The setup of...
Detlef
Germany
Which device model did you choose?
Emerson ANALOG
Why did you make this choice and what were your expectations?
I wanted a streamer without a lot of features, knowing that most of the time I wouldn't need them anyway.
Here it is, pure purism. My expectations weren't to hear the last bell, I rather wanted to enjoy the musical flow.
What setup did you organize around our product?
• Emerson ANALOG
• Denon DCD-500AE CD player
• Acoustic Solid Machine Small turntable
• Benz Micro Wood-SH cartridge
• Luxman L-550AXII integrated amplifier
• Tannoy Stirling GR loudspeakers
What are the results?
If you are looking for a digital source with a really analog sound, you will definitely be happy here.
This often-mentioned missing emotional component, which is often attributed to digital players, is not to be found here at all.
Such a fine treble, never sharp and annoying. Really suitable for the long term.
Then this melt in the voice reproduction… Was this spiced with a sprinkling of frosting? I have the feeling, yes, but so wonderfully fine and soulful, it's really great how my Tannoy transport it. Last but not least, the bass. The Tannoy are very precise in the bass range, explosively dynamic and dry. But now a certain juiciness and blackness has been added. A real experience!
Needless to say, razor-sharp contours and spatial depth also stand out here.
I have not had a better digital device here. It's just great fun to experience music with this setup.
What else?
I hope that the Android app will be available soon.