Amazing
@Audire I like the full Shunyata loom of cabling.
The Everest (to me) has been transformative. I'm sure as you get more hours on the system you'll be more impressed.
How were you able to source the EMM transport? It is my understanding that it has been discontinued for quite some time.
Further, looks like Suncoast in Florida no longer carries EMM. If so, I assume you were able to get a good deal on the DV2 and PRE if they were demo pieces.
Enjoy in good health.
Many thanks. Yes, I'm hoping the sound improves. There's a lot of new stuff, EMM DAC, PRE, N30SA, the Everest and cabling, so it's going to take some time to settle down. It's not up to what I heard in my home demo yet, but it is better than what I had ... I expect it to rise above what I heard in the demo with the new cabling and N30SA (this is already unbelievable - the soundstage incredible), but that will take some time.
I moved to N. FL, so I'm no longer close to Suncoast Audio (app 6-7 hours away with stops). Another dealer close by was an imperative for one very important reason. I'm getting a TT. I haven't had one in a long time, so the learning curve is extensive!!!
I've been reading many threads for over the past two years which have been extremely helpful. This is the best TT forum of all time - well the best audio forum period. You guys really know your stuff. I'm very thankful to everyone here. But I know I will still need further assistance from time to time. I like to see it done before I do it! While some of the guys in the local audiophile club here will help from time to time, having my dealer close by is an imperative.
EMM was kind of enough to ship a demo PRE and DAC to my new dealer. He's a great guy and carries a lot of other equipment that isn't on his website. He knows audio - and is very honest. Unbelievable customer service. And he loves tubes! Great guy. He did the partial install yesterday.
With my old system, we conducted some tests with the MSB Select II (fully loaded) against the EMM. I desired Magico M3s and MSB for at least two years, but when I heard the EMM that was it! EMM took their demos back and shipped some new units. My dealer found a new old stock Transport at another dealer. He got me an incredible deal on it. I had it shipped to EMM to make sure everything was right. It is. They are preparing to ship it to my dealer next week I think.
From what I understand, Esoteric was EMM's source for the drives, so they "may" come out with a new Transport later based upon another drive - but Ed is very particular so it may be a while.