Emotiva ERC-1 Buy-In for demo

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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    What! no magic smoke, no mushroom cloud? (lip quivering) B..b..but what about the qc issues I keep hearing about?

    :D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,426
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    but what about the qc issues I keep hearing about?

    :D

    You've been hearing that too?!? :D Me also ;)






















    Just a little friendly ball busting :D

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2009
    Guys I will get those cables out ASAP. They should ship Monday or Tuesday. Dane a little help as to where they go.
    Thanks
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    Awesome Ben!! Thanks a lot for the great deal on the cables! I can't wait to demo them. I've been wanting to check them out for a while now.:)
    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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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited June 2009
    the winner is dane_peterson:p
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited June 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    the winner is dane_peterson:p

    +1, He is a Winner.: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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Apphd, the cables were shipped directly to you today from Ben. The player should be on its way shortly. :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    Are we following the same demo order for the cables?
    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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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Apphd, the cables were shipped directly to you today from Ben. The player should be on its way shortly. :D

    Ready and waiting:D

    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Are we following the same demo order for the cables?

    Good question, but I thought that was the intent, let everyone listen with the same IC and ship together in one package. But on the other hand comparing the ERC to our current player on IC's we are already familiar with the sound my be a better comparison. What's everyone else want to do?
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    The plan is to demo the cables and player all inclusively. We just ran into a snafu with shipping, and didn't want to delay the demo. Retro152 has been gracious enough to forego his demo of the cables to keep the ball moving.

    Ray, can you let us know when you receive everything, if there is a way to include the cables in the player box without things getting too jumbled? That would save a good deal on shipping.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    The plan is to demo the cables and player all inclusively. We just ran into a snafu with shipping, and didn't want to delay the demo. Retro152 has been gracious enough to forego his demo of the cables to keep the ball moving.

    Ray, can you let us know when you receive everything, if there is a way to include the cables in the player box without things getting too jumbled? That would save a good deal on shipping.

    Will do. Should be able to do this somehow, even if I need to get a slightly larger outer box. This would be a last resort as I think for a couple different reasons it would be good to stick to the original shipping scheme/protection from EMO.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    I would think there is enough open space in the inner box. Put the IC's into a ziploc bag and should be good to go, I would think...:confused:
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    I would think there is enough open space in the inner box. Put the IC's into a ziploc bag and should be good to go, I would think...:confused:

    That's what I'm thinking, but can't say for sure until I have everything in front of me.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    Personally, I'd rather not demo the cables at the same time as the player. I'm already familiar with the IC's I'm using now, and demo'ing both at once is going to make the differences/improvements less clear between the CDP and the cables.

    Just my $.02
    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
    Just wanted to keep everyone updated: The ERC-1 has been sent to Apphd. He should recieve it Mon, or Tue's. Much thank's to Dane for putting this together, and a real pleasure to be a part of this Demo involving some terrific Forum member's.:) Thank's guy's, look forward to doing more of these.:D Congrat's to you again Ben on winning the unit.



    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
    Things seem to be proceeding well...just wanted to say that I have a vested interest in this because I did contribute to the pot...late, of course. Then I was out of the U.S. for a little over and week and will be again in August....so I really had no time to participate in the Demoing, which is why I am really looking forward to those reviews...I'll probably be in China for a LONG stay by the time those are forthcoming--.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    cnh what part of China are you going to?
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    Retro152 wrote: »
    Just wanted to keep everyone updated: The ERC-1 has been sent to Apphd. He should recieve it Mon, or Tue's. Much thank's to Dane for putting this together, and a real pleasure to be a part of this Demo involving some terrific Forum member's.:) Thank's guy's, look forward to doing more of these.:D Congrat's to you again Ben on winning the unit.



    Pat.

    I'll be looking for it, sounds like it and the cables will probably be in around the same time.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    cnh what part of China are you going to?

    Mostly, I'll be in Beijing for about an academic year. I've lived in China before this, in the south central areas and have traveled extensively across the south and center from Kunming, Guiyang, Guilin, Nanning, Haikou, Changsha, Wuhan, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong and I've been in Beijing before as well, etc.

    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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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    Beijing for a school year, wow. All my time there was in Shenzhen/Shekou and Meizhou, never anything over a month. Always enjoyed it, just not sure if I would staying for extended lengths of time. Hope to see Beijing sometime and try some of the northern food. Hope the trip goes well and safe for you.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    Beijing for a school year, wow. All my time there was in Shenzhen/Shekou and Meizhou, never anything over a month. Always enjoyed it, just not sure if I would staying for extended lengths of time. Hope to see Beijing sometime and try some of the northern food. Hope the trip goes well and safe for you.

    Apphd,

    What took you to China? I'm an academic and Chinese Society and culture is my area of expertise.

    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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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited June 2009
    Retro152 wrote: »
    Just wanted to keep everyone updated: The ERC-1 has been sent to Apphd. He should recieve it Mon, or Tue's. Much thank's to Dane for putting this together, and a real pleasure to be a part of this Demo involving some terrific Forum member's.:) Thank's guy's, look forward to doing more of these.:D Congrat's to you again Ben on winning the unit.
    Pat.

    Well, how did the freakin' thing sound? :confused:
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited June 2009
    dragon1952 wrote: »
    Well, how did the freakin' thing sound? :confused:

    That information can't be disclosed until everyone has demo'ed it, in the interest of not altering anyone elses perspective of it.;)
    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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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited June 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    That information can't be disclosed until everyone has demo'ed it, in the interest of not altering anyone elses perspective of it.;)

    Well crap....I ain't getting any younger. I may not be around then :(
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2009
    Send Retro a PM... maybe he'll enlighten you privately.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    I would think there is enough open space in the inner box. Put the IC's into a ziploc bag and should be good to go, I would think...:confused:

    Guy's, sorry should have posted earlier regarding this: The inner packaging is tight and set up just for the component's. But, with a little "surgery" the cable's should fit fine without compromising the player. For future reference to all, FedEx weighed in the carton at 26.10 lbs.


    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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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,942
    edited June 2009
    how about picking a cd title that most might have or can get so everyone has a point of reference when reviewing the cd player, just a thought.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    marvda1 wrote: »
    how about picking a cd title that most might have or can get so everyone has a point of reference when reviewing the cd player, just a thought.

    Thanks for the suggestion, but we are all listening with different ears, rooms, and equipment. What would the benefit be?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Thanks for the suggestion, but we are all listening with different ears, rooms, and equipment. What would the benefit be?

    Not only that but most have reference material they are very familiar with to use when auditioning new equipment.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited June 2009
    Received Ben's ICs today, FedEx tracking has the ERC scheduled for delivery tomorrow 6/30. I will keep this moving ASAP, with a short but thorough (for me) demo.
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