ERC-1 vs ERC-3

[miata57]

Happy holidays to everyone

I was hoping to hear from anyone who has replaced their ERC-1 with the new ERC-3.
My ERC-1 sounds great and it would cost me around $650 to get a ERC-3 to my door, so would be hoping the upgrade is an noticeable improvement.

Thx

[stiehl11]

I do not have the ERC-3, but I do have the ERC-1. I noticed a marked improvement adding the XDA-2 to the ERC-1 that I can only imagine would be similar or slightly below to having the ERC-3 (which has the DC-1 analog stage). From what I've been told, the DC-1 is better than the XDA-2 and the XDA-2 makes the ERC-1 sound crisper and tighter. I was able to distinguish sounds on discs that I've had for years. The first time was a "what the " moment causing me re-listen to the sound to make sure I heard what I thought I heard. I have since been re-listening to my CD collection.

The ERC-1 is a wonderful disc player and/or transport but it has its limitations. Adding a XDA-2 or a DC-1 will make it that much better. Or, you can simply upgrade to the ERC-3 and get DC-1 level sound quallity for a little less.

[miata57]

Thanks for your reply, very helpful! I decided to purchase the ERC-3, can hardly wait

Cheers

[Brainsick]

Dec 26, 2013 8:41:57 GMT -5 miata57 said:

Thanks for your reply, very helpful! I decided to purchase the ERC-3, can hardly wait

Cheers

Thats great, the ERC-3 looks so so SOOOOO SEXY, tell us what you think of it compared to your ERC-1.
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[miata57]

Oh boy, Finally received my ERC-3. Upon first listening I thought this player really shows how great the ERC-1 sounds. I do not mean this in a negative way. IMO moving up to the ERC-3 provides a noticeable improvement. It does everything the ERC-1 does... just a little better.  Perhaps everyone has their own unique expectations, however for me it sure put a smile on my face.  Because I live in Canada, it cost me $650 total,,,,,,,,,,,,,so you lucky people in the US who get free shipping, this CD player is a bargain. Highly recommended

[rod]

How big is the difference between erc 1 vs erc 3 in terns of sound quality if the highest is 10 and the lowest is 1?

[trinhsman]

I owned the ERC-2, and moved up to the 3. If I were to put it into numbers, from an 8 to a 10. One major improvement is to,change the power cord out to a better power cord. IE Morrow Map or Cullen power cord.

[rod]

Feb 15, 2014 13:55:27 GMT -5 trinhsman said:

I owned the ERC-2, and moved up to the 3. If I were to put it into numbers, from an 8 to a 10. One major improvement is to,change the power cord out to a better power cord. IE Morrow Map or Cullen power cord.

But what is its new sound quality if you use the power cord that comes with it?

[trinhsman]

Still better than the 2.

[rod]

Feb 15, 2014 20:27:58 GMT -5 trinhsman said:

Still better than the 2.

Is it really worth paying for that upgrade if the difference is not very noticeable?

[trinhsman]

For me it was, and I went from the 2 to the 3. Now if you have the Emotiva dac, and run it with your player, there is no real difference.

[rod]

Feb 16, 2014 15:53:56 GMT -5 trinhsman said:

For me it was, and I went from the 2 to the 3. Now if you have the Emotiva dac, and run it with your player, there is no real difference.

What I have is xsp 1 and other emovita amps...

[trinhsman]

You have the best preamp. Without the Emotiva dac, your ERC1 is not quite to the level of the 3. IMHO.

[rod]

Feb 17, 2014 19:49:26 GMT -5 trinhsman said:

You have the best preamp. Without the Emotiva dac, your ERC1 is not quite to the level of the 3. IMHO.

You are talking about stealth DC 1, aren't you?

[clearear]

I'm using the DC-1 with my ERC-1 right now. Would I get comparable sq using the DC-1 with a cheap Denon 5 disc changer? That would give me the versatility of a changer in my main system and then I could move my ERC-1 to my second system.

[garbulky]

Feb 17, 2014 22:27:40 GMT -5 clearear said:

I'm using the DC-1 with my ERC-1 right now. Would I get comparable sq using the DC-1 with a cheap Denon 5 disc changer? That would give me the versatility of a changer in my main system and then I could move my ERC-1 to my second system.

I think you may not notice a difference.

[rod]

But which one is better to buy if given the chance, DC-1 or XDA-2, to be connected to xsp 1?

[Gary Cook]

Feb 17, 2014 23:37:19 GMT -5 rod said:

But which one is better to buy if given the chance, DC-1 or XDA-2, to be connected to xsp 1?

My read is that the DC-1 has the better DAC implementation whereas he XDA-2 look matches other Emotiva gear. A guess, but not that big a guess, is that there will be an XDA-3 out shortly with a DC-1 style DAC implementation. I bought an ERC-3 mainly because it has the DC-1 style DAC implementation.

Cheers
Gary

[novisnick]

I have not heard the XDA-2 but for my money I chose the DC-1,,,, and I'm not looking back!
End game! Till Emo has a better one!!!!!!!

If that's possible.

Nick

[rod]

Feb 17, 2014 23:46:39 GMT -5 Gary Cook said:

Feb 17, 2014 23:37:19 GMT -5 rod said:

But which one is better to buy if given the chance, DC-1 or XDA-2, to be connected to xsp 1?

My read is that the DC-1 has the better DAC implementation whereas he XDA-2 look matches other Emotiva gear. A guess, but not that big a guess, is that there will be an XDA-3 out shortly with a DC-1 style DAC implementation. I bought an ERC-3 mainly because it has the DC-1 style DAC implementation.

Cheers
Gary

Is there really a substantial difference in sound quality between DC-1 and XDA-2 since it is going to be connected to xsp 1 for a 2.2 channel setup inside the bedroom? If you really look at the price between the two, it's doubled. Can an ordinary person hear the significance? I hope you know what I mean..