knowing one is for sale is killing me... Me too brother!! Me too!!
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 9, 2015 23:57:16 GMT -5
My progression of Emotiva CD players goes like this: ERC-1, ERC-1 ran through an XDA-2 (effectively a ERC-2 that can play the hybrid layer of SACDs), then a ERC-3. Of the 3 iterations I found the ERC-3 to have the most realistic sound stage and warmth.
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Post by deltadube on Aug 10, 2015 0:20:24 GMT -5
Silly Nick, he already answered that question saying he could not hear any difference between the ERC-2 and ERC-3. I can, but I'm not telling... Yep, I'm silly But,,,,,,,playing them both through the same DAC there is No difference, there is a difference in the two DACs from each of the two units. So, playing each through a balanced connection,,,,,,,,,what are the strength and weaknesses of each CD player? Same ,,,,,blah,,,,,,blah,,,,,blah,,,,, you know, room, speakers pre amp and amps,,,,,dare I say? Gulp!!! ? ,,,,,A/B,,,,,,,,,Gulp,,,,,,, View Attachment what your really asking Nick .. is it time to upgrade the erc 2 to the erc 3? I think so buddy... you got the state of the art stuff .... cheers..
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Post by novisnick on Aug 10, 2015 0:33:48 GMT -5
Yep, I'm silly But,,,,,,,playing them both through the same DAC there is No difference, there is a difference in the two DACs from each of the two units. So, playing each through a balanced connection,,,,,,,,,what are the strength and weaknesses of each CD player? Same ,,,,,blah,,,,,,blah,,,,,blah,,,,, you know, room, speakers pre amp and amps,,,,,dare I say? Gulp!!! ? ,,,,,A/B,,,,,,,,,Gulp,,,,,,, what your really asking Nick .. is it time to upgrade the erc 2 to the erc 3? I think so buddy... you got the state of the art stuff .... cheers.. I really love the look of the slot loader my friend! But I've decided to never say never! remember this thread?? emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/41742/
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Post by DavidR on Aug 10, 2015 9:24:29 GMT -5
Nice stack motobman. That's a LOT of power you have there. If I had my XSP-1 in a stack like that it would be hot. Right now its in the hands of the Emo Repair guys. Hoping they just send me another one. I got an ERC-3 on the last day of the sale. It was delivered on Friday but I haven't bothered to hook up my Rotel Pre. I had it briefly hooked to the SA-250 and it was too bright compared to the XSP-1. Now I wait.
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Post by motobman on Aug 10, 2015 23:05:45 GMT -5
David, you will love it!! Both that is. Hope on a fast return!! Enjoy,
Brett
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Post by jackpine on Aug 10, 2015 23:31:27 GMT -5
If possible I'd switch positions of the speaker and the components. To do an easy A vs B comparison just burn a copy of a CD, load one in each player and hit play on front panel of both at the same time.
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Post by motobman on Aug 11, 2015 22:52:20 GMT -5
Jack, not sure I totally understand that one... So burn a cd twice so you have the same copy? and run one ERC to one Speaker and one to the other??
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Post by motobman on Aug 11, 2015 22:54:49 GMT -5
Sorry.... had to post another of Bliss............... Im THAT guy who posts pictures of his pets.... LuLu the Pomeranian doesn't like the music OR pictures. Moto Attachments:
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Post by jackpine on Aug 12, 2015 0:53:56 GMT -5
Jack, not sure I totally understand that one... So burn a cd twice so you have the same copy? and run one ERC to one Speaker and one to the other?? You would have a copy in each player started in sync with each other. Then use the XSP-1 to switch the source from one player to another to A vs B them. The comment about the speaker is that it would be better to get it further from the side wall if possible.
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