Emotiva ERC-1 Buy-In for demo

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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    $20.00 headed to ya Dane.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited June 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    What's the cut off date for this? I just bought a car so i'm broke again, but would like to get in on this to make sure ben is properly reimbursed, as well as have a shot or two at the cables. :)




    If you need me to paypal him some money on your behalf. Let me know...






    Nick
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    IMO - As long as there is not a single pair of I/C kept for others in the CP community to demo, I think we have headed to the direction of buying a Lottery Ticket or a ticket for door prizes other than for the community in the CP. Sorry Folks but I don't want to arise any argument with you guys about it. If you think I am wrong, let it be. Also, don't think I am saying about ERC-1. I am now saying about the I/C and I/C only.

    Initially, I thought I would buy a set from Ben and Kept it in the CP for others to demo (probably along with other stuff in the future). But since Ben offers a very generous 2 for 1 deal and now he is even making 2 pairs of 4 ft length each, my contribution to buy a set is unnecessary and we are only short of a few bucks which I am sure others will happily contribute.

    Since the draw does not suit my attention, I am officially out of the cable draw too. On a bright side, it means more for you guys! :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    If you need me to paypal him some money on your behalf. Let me know...






    Nick

    Eh, we'll see. I could always sell myself on the corner for 10 minutes or something. :D

    I appreciatcha, though. :)
    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

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

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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    IMO - As long as there is not a single pair of I/C kept for others in the CP community to demo, I think we have headed to the direction of buying a Lottery Ticket or a ticket for door prizes other than for the community in the CP. Sorry Folks but I don't want to arise any argument with you guys about it. If you think I am wrong, let it be. Also, don't think I am saying about ERC-1. I am now saying about the I/C and I/C only.

    The goal of this was not to have demo pieces for everyone in the forum. Those who were/are interested in this demo have spoken up by now. Sure, we could have a pair of ICs circulating indefinitely, but why should only those who speak up first have to pay for them?

    I understand your logic, but I'll be honest... I'm not interested in becoming the ClubPolk accountant whenever someone wants to pay for a demo.

    In any case, thank you for your input and participation! Payment to Emotiva is en route!
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    The goal of this was not to have demo pieces for everyone in the forum. Those who were/are interested in this demo have spoken up by now. Sure, we could have a pair of ICs circulating indefinitely, but why should only those who speak up first have to pay for them?

    I understand your logic, but I'll be honest... I'm not interested in becoming the ClubPolk accountant whenever someone wants to pay for a demo.

    In any case, thank you for your input and participation! Payment to Emotiva is en route!

    You and others don't have to agree with me. Like I said, it's IMO and IMO only. But the logic is simple - people pave roads for people to walk (drive) on. Thanks God not every roads are Toll road in this country or I am outta here.

    But you are right - you shouldn't become an accountant for CP to circulate the demo. I never meant to say that you will have to take responsibility of controlling the demo stuff.

    You did a Great Job in my book even though we have different opinions about the demo and draw. It's an Honest words and comes straight from my heart! :)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Player ships to Pat tomorrow! :D
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Player ships to Pat tomorrow! :D

    Thank's Dane!
    Ill' let everyone know when it arrive's, and also provide some pic'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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    Hey Retro,

    I'm looking forward to the first review...looks like it's in good hands! I'll be away from my email for the next week. But by the time you're ready to report I should be back in the U.S. of A.

    Also a note of thanks to Ben for the cables! I've been out of the loop for seven days and you guys 'move' fast!

    Enjoy...

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited June 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    Hey Retro,

    I'm looking forward to the first review...looks like it's in good hands! I'll be away from my email for the next week. But by the time you're ready to report I should be back in the U.S. of A.

    Also a note of thanks to Ben for the cables! I've been out of the loop for seven days and you guys 'move' fast!

    Enjoy...

    cnh

    Thank's cnh,
    You wont miss a thing. We agreed on holding off on review's till the end of the group demo. Happy for Ben in winning the player, couldn't have gone to a more deserving member, and his generosity here say's it all.:)

    Look forward to seein ya back on the Forum.: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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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    I think what I'm going to do is offer (1) drawing slip for every $10 over $20 contributed. This will hopefully encourage the rest of our participants to chip in a few extra dollars to pay Ben for his gratuity. And those who have already given extra will not get penalized.

    Those of you who gave $25... I will be happy to give you your $5 back to keep things fair, or you can contribute $5 (or more) for entries into the raffle.

    Only members who are participating in this demo are eligible for Ben's cables.

    There will then be (2) drawings... one for each pair.

    Sounds great. Definitely count me in for the demo and the drawing for the IC's. I've been wanting to check out Ben's IC's for a while anyway, so I'm looking forward to it.:D
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Sounds great. Definitely count me in for the demo and the drawing for the IC's. I've been wanting to check out Ben's IC's for a while anyway, so I'm looking forward to it.:D

    Hi Curt,

    I just noticed the way you have that Onkyo hooked to the Adcom...that's a 'clever' short-term solution for a non-pre-out receiver......impressive!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    Hi Curt,

    I just noticed the way you have that Onkyo hooked to the Adcom...that's a 'clever' short-term solution for a non-pre-out receiver......impressive!

    cnh

    Actually I don't even have it running like that anymore...I haven't updated my sig yet.

