Electrocompaniet EMC 1 MKV Reference CD Player

The Electrocompaniet EMC 1 MKV Reference is a no-compromise, top-loading CD player built for those who refuse to let their silver disc collection gather dust. Hand-assembled in Norway, the MKV refines the legendary EMC 1 legacy with a new, high-precision drive unit, updated electronics, and a significantly more rigid chassis. It is designed to bridge the gap between digital convenience and the soul-stirring musicality of high-end analog.

How It Sounds?

The EMC 1 MKV is frequently described as "analog-like" and "organic." It avoids the clinical, "digitally etched" sound of many modern players, opting instead for a holographic soundstage and a knockout punch to the low-end. It provides a relaxed, fatigue-free presentation that allows for "listening for the long haul" without sacrificing micro-detail or transient speed.

What the Experts Think?

• The EMC 1 series is one of the most decorated product lines in audio history. The MKV continues this tradition, earning top honors from the world’s most respected hi-fi publications:
• "Product of the Year" (Stereo+): Awarded for its uncompromising build quality and its ability to transform standard CDs into a true high-end experience.
• 5-Star Reference Rating (Hifi-Music): Critics highlight the MKV as one of the few players left on the market that focuses on the "soul of the music" rather than just technical specs.
• Editors' Choice (The Absolute Sound): Frequently cited as a benchmark for "analog-like" digital playback, praised for its proprietary vibration-canceling technology.
• Highly Commended (Hi-Fi World): Recognized for its "exceptional dynamics and ability to reveal complex layers in the musical soundstage."

"The EMC 1 MKV is a musical instrument in its own right. In a world of streaming, it reminds us why the physical format is still king." – International Audio Review

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Output level: 2.3Vrms (unbalanced); 4.6Vrms (balanced)
  
• Noise floor: < -130dB
  
• Frequency deviation: 0.05dB (20-20kHz)
  
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
  
• THD+N: <0.003%
  
• Dynamic range: 120 dB
  
• Power consumption: 25 W
  
• Digital/analog conversion: 24 bit/192kHz
  
• Power consumption Standby:  0.5 W
  
• Compatible formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
  
• Digital outputs: SPDIF COAX, SPDIF TOSLINK
  
• Control inputs: RS232, 12V Trigger
  
• True balanced system
  
• Mechanical filter which cancels acoustic/mechanical vibrations preventing the laser pick-up from receiving unwanted signals
  
• Fully remote
  
• Dimensions:
  Width: 470 mm / 18.5 inches
  Depth: 422 mm / 16.6 inches
  Height: 118 mm / 4.64 inches
  Weight: 18 Kg / 39.6 lbs.