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Post by tbro49 on Jan 10, 2010 19:34:54 GMT -5
;D Couldn't pass up the sale and opportunity to compare to Oppo BD-83, but I haven't had the time to compare yet. However, it is clear upon initial listening to my favorite CDs that the ERC-1 is outstanding as noted by many others here. I first noticed the silence. By that I mean that there is a plainly noticeable increased level of quietness between musical passages I have not heard on the Oppo or any other unit, even at the low volume I have had to use most of the time thus far. When I was able to crank it up a little this weekend, I noticed the increased detail, particularly at the end of a song where the last notes or chord seemed to last longer than I had perceived before. The background speaking passages on the Beatles Love CD were much clearer, for instance: I can understand studio talk I never even heard before. I was definitely able to play my Sheffield Labs CD by Michael Ruff (which has a lot of high energy vocals and brass as well as stunning percussion) louder without irritating my aging ears. The bass lines, piano and vocals of the Holly Cole Trio were very clean and distinct. Even mainstream stuff like Paul McCartney's Flaming Pie was really good. I just found myself saying, "Wow, that really sounded great!" I am now able to use the same electronics I heard at Emofest: ERC-1, USP-1 and XPA-2, and it is very satisfying. It's not that the Oppo is bad, of course. It;s just that this combo is so pleasing and enjoyable to listen to. I hope to do some comparison listening soon, but my preliminary impression is that the ERC-1 bests the Oppo on CDs and, at $319.00 at least, beats upgrading to the BD-83 SE. You get the best of both worlds! No regrets so far.
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Post by SticknStones on Jan 10, 2010 19:55:51 GMT -5
Welcome to the ERC club! I have been digging mine since July!
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Post by tbro49 on Jan 10, 2010 20:29:42 GMT -5
Thanks. Glad to be a member!
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Post by fishhead on Jan 10, 2010 20:55:41 GMT -5
It's an awesome unit. You'll be spending lots more time listening to music and buying more CDs. Have a great time with it!
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Post by db029936 on Jan 11, 2010 5:45:09 GMT -5
Wait till you try a HDCD on it!
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Post by Bruce on Jan 11, 2010 10:19:56 GMT -5
XXXXX1 tbro49 Ihave also purchased the ERC-1, USP-1,andXPA-2 and have the same sound on my CD collection as I hear more detail and instrument placement and it is also very quiet. I also have the OPPO BDP 83 and although it is great for FILM,SACD,DVD AUDIO the ERC-1 kicks its ass for CD sound.I at first was going to upgrade to new OPPO player but all on this EMO site posted i would love the ERC-1 and not to waste my money on the upgrade.I THANK ALL who guided me in the RIGHT DIRECTION!!!!!!!
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Post by tbro49 on Jan 11, 2010 22:22:11 GMT -5
I already have, db029936, Mark Knopfler's Golden Heart, and it is very nice. I'm listening to it again now. Bruce, I love validation! Like I said, the best of both worlds.
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Post by garret3037s on Jan 12, 2010 0:18:27 GMT -5
Now... My gf told me... She like the sounds after I switched to emogears... But she complain I don't have enough CDs collection... Now i have to find more software to feed both my gf and my erc1...
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Post by db029936 on Jan 12, 2010 0:41:19 GMT -5
Also try Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" SACD. It doesn't say on the label, but it is also recorded in regular HDCD.
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Post by Bruce on Jan 12, 2010 5:31:13 GMT -5
Also try Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" SACD. It doesn't say on the label, but it is also recorded in regular HDCD. I have that SACD and it is fantastic!!!! I will now try on my ERC-1 .Thanks for the update. |
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Post by Samuel on Jan 12, 2010 9:55:43 GMT -5
Also try Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" SACD. It doesn't say on the label, but it is also recorded in regular HDCD. Thanks alot I also have that SACD, and after reading your post I just gave it a try in the ERC-1. Works perfect and sounds great. Thanks |
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Post by db029936 on Jan 16, 2010 14:37:55 GMT -5
yer welcome
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