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Post by geebo on Jun 2, 2013 10:32:41 GMT -5
Regardless of changes made, when compared to the ERC-2 reviews will no doubt contain many of the cliche phases such as: "It has a much larger sound stage." "There is greater separation between my L&R speakers. Instruments seem as if there are floating." "There is much less sibilance." "The highs are crisper and the bass is much tighter." And my absolute favorite: "I am hearing things in my music that I have never heard before." Really? And don't forget "My wife came in from the other room asking if I changed something in my system. It sounds so much more real". |
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Post by hemster on Jun 2, 2013 10:38:39 GMT -5
^ And there's always that eternal favorite: "It feels as though a veil has been lifted.."  |
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Post by troggs on Jun 2, 2013 10:47:52 GMT -5
Will it play SACD?
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Post by harri009 on Jun 2, 2013 11:17:09 GMT -5
This is probably the number 1 reason some people don't buy the current ERC-2. |
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Post by RightinLA on Jun 2, 2013 11:18:51 GMT -5
Is there a digital input? I miss that on the ERC-2. The lack of a digital input and lack of SACD is a problem for many of us.
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 11:29:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the loader. The ERC-2 will be with me for a long time. I just love the silky smooth slot loader on the ERC-2. In fact this should increase the used prices on the ERC-2. I have yet to hear of anyone having problems with the Toshiba slot loader. You're welcome. I just wished I asked more info from the Emo guys that so I can share here in the forum. I would have no problem with ERC-2's front loading mechanism cause my car's stereo has the same and I never had any problem. But I was more interested in the XDA-2 cause I was planning to but it... and I did! I hope Geebo will have no problem posting the picture I emailed to him last night. |
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 11:33:05 GMT -5
 ?? And I meant, hurry home and post ERC-3 photos! I was trying to send smiley faces but my iphone was acting weird. |
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Post by geebo on Jun 2, 2013 11:35:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the loader. The ERC-2 will be with me for a long time. I just love the silky smooth slot loader on the ERC-2. In fact this should increase the used prices on the ERC-2. I have yet to hear of anyone having problems with the Toshiba slot loader. I hope Geebo will have no problem posting the picture I emailed to him last night. Already done and on page two of the thread. Thanks for sending it. |
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Post by dcg44s on Jun 2, 2013 11:35:33 GMT -5
Click quote or reply and you should have an add attachment button up at the top on the right side. Not the very top of the page but approximately across from where it says Subject. I sure would like to see this new ERC-3. You're right, it's there... thanks. But again I tried and failed. It won't allow it and there is an error message that this forum has exceeded its attachment limit. It's only 65kb! grrrr... I'll just email it to you if you want (pm me on your email address) I noticed that one of my prior post which had an attachment had the pic gone now and I got that same attachment limit exceeded message when I tried to click the little icon that was left.Must be a bug in the new version of ProBoards or a very irritating new limit imposed.I hope they fix it because it stinks.Thanks for trying,I see that geebo has the pic up so I'll check it out better in a minute. |
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 11:36:18 GMT -5
Courtesy of DAC00967, here is the pic he emailed me of an ERC3.  Yaayy! Thanks Geebo... you've to teach me how you did it I wished I asked more info yesterday that I can share. |
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Post by hemster on Jun 2, 2013 11:41:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the pic guys.
Hmm, I like the Emo blue but not sure of the overall look. I love the slot loader of my ERC-2 and the 'star' topology for the play/nav buttons - matches the same arrangement on the UMC-200. That said, I look forward to learning about the new features/improvements in the ERC-3.
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Post by dcg44s on Jun 2, 2013 11:43:47 GMT -5
Based on the photo, I prefer the look of the ERC-2. Anyone know what changed in specs yet? I agree,I prefer the look of the ERC-1 and ERC-2 but it's not something that would make me pitch a fit.I'd also be interested in hearing what changes are in the ERC-3 and why they changed from the slot loader.I believe that someone said Toshiba had discontinued the drive but I'd like to hear the story from Emo. |
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 11:44:16 GMT -5
Regardless of changes made, when compared to the ERC-2 reviews will no doubt contain many of the cliche phases such as: "It has a much larger sound stage." "There is greater separation between my L&R speakers. Instruments seem as if there are floating." "There is much less sibilance." "The highs are crisper and the bass is much tighter." And my absolute favorite: "I am hearing things in my music that I have never heard before." Really? I'm not very technical and eloquent in describing things but base on what I heard yesterday these cliche could easily apply to the ERC-3. Just keep in mind though that the ERC-3 was hooked up to the XSP-1 and then to the bi-amped XPA-1L using XLR cables so it's balanced top to bottom. So I cannot be sure which in the chain is really giving the sweet sound that I heard. |
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 11:48:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the pic guys. Hmm, I like the Emo blue but not sure of the overall look. I love the slot loader of my ERC-2 and the 'star' topology for the play/nav buttons - matches the same arrangement on the UMC-200. That said, I look forward to learning about the new features/improvements in the ERC-3. The quality of the picture I took isn't great. I like it, specially the blue light coming out of the tray loader when it's open like that. The only improvement/suggestion that I would like to see is to use smaller font size for the "Differential Reference..." written in front of the loader. |
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Post by Dark Ranger on Jun 2, 2013 12:39:57 GMT -5
Thanks to dac0964 and geebo for providing the image. Although the capture is low resolution, I do prefer the appearance of my ERC-2. It's cleaner and more elegant IMO. That being said, I think some folks may actually prefer the ERC-3's tray-loaded design since it's easier to load a disc. It doesn't really matter to me. My HK DVD 48 SACD player uses a tray loader and it works just fine. I'll reserve final judgement until after the ERC-3 product page is available, but I probably won't be selling my ERC-2. |
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Post by garbulky on Jun 2, 2013 13:08:28 GMT -5
I too like the form of the ERC-2/1, a bit more symmetrical sort of. But this one isn't bad and I like the emo light of the open tray. More details Emotiva!!!!!! BTW, as to the new anticipated reviews. I'm guilty of pretty much all of that, but only because it actually happened.  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 2, 2013 15:06:54 GMT -5
I mentioned in the other thread that I did ask about SACD and was told no (though the unit had yet to arrive). I think it's just a straight up CD replacement for the ERC-2.
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Post by dac0964 on Jun 2, 2013 19:06:08 GMT -5
I mentioned in the other thread that I did ask about SACD and was told no (though the unit had yet to arrive). I think it's just a straight up CD replacement for the ERC-2. I think this much I confirm... this isn't a SACD player. |
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Post by garbulky on Jun 2, 2013 19:50:15 GMT -5
The chasis reminds me of a previous design they used to have...just can't remember which one
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