    I hooked it up with the Zone 2 outs, but it didn't work quite like I thought it would. Apparently the Zone 2 pre-outs on the 606 are more intended for connecting an integrated amp or a pre/power amp. With it connected like that, I wasn't able to control the volume with the Onkyo, and I had to control the volume with the Cambridge. The Onkyo was basically just acting as a pass through for the source. Given that, I just took the Onkyo out of the signal path, and I have the Cambridge hooked up directly to the Adcom.

    Luckily, I'm able to control the volume with the Cambridge, or else my Adcom would be sitting here collecting dust right now. It sounds great as it is, but I can't wait to get a pre-amp in the mix.:D
    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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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited June 2009
    Retro152 wrote: »
    Thank's cnh,
    You wont miss a thing. We agreed on holding off on review's till the end of the group demo.

    Bummer, I was hoping for some reviews ...
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    wizzy wrote: »
    Bummer, I was hoping for some reviews ...

    I bet someone would be willing to PM you their thoughts. :D
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    I think what I'm going to do is offer (1) drawing slip for every $10 over $20 contributed. This will hopefully encourage the rest of our participants to chip in a few extra dollars to pay Ben for his gratuity. And those who have already given extra will not get penalized.

    Those of you who gave $25... I will be happy to give you your $5 back to keep things fair, or you can contribute $5 (or more) for entries into the raffle.

    Only members who are participating in this demo are eligible for Ben's cables.

    There will then be (2) drawings... one for each pair.

    Sounds good to me Dane. No worries on the $5, that was in case of some drop outs. Will you be sending shipping info to each for who they send it to next in line, or does the next in line send their shipping info to the current person in possession? I'll send my info to Retro, just wondering about who I'll be shipping to.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    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

    I think there were some additions to this line up, but not sure if the order has been updated, if so I missed it. I'll go back through the whole thread, if it's there disregard, if not is cnh still 3rd?
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    Sounds good to me Dane. No worries on the $5, that was in case of some drop outs. Will you be sending shipping info to each for who they send it to next in line, or does the next in line send their shipping info to the current person in possession? I'll send my info to Retro, just wondering about who I'll be shipping to.

    Good question. I will send every participant the address/screenname of person to whom they're shipping, and from whom they are receiving... It will then be up to the two members to sort out shipping arrangements.

    Please ALWAYS get tracking #s and insurance. Give me a couple hours to get those all sent out. If there are any problems with communication, let me know so we can promptly take action. (But I don't expect any problems with this group)
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    What's the cut off date for this? I just bought a car so i'm broke again, but would like to get in on this to make sure ben is properly reimbursed, as well as have a shot or two at the cables. :)

    I really would like to make it by the end of the day tomorrow. Ben is already shelling out $ out of pocket to get these started... I would like him paid back as quickly as possible.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    I think there were some additions to this line up, but not sure if the order has been updated, if so I missed it. I'll go back through the whole thread, if it's there disregard, if not is cnh still 3rd?

    Yes, it's slightly different. I will update tonight.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2009
    So, do we owe more or not for the cables? This is starting to get confusing. ;)
    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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Still need at least $20. Hoping concealer will toss it in. :)
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2009
    Yeah, i'm going to throw down on them. I'm not positive exactly when, but rest be assured it will be ASAP. I'm leaving in a couple hours to pick up my new car, probably visiting Nick on the way back. I should be able to get the lady friend to spot me tomorrow when she gets paid again. :)
    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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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Still need at least $20. Hoping concealer will toss it in. :)

    Did you receive the add'l 20 from me yet?
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Sounds good! Ben, you'll be receiving payment as soon as I can confirm I won't overdraft my account. :)
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Did you receive the add'l 20 from me yet?

    Yep! I think your payment was an eCheck, correct? So it hasn't posted yet, but it's pending.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Yep! I think your payment was an eCheck, correct? So it hasn't posted yet, but it's pending.

    Correct.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Everyone has been PMed to whom they're sending the player after they're done. Please let me know if you have any questions. I think we'll do the IC drawing in the next hour or so.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Everyone has been PMed to whom they're sending the player after they're done. Please let me know if you have any questions. I think we'll do the IC drawing in the next hour or so.

    PM received Dane.

    We still on for the drawing tonight? The suspense is killing me!:eek:
    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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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited June 2009
    hi all, I hope one of you that own an SC-07/05, and trying the ERC-1 can take the time and compare the ERC-1 against just using a flash drive with music using the flac format, and connected to the front USB of the SC-07/05
    When using the flash drive, it basically uses the DAC of the SC-07/05.

    If I am not mistaken the sc-07 uses the same DAC as the Cambridge Azur 640c.
    Thanks.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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