Emotiva ERC-1 Buy-In for demo

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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    In my possession.

    UPS dropped it off 5 minutes ago..


    Haven't opened anything yet...





    Nik
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,249
    edited July 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    In my possession.

    UPS dropped it off 5 minutes ago..


    Haven't opened anything yet...





    Nik


    What the hell are you waiting for!!! :D
    "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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    What the hell are you waiting for!!! :D




    I have zero gear at the moment... Except for my SDA'a...

    A pre amp will be on the way Friday.

    And I am ordering a XPA-2 Friday also.

    All of it should be here by Monday... I should take the day off from work.:D

    Really. It could possible all be here Saturday. But I', not getting my hopes up...



    I'll probably open the ERC-1 up in a minute to check the contents though...




    Nik
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    Man i'm looking forward to next weekend. I want to hear this beast so badly.

    Nik, do you have a DAC?
    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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Man i'm looking forward to next weekend. I want to hear this beast so badly.

    Nik, do you have a DAC?



    No. I don't really believe in them..... I would just assume have a good source with good DAC's.. Less wires and electronics to get in the signal path..



    I still might try one, one day though just for the knowledge...


    Why?


    Nik
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    No. I don't really believe in them..... I would just assume have a good source with good DAC's.. Less wires and electronics to get in the signal path..



    I still might try one, one day though just for the knowledge...


    Why?


    Nik

    Wanted to compare my current CPD w/ dac vs. the Emotiva to see if it would be more cost effective to buy the ERC-1 vs a decent dac.

    I'll still probably bring my Elite down anywho. :)
    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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    :D


    Nik



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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    :D


    Nik




    It's sooooooooooo puuuurrrdddyyyyyyy.

    And holy crap heavy.
    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 July 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Nice Pic, Nikolas! I think I like what you did to the aluminium side strips on the XPA. They're really just a gimmick and I grew tired of the look myself after a few days. All black would be my preference too.

    Those are factory black, and are available as an accessory, for most, if not all of their products.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    QUOTE=Kex;1114843]http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=33[/QUOTE]



    Yep.


    That's them. I was going to point this out when I got back from work...


    Makes the amp look MUCH better..





    Nik
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited July 2009
    Nik, does this mean you were up and running over the weekend?
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    Nik, does this mean you were up and running over the weekend?




    I was as of Yesterday...





    Nik
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited July 2009
    Nik, lookin good man. Enjoy your time with this unit!:D:D: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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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    Retro152 wrote: »
    Nik, lookin good man. Enjoy your time with this unit!:D:D:D





    Pat.




    I am.:)






    Nik
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2009
    The all black looks much much better.
    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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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited July 2009
    cfrizz wrote: »
    The all black looks much much better.

    I think most people feel this way. Which is probably why they come with the aluminum side strips.;) But even at $20 they aren't making up much profit.

    Nik, was going to tell you to enjoy your time with the ERC but looks like you are.:D already
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2009
    This is now in the home of the Concealer404!




    Thanks for the demo. Well worth the entry fee. Probably gonna save me money in th long run actually....





    Nik
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited July 2009
    That puts me in the on deck circle...:D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited July 2009
    I'm gonna have to hurry up and buy a pre-amp soon. My turns going to be coming along pretty soon...
    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 July 2009
    Yeah curt, i believe you're next....

    Nik.... i'm experiencing opposite on my system of what we heard on your system.

    Without getting too far into it and letting cat out of the bag, remember how we were split on which one we liked better, and that you liked one slightly more?

    I agree with you now.... but then that price vs. performance rears it's ugly head. Especially since it's like.... maybe $20 better. :p

    I think my girlfriend is going to make me buy the ERC-1. She giggled like a schoolgirl when i powered it on. "oooooOOOOOOOOO PRETTY!" Wow.
    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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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    Oh, and i have pics.... i'll get them up soon. Everyone in the demo may disagree on a lot of things with this player, but i bet we can all agree that it's VERY good looking.

    My whole system looks pretty good.... Not like it matters. But it does. A little.
    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 July 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I think my girlfriend is going to make me buy the ERC-1. She giggled like a schoolgirl when i powered it on. "oooooOOOOOOOOO PRETTY!" Wow.

    At least she gives a crap! My wife just rolls her eyes and says "ANOTHER piece of electronics?!"
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    At least she gives a crap! My wife just rolls her eyes and says "ANOTHER piece of electronics?!"

    She doesn't like the damage to the bank account, but so far, i've been pretty lucky in that aspect, considering that i'm demo-ing a cd player right now that costs more than i paid for the rest of my components. Combined. :p

    She balked at the $400 price of the ERC-1, but then i pointed out that i COULD grab a $3000 cdp, and i think she understands now. She understands quality, it's just not something she really cares that much about, but as long as she hears a difference, she's not mad about spending on it. Flip side? She's perfectly fine sitting at home in the same room as the 2 channel setup, listening to music on her laptop speakers. :rolleyes:
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2009
    I'd say you were pretty lucky. Have all the songs that are on her laptop put on an Ipod/mp3 player Fix it so that she can hook her Ipod/mp3 player to the 2 channel system, put it on & she will be happier still.

    Unless I'm traveling or going to the gym mine is sitting there attached. When I want continuous music I put it on & have music while I'm on my pc or reading without having to worry about changing a disc.
    concealer404 wrote: »
    She doesn't like the damage to the bank account, but so far, i've been pretty lucky in that aspect, considering that i'm demo-ing a cd player right now that costs more than i paid for the rest of my components. Combined. :p

    She balked at the $400 price of the ERC-1, but then i pointed out that i COULD grab a $3000 cdp, and i think she understands now. She understands quality, it's just not something she really cares that much about, but as long as she hears a difference, she's not mad about spending on it. Flip side? She's perfectly fine sitting at home in the same room as the 2 channel setup, listening to music on her laptop speakers. :rolleyes:
    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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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited July 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    At least she gives a crap! My wife just rolls her eyes and says "ANOTHER piece of electronics?!"

    I feel your pain. How about: "WHATS THAT"? LOL.:rolleyes: Funny, when she has girlfriends over and brags:" OOOOH! Oh!, my husband has a great sound system!". But 99.9% of the time, complains or doesnt care! LOL. Oh well, ya gotta love em anyway.:)




    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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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited August 2009
    Any updates?



    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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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited August 2009
    Yep.

    ERC arrived 18 hrs. after being shipped.:eek:
    Overnight without the price! lol
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Yep.

    ERC arrived 18 hrs. after being shipped.:eek:
    Overnight without the price! lol

    Hahaha, i saw that. I was in the middle of PM'ing you, and was about to give you the tracking number, when i saw that you had gotten it like 3 hours ago anyways. Go figure!

    I guess i timed it just right in the drop off.

    I wonder if the package i shipped to the Netherlands at the same time will be there already? :D
    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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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited August 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Yep.

    ERC arrived 18 hrs. after being shipped.:eek:
    Overnight without the price! lol

    Good deal! Have fun bro.:D: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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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited August 2009
    Weekend bump.

    Will be delivering to Curt soon. (so get down outta that tree!)
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