I haven't looked in detail at it but my comment was intended to spur you into thinking what kind of material you're wanting to play. If its DSD then I'm sure the EMM will do great, probably its amongst the very best. However DSD is at the opposite end of the spectrum from redbook - a DAC optimized for it will be poor at 44k1/16.
I don't understand your comment 'forget about Ed'. The designer of a DAC is for me the defining issue as to whether I'd recommend it or not when I've not actually heard it. You'll note I suggest AMR and Audial - primarily those suggestions are based on my respect for their designers, coz I've heard neither.
I don't understand your comment 'forget about Ed'. The designer of a DAC is for me the defining issue as to whether I'd recommend it or not when I've not actually heard it. You'll note I suggest AMR and Audial - primarily those suggestions are based on my respect for their designers, coz I've heard neither.