Emotiva ERC-1 Buy-In for demo

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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Edited the totals. We SHOULD be over $300 once all the checks arrive. Thanks so much everyone! Demos to come SOON!
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    Cool and we are finally going forward! Of coz, you should be in the raffle and it's solely one self's decision to be part of it or not. Like Kex and Curt said, people who has no interest in owning the ERC-1 shouldn't be in the demo to allow others a better chance.

    I am just playing this for fun no matter who wins. All I need is a few days time to demo the player to see the Reference name matches the player or not.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2009
    I just want to hear an Emotiva cdp and weigh it against others I have heard. Like Mega said, to see if it lives up to the "reference" moniker.

    But, what do I know?
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    All I need is a few days time to demo the player to see the Reference name matches the player or not.
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I just want to hear an Emotiva cdp and weigh it against others I have heard. Like Mega said, to see if it lives up to the "reference" moniker.


    What other reference players are you guys comparing the ERC 1 to?
    I'm going to try to arrange several, from as many price ranges as possible.
    Looks like I'll be calling in some favors for loaners....lol

    Also, Dane, do you need some extra $$ to cover shipping from Emotiva? Just say the word.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    What other reference players are you guys comparing the ERC 1 to?
    I'm going to try to arrange several, from as many price ranges as possible.
    Looks like I'll be calling in some favors for loaners....lol

    Good Question! But is there any such thing as Reference Player? I will do only fair things for the comparison. I am not going to compare Big Brands' so called Reference with the ERC-1. It'll be normal apple to apple comparison.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    What other reference players are you guys comparing the ERC 1 to?

    I will compare it to the Sony's latest SACD/CD player, the 5400ES. More importantly, I will compare the sound of its analog out to the sound of its digital out through the Benchmark Dac1, and to my Brystron DAC if I have it by then. The closer the analog sound is to the digital through the DAC(s) then the better the player.

    Since that is the equipment I will be referring to for comparison, I guess that makes it reference equipment.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2009
    Y'all do realise that each one of us will have a different reference to compare this to.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Y'all do realise that each one of us will have a different reference to compare this to.

    Thus the fun begins, Russ! It'll be interesting what people say after all this.

    But this is $400 player and there is a lot of $400 players out there - so, let's be FAIR to it. If it excels other $400-$500 players, it gets my vote! If it does not, then, it'll go back to my junk list along with others.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited June 2009
    ...;)..

    I'l be as fair as I can without compromising my own judgement.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    dane of course you should be included in the drawing.
    I would even like to toss the idea out to other participants to give you one extra entry for your efforts on putting this together.
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Megasat,
    I'm pretty sure 30% off is a deeper discount than would be offered to the general public on open box items. But I could be wrong...

    As far as accumulated totals, we're at $230 if all participants come through as expressed. So we ideally need another 3 people or so... I'm willing to toss in another $20 myself, as long my name can be in the raffle too. ;)

    Edit: Can those of you who've sent or are sending payment, PLEASE PM me your full address if I don't already have it? Even if your address is listed in your PayPal payment, I may not be able to match that up to your CP screenname. Thanks.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    dane of course you should be included in the drawing.
    I would even like to toss the idea out to other participants to give you one extra entry for your efforts on putting this together.

    I support that idea. After all, Dane's got a hard time from me and may be some other. He took the troubles and I think he really deserves it. :)

    Even though I disagree with some of rules, Dane has my full support for making this from crap shoot to reality.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • broncsrule21@
    broncsrule21@ Posts: 113
    edited June 2009
    "Reference" is a way over used word in the audio world. Many companies have a "reference" line of products. It means absolutely nothing. For example, I have an old set of Infinity Reference 2000.5 and R3 bookshelfs. I have Infinity Reference 6002i car speakers. None of these speakers are top of the line by any means. My point is, I think audio companies use that term loosely. I am though curious to see where members of this forum thinks this player stacks up. We will see if it performs well at its price point or above. (or below)
    HT-- Denon avr-2808ci,Emotiva UPA-1s, RTi 10's, CSi A6, ERD-1 surrounds, Vizio P50, Yamaha yst-sw300, DVR hr21, 40g PS3, APC-h15

    Downstairs-- Denon avr-3300,Emotiva UPA-2, Toshiba 50" rear projection, Denon 2200 sacd, Emotiva ERM-1s, small Yamaha sub
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,249
    edited June 2009
    My listening sessions will be open minded & I'm going to call it like I here it.

    Cambridge Audio 840C vs EMO. Should be fun.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2009
    I look forward to reading yours & others reviews Phil.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    No extra entries here, folks. Just as many as are earned per my investment.

    I would update everyone with what payments I've received in the mail today, but I lost my mail key. :X So when my wife gets home tonight, I should have some info.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    Is it too late to jump in? I'd like to send money for an entry this weekend when i get back home if that's ok.

