EMM Labs DV2

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February 17, 2020, 04:34 PM
Mike

EMM Labs DV2

We added the EMM Labs DV2 to the store today because the DV2 already has the upgrade which is coming to the DA2 and it offers VC (for direct to amp). Out of the box, the DV2 is real step up from even a fully broken in DA2. I’m hearing more depth, a real real sweet sweetness. It needs to break in and open up a bit, but if this is the sonic upgrade coming to the DA2, I can’t imagine people not being very happy.

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February 17, 2020, 05:49 PM
Kuoppis

EMM Labs DV2

Congrats Mike! Liked my MA-1 when I had it, but that’s of course not the same level.

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February 17, 2020, 07:14 PM
apdoc2004

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How would you compare your Nyquist to the Meitner MA1?
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Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Congrats Mike! Liked my MA-1 when I had it, but that’s of course not the same level.

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February 18, 2020, 01:44 AM
Kuoppis

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Mike, how would you rate the preamp on the DV2?

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February 18, 2020, 08:49 AM
Mike

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Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Mike, how would you rate the preamp on the DV2?

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I’ll test it today Vs the C900u.

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February 18, 2020, 10:36 AM
FRO

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Using any special power cord with it, Mike?
On mine I'm trying both the Purist Audio Design - Diamond Dominus and the High Fidelity PRO Helix power cords.
February 18, 2020, 10:48 AM
Mike

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Originally Posted by FRO

Using any special power cord with it, Mike?
On mine I'm trying both the Purist Audio Design - Diamond Dominus and the High Fidelity PRO Helix power cords.

Oh yes. Shunyata Alpha V2.

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February 18, 2020, 10:58 AM
knghifi

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Originally Posted by Mike

We added the EMM Labs DV2 to the store today because the DV2 already has the upgrade which is coming to the DA2 and it offers VC (for direct to amp). Out of the box, the DV2 is real step up from even a fully broken in DA2. I’m hearing more depth, a real real sweet sweetness. It needs to break in and open up a bit, but if this is the sonic upgrade coming to the DA2, I can’t imagine people not being very happy.

EMM offering upgrades to existing DA2? What's price of the upgrade?
February 18, 2020, 02:31 PM
Mike

EMM Labs DV2

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EMM offering upgrades to existing DA2? What's price of the upgrade?

$5000. I can help facilitate any upgrades for US customers.

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February 18, 2020, 03:08 PM
Mike

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Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Mike, how would you rate the preamp on the DV2?

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Sounded very good direct into the M900u’s. I would have no issue with the VC on the DV2, especially if you’re digital only. Volume goes to 100 and 54 was comfortable, so lots of gain still available. The system noise floor did seem quieter, but I like the instrument shaping, slight bloom and richness from the C900u.

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February 18, 2020, 04:42 PM
Kuoppis

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Originally Posted by Mike

Sounded very good direct into the M900u’s. I would have no issue with the VC on the DV2, especially if you’re digital only. Volume goes to 100 and 54 was comfortable, so lots of gain still available. The system noise floor did seem quieter, but I like the instrument shaping, slight bloom and richness from the C900u.

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Appreciate it Mike, the DV2 looks to be a very interesting top notch alternative.

Personally, I do like a good pre in-between - in my main system at least, for phono.

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February 22, 2020, 09:14 PM
Phishphan

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$5000. I can help facilitate any upgrades for US customers.

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Mike - What does the upgrade entail? Send me a PM, I’d like to get mine in for upgrade. What’s the turn time?

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February 22, 2020, 09:51 PM
Mike

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Mike - What does the upgrade entail? Send me a PM, I’d like to get mine in for upgrade. What’s the turn time?

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PM sent

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February 26, 2020, 08:30 PM
Phishphan

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It's weird that all the upgrades seem to focus on the USB input. The EMM NS1 that was just released a few months ago doesn't have a USB out.

Nevertheless, I'm upgrading. The DA2 is the best DAC I've ever heard in my room.

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June 29, 2020, 05:35 PM
Mike

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EMM Labs DA2 V2 Update Review - Dagogo

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August 12, 2020, 09:34 AM
Rasputin

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I just love my combo!

compared ns1 to dcs bridge... now I’m with a big smile...even on a Rossini system NS1 presented higher resolution, better dynamics, well resolved bass, and overall was just more lifelike .. Attachment 28659
August 12, 2020, 09:45 AM
Mike

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We have the same combo in the store and I agree, the NS1 takes the DV2 to the next level.