Emotiva ERC-1 Buy-In for demo

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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2009
    BTW, remaining demo order is:

    megasat16 (James)
    BlueFox (Bud)
    jerryj12 (Jerry)
    ben62670 (Ben)

    A successful demo! We might have to do another like it one of these days.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited September 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    ............
    A successful demo! We might have to do another like it one of these days.


    All in all I think it went pretty smooth, can't wait to compare my thoughts with others. I'm not in a financial position to be buying right now. So this format let me hear some new gear and added to my continuous learning curve. I hope this helps me, when the $$ situation improves, make some informed decisions. With the chance of being the end owner to boot I think this is a fun and valuable format that others might try also.

    THANKS again Dane for doing all the leg work.
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  • sticknstones
    sticknstones Posts: 12
    edited September 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Yes, it's in my possession. I've had little time to demo it, but got through a couple of CDs. I'll probably ship it out to James in the next couple of days--to keep things moving.

    By the way... my wife apologizes to everyone here. She managed to put a couple of scratches on the faceplate two days ago... I wasn't very happy. :X

    Is the protective film still attached the glass? You may have scratched the film!
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2009
    I don't believe so... it felt like a definite movement of metal. :\
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2009
    Dane,

    I think the next person in line is Sherard. I asked him in the Demo and put him and BlueFox before me. So, I'll be the last person in the West Coast before shipping it back to Jerry.

    Sherard, if you are in the States, your turn is next. Please contact Dane with your address.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    Good to hear it arrived safely Dane.

    I can't wait until the demo's done so we can start posting some thoughts on 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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited October 2009
    Just an update since it's been nearly 4 weeks...

    The player is in Megasat's possession now. Sherardp was next on the list, but was unfortunately on the road and unable to demo. The demo is nearing its completion!
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    Dane??? I haven't got it yet! Got tracking # ?
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    The player is in Megasat's possession now. Sherardp was next on the list, but was unfortunately on the road and unable to demo. The demo is nearing its completion!

    Dane, please PM me the tracking number. Do not (I repeat DO NOT) post the tracking number in the public forum.
    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 October 2009
    I am still waiting also.
    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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    I still haven't received ERC-1 and Dane hasn't replied my PM with tracking info yet.

    I have no clue why Dane said it's in my possession but it's not. I hope it's not delivered to the wrong address and to the wrong person.

    I'll immediately update you guys when I receive the unit.
    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 October 2009
    Sorry guys, been busy at work and don't have an e-mail notification on this thread.

    Megasat, I don't know why you wouldn't have it yet. It was shipped UPS. Not sure where I put the receipt, but I'll try to find it and figure it out.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited October 2009
    6 days for ground delivery seems a little ridiculous to me...

    Nonetheless, looks like it's scheduled for delivery today.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    The package of ERC-1 was delivered about half an hour ago. I haven't opened the box yet but the box is here now.

    UPS is getting slower to deliver things around here.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Ah...good to hear it arrived.


    So...when do we get to post our thoughts on it? I'm starting to forget what it sounded like now...lol
    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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited October 2009
    I could care less at this point... post away!

    I didn't even have a good set of gear to give it a run when I had it. But all I have to say for a review is that I definitely did hear things on familiar tracks that I hadn't picked out before.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited October 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    So...when do we get to post our thoughts on it? I'm starting to forget what it sounded like now...lol

    two words: Note. Pad.:p

    Yeah, I'll start putting mine together from my notes. I'll post it when the others give the thumbs up.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    I could care less at this point... post away!

    I didn't even have a good set of gear to give it a run when I had it. But all I have to say for a review is that I definitely did hear things on familiar tracks that I hadn't picked out before.

    Bluefox, Jerry, Ben and I are part of the demo plan and I prefer we stick to the plan. ;)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Ah...good to hear it arrived.


    So...when do we get to post our thoughts on it? I'm starting to forget what it sounded like now...lol

    How about another round of demo for you guys? ;)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    I am excited about getting this thing here. My Denon isn't being very nice to me lately, and I want to get in there and mod the ****!
    Jerry and I don't care if you post opinions on the player. We already know;)
    Thanks again Dane.
    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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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    I'm cool with waiting... i'm constantly reminded of what i thought about it everytime i fire up my DV-50A. ;)
    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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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited October 2009
    It won't be much longer I can wait as well.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    I opened the box yesterday and removed ERC-1 from the box. I thought I should share a picture of it. There are a couple of nicks and one faint mile long rub mark (on top of Emotiva Letters) on the facia.

    EMO B Stock Sucks! If it sounds good, I am buying A Stock Unit!
    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 October 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    I opened the box yesterday and removed ERC-1 from the box. I thought I should share a picture of it. There are a couple of nicks and one faint mile long rub mark (on top of Emotiva Letters) on the facia.

    EMO B Stock Sucks! If it sounds good, I am buying A Stock Unit!

    I don't think it has anything to do with the B Stock... it's been through a lot of hands and shipping so far. Someone in this thread mentioned a scratch i think.

    It looked near mint when i had it, had one TINY corner ding on it.
    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 October 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I don't think it has anything to do with the B Stock... it's been through a lot of hands and shipping so far. Someone in this thread mentioned a scratch i think.

    It looked near mint when i had it, had one TINY corner ding on it.

    Thanks for Clarifying! I guess I am pissed for nothing. It's not like I can keep the unit for good. :D

    It'll be moving along to BlueFox, Sherard (if he is still interested), Jerry and will be back to Ben, I think. I won't take long for the demo and can do it over the weekend and will be moving on to the next inline next week.
    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 October 2009
    Megasat, you get pissed about everything. :p Go have a beer and enjoy.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited October 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Megasat, you get pissed about everything. :p Go have a beer and enjoy.

    +1000.:p: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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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited October 2009
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Megasat, you get pissed about everything. :p Go have a beer and enjoy.

    I got pissed first. Now, I am drinking beer but it makes me pissed more. :p

    Beer and woman is the root of all cause of man's pissing! :D

    Dane, I need the address where to send the demo unit to. I am almost done and will be sending it to the next participant.
    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 October 2009
    Please PM BlueFox. His and yours were the only addresses I didn't have in my spreadsheet.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited November 2009
    I shipped ERC-1 to BlueFox last week. It took longer that what I initially thought due to the lack of time to demo the player over the weekend. But I've shipped it in a good time (less than 2 weeks). BlueFox, please contact Dane when you are done with it.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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