    If not, no big deal. I was planning on trying one regardless. :D

    I'm not sure that comparing it against a DV50A would be all that eye-opening. "Yup, it's better! Surprise!" ;)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    All are welcome through Friday. Shoot me a PM with your info!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    All are welcome through Friday. Shoot me a PM with your info!

    I won't be back til Saturday night, but i'll shoot you my info anyways. :)

    Thanks!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Here's a payment update, as well as the OFFICIAL demo order!

    retro152 - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    apphd - PAID $25
    cnh - ($20 in transit)
    pearsall001 - PAID $20
    lightman1 - ($20 in transit)
    nikolas812 - PAID $20
    concealer404 - ($20 in transit)
    LessisNevermore - PAID $20
    comfortablycurt - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    dane_peterson - PAID $40
    megasat16 - PAID $20
    BlueFox - ($20 in transit)
    Sherardp - PAID $25

    Thanks to everyone participating! I hope to get the player in Pat's hands by next week. If your payment has not yet been sent, please do so soon! Enjoy!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    Awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on it.

    Dane-I'm going to get the additional $20 sent out tomorrow if I have time, or early on Saturday if I don't make it to the PO tomorrow.

    Thanks again for putting this all together.:D

    When will the drawing for the winner take place? After the demo?
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Here's a payment update, as well as the OFFICIAL demo order!

    retro152 - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    apphd - PAID $25
    cnh - ($20 in transit)
    pearsall001 - PAID $20
    lightman1 - ($20 in transit)
    nikolas812 - PAID $20
    concealer404 - ($20 in transit)
    LessisNevermore - PAID $20
    comfortablycurt - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    dane_peterson - PAID $40
    megasat16 - PAID $20
    BlueFox - ($20 in transit)
    Sherardp - PAID $25

    Thanks to everyone participating! I hope to get the player in Pat's hands by next week. If your payment has not yet been sent, please do so soon! Enjoy!

    Awesome! Im psyched. Im only planning on about 3 day's with the player, and it's off to Apphd. Will be in contact with him for all his mailing info. I will also let the group know when i receive the unit, and when i send it out. Will save my impression's for the end as agreed. Thank's Guy's! :D

    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Here's a payment update, as well as the OFFICIAL demo order!

    retro152 - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    apphd - PAID $25
    cnh - ($20 in transit)
    pearsall001 - PAID $20
    lightman1 - ($20 in transit)
    nikolas812 - PAID $20
    concealer404 - ($20 in transit)
    LessisNevermore - PAID $20
    comfortablycurt - PAID $20 ($20 in transit)
    dane_peterson - PAID $40
    megasat16 - PAID $20
    BlueFox - ($20 in transit)
    Sherardp - PAID $25

    Thanks to everyone participating! I hope to get the player in Pat's hands by next week. If your payment has not yet been sent, please do so soon! Enjoy!

    So I have to pay to ship it to Japan? Maybe I should have been paid $20 to participate. :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    Dane, you should have payment for me. I had my lady friend send it to you just to make sure i wouldn't forget when i got home. :)

    She thought i was dumb for this until she saw the picture. "Ooooooooo PRETTY!"
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »

    She thought i was dumb for this until she saw the picture. "Ooooooooo PRETTY!"

    That's how they get everyone. With their blue LED's and overwhelming blueness on everything...lol

    When it comes around to my turn to demo it, my girlfriends probably going to want me to get one for those very reasons...lol

    Personally, I'll take an ugly, misshapen slab of metal if it sounds good.:)
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    That's how they get everyone. With their blue LED's and overwhelming blueness on everything...lol

    When it comes around to my turn to demo it, my girlfriends probably going to want me to get one for those very reasons...lol

    Personally, I'll take an ugly, misshapen slab of metal if it sounds good.:)

    If i end up getting one, i will be seriously looking into converting that sucker to red lights.

    I don't mind the blue, but after seeing how overwhelming my APC power conditioner is, i'm not sure if i want to add to that. Red would be much better.

    But yes.... i'm with you.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    I hope the Blue Lights are not too bright in a dimly lit room.

    Personally, I think it's too bright around the CD slot. I don't like the slot loading but again it's a personal thing.

    Well, what do I need to worry about? I won't likely buy one and I am not interested in the raffle for it too.

    Good Luck Guys!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    LOL

    Fear not guys, the LED's are dim-able.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    LOL

    Fear not guys, the LED's are dim-able.

    Are they? Well that's a plus...lol

    All of these people that have Emo everything in their system probably don't even need lights in their rooms anymore. With all of the massively overbearing, searing blue LED's, you can probably see everything plain as day.:p
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    That honestly wouldn't bug me.... i'm all for some mood lighting.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    LOL

    Fear not guys, the LED's are dim-able.

    It's nice to know. :) It would be even better if the lights can be turned off (full brightness, dim, turn off) except for the a few buttons such as power. But it's just my wishful thinking.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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