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Here's a system that will exceed your every expectation.

EMC 1 UP A great CD player...gets even better.

The original EMC 1 received a lot of critical acclaim when it was introduced in 1999. The new EMC 1 UP, launched in 2001, improves on this already excellent design by introducing 24-bit/192kHz upsampling technology. Vital to the EMC 1 UP’s performance is a unique cancellation system which effectively cancels acoustic / mechanical vibrations, enabling exceptionally accurate and robust laser pick-up from the spinning disc

The EMC 1UP features a unique cancellation system which cancels acoustic / mechanical vibrations, preventing the laser pick-up from receiving unwanted and sonically degrading signals. The EMC 1UP features our latest, fully balanced symmetrical state-of-the-art circuit design powered by a FTT (Floating Transformer Technology) power supply.

Design concept and construction

The basic design philosophy of the EMC 1UP CD transport is inspired by crucial knowledge ported from the analog turntable. Principally, there is no difference between a record player and a CD player. Both playback systems consist of: a motor, a pick-up and a tone arm. Phenomena such as tone arm resonance found in analog turntables - are just as problematic in typical CD players.

To reduce or remove these phenomena plus other unwanted resonance, Electrocompaniet has developed a proprietary mechanical filter. The mechanical filter has been frequency adjusted by numerous listening tests by our listening panel. The mechanical filter removes internal and external vibration components from entering the laser pick-up assembly, resulting in a superior reproduction with tighter bass, bigger sound stage, precision, high resolution and amazing details.

A new concept brings the CD media to its upmost.

24 Bit upsampler 192KHz DAC improves the headroom by reducing the noise floor approximately 10dB(3x). All analogue circuits are fully balanced and symmetrical, similar to the design of our amplifiers. Four separate power supplies using Floating Transformer Technology (FTT) are feeding the digital unit, the display, the drive mechanism and the analogue unit.

"Enhance the performance of the EMC 1 UP with the Spider Clamp. The spider clamp is developed by Electrocompaniet to make the EMC 1 UP perform even better. In addition to holding the CD down on the spindle the spider also centers the CD on the spindle, this makes the reading of the CD better. The spider is available in three colors: black, blue and silver."

Line section
Single ended gain	1.6X (4dB)
Balanced gain	3.2X (10dB)
THD (1V out, 1KHz)	< 0,002%
Maximum output (Balanced)	> 14V RMS
Channel separation (1V out, 1KHz)	> 90 dB
Equivalent input noise	4µV

Digital section
Latest version of Phillips CD PRO Top loading drive unit
24 Bit upsampler 192KHz DAC
Digital out RCA/XLR

Other
True balanced system
Mechanical filter which cancels acoustic/mechanical vibrations preventing the laser pick-up from receiving unwanted signals
FTT Power supply
Fully remote (no volume control)

Power consumption (no load or signal)	23 W

Dimensions
Width	483 mm / 19 inches
Depth	440 mm / 17.3 inches
Height	115mm / 4.5 inches
Weight	20Kg / 44 lbs.

Next the heart of the system, the preamplifier, the EC 4.8 Reference preamp:

EC 4.8

For more than 30 years, the name "Electrocompaniet" has been synonymous with the manufacture of great sounding power amplifiers. The numerous prestigious international awards, as well as top ranking reviews, attest to the success and appreciation of the amplifiers.

Since 1999, we have had the same level of world-wide recognition with our reference CD player, the Electrocompaniet EMC 1. The obvious
missing link has been a preamplifier matching the quality of the award-winning power amplifiers and reference CD player.

With the new Electrocompaniet two-channel EC 4.8 preamplifier, the missing link is now removed.

With its outstanding performance, excellent resolution, superb control and precise musical rendering, we have succeeded making a preamplifier that is true to our slogan, “Closing the gap to the master”.

Our new two-channel EC 4.8 preamplifier is sure to make all good power amplifiers sound even better!
The EC4.8 preamplifier is designed to fill our need for a advanced preamplifier in a higher price range. The preamplifier is designed as a slimline version, with a fully balanced electronic solution from input to output. It is designed as two separate mono preamplifiers, each with it’s own power supply. This preamplifier can be used with the included IR remote controller or as an option, together with the RF based remote controller ECT 2. The EC4.8 has the new SPAC network for safety control of the connected power amplifiers.

