Electrocompaniet`s CD player EMC 1 has roots dating from 1998, and was at that time a highly prized CD player. Also when an upgraded version arrived - ECM 1-UP had upsampling.

Now around 17 years after launch, an ultimate edition arrive. EMC 1 MK III can play both CD and SACD. Electrocompaniet still stick to a topploader mechanism with puck. The manufacturer offers both RCA and XLR outputs, and digital outputs in terms of both coax and optical. This is otherwise a pure CD / SACD player of the old school, where Electrocompaniet has not succumbed to the temptation to offer digital inputs.

Price in Norway is set to NOK 38 990, -.

Read more about EMC 1 MK III at Electrocompaniet .

Producers spesifications:

Product highlights:
 

   • No-compromise mechanical design with five different housings, which shield analogue, digital, transport, transformer   and controller circuitry.

    • Electromechanical cancellation system which cancels acoustic-mechanical vibrations, preventing the laster pickup from receiving mechanical distortions.
    • Separate transformers and power supplies for analogue and digital circuits.
    • Fully balanced D/A converter with discrete analog audio circuitry.
    • Digital outputs via S/PDIF and Toslink.
    •12V trigger input for remote power ON.
    • RS232 port for firmware upgrades and control through a wide range of home installation systems.
    • Soundcare superspikes for the best possible footing.