All measurements are made at 120V / 240V //50Hz / 60Hz


Input impedance balanced (fixed)	47 Kohm
Output impedance	100 ohm
Input level (Single ended)	>15 Vp-p
Input level (balanced)	>30 Vp-p
Max output level (Single ended)	>15 Vp-p
Max output level (Balanced)	30 Vp-p
Gain	- 111dB to +6dB
Noice Floor	<-130dB (@ 0dB gain)
Frequency responce	0.5 - 200.000 Hz
Channel Seperation	> 120dB
THD + N	<0.002%
IMD	TBD

Power consumption (no load or signal)	30 W

Dimensions and Waight
Width	483 mm / 19 inch
Depth	386 mm / 16.1 inch
Height	76 mm / 4.5 inch
Weight	9 kg


Inputs
Balanced	2 x2 channel
Single ended	3 x 2 channel

Control Ports
Nettwork	3 x SPAC
Programming	1 x USB

Outputs
Balanced	1 x 2 channel
Single ended	Record Out

Finally, the power that makes it come to life, The AW-250R stereo power amp:

AW250R stereo amp - Pure Musical Enjoyment

The Electrocompaniet AW250R power amplifier is known for its uncolored and excellent reproduction qualities. From the first note of any familiar recording, you will be captivated by the AW250R and by the musical enjoyment it will give you.

The AW250R incorporates such refined features as: FTT (Floating Transformer Technology) power supply, capable of delivering twice the current of conventional power supply designs, as well as first class overall circuit design and state-of-the-art components.

The AW250R features a balanced link to additional power amplifier(s). Compared to more expensive High-End power amplifiers, with lesser performance, you will truly cherish the AW250R. The Electrocompaniet AW250R features a balanced link to additional amplifier(s) for bi-amping. It can easily be used in bridged mode, delivering up to four times the power.

All measurements are made at 120V / 240V //50Hz / 60Hz
Amplifier section

Output Impedance (20 Hz - 20 kHz)	< 0,008 ohm
RCA (single) input impedance	220 k ohm
XLR (balanced) input impedance	110 k ohm
Input sensitivity for rated output	1 V
Max. peak current	> 100 A
THD (measured at 1 kHz half power, 8 W)	< 0,001 %
THD (measured at 1 kHz -1 dB, 8 W)	< 0,001 %
Noise (measured with both inputs shorted)	400 Hz - 30 kHz : 90 µV 10 Hz - 30 kHz : 100 µV

Rated output power

8 ohms	2 x 250 W
4 ohms	2 x 380 W
2 ohms	2 x 625 W
1 ohms	2 x 1100 W

Power consumption (no load or signal)	230 W

Dimensions
Width	483 mm / 19 inches
Depth	450 mm / 17 inches
Height	210 mm / 8.2 inches
Weight	39 kg. / 85.8 lbs.

This is a stereo system that will drive literally any consumer loudspeaker ever sold. It will also keep you glued to your listening seat as you re-discover all of your favorite music in a whole new unit of time.

If you're in the market for one of the very finest stereo systems available at any price, give us a call or email and we'll put together a package price that will make this outrageously good system even better. (note, our EC products are only sold within our market territory).

Sell your old gear on consignment and turn it into cash—money for you to spend.

If you are in the market for home audio or home video gear and you're on a budget, buy from our Consignment Department. We've got quality used A/V products on consignment at very attractive prices.

Every month we add new items to the consignment list (see it at the end of this newsletter). We even have music on consignment—CD's, LP's and even Laser Discs.

We are frequently out of the shop helping customers at their homes and businesses.

Monday through Fridays, we do our best to keep regular hours here (see below times).

We are now available on Saturday and Sundays by appointment only. We are usually able to accommodate your schedule, so give us a call and let's set up a time for you to come over and check out our shop and gear.