Emotiva Black ERC-4 Balanced CD Player/Transport

Full Description

The Emotiva ERC-4 Differential Reference CD Player and Digital Transport combines a high-quality digital CD transport and a superb balanced DAC (digital-to-analog converter) in one convenient and attractive package. In addition to serving as an audiophile CD player and transport, the ERC-4 offers both Coaxial and Optical (Toslink) S/PDIF digital audio inputs, so you can also use it as a DAC with any of your other digital audio sources that includes a coaxial or optical output. The ERC-4 is a great way to get the best sound quality possible from your CDs, and from the Red Book CD layer of hybrid SACDs. The heavy-duty transport mechanism handles your discs gently but firmly, and the precision DAC in the ERC-4 ensures that you hear every detail and nuance of the music recorded on your discs. And, if you have a computer or other digital audio source with a coax or optical digital audio output, the digital inputs on the ERC-4 will enable you to upgrade it to deliver the same superb audiophile sound quality. 

• A CD Player, Transport, And DAC – All In One
• The ERC-4 is a dedicated audio CD player. It plays standard Red Book audio CDs, the Red Book layer of Hybrid SACDs, and MP3 digital audio files from both CD-R and DVD-R media.
• The main analog outputs on the ERC-4 deliver both balanced and unbalanced audio signals – for compatibility with the widest variety of high quality audio systems.
• The ERC-4 provides a full assortment of digital output formats, including optical S/PDIF (Toslink), coax S/PDIF, and AES/EBU.
• The DAC section on the ERC-4 offers separate coax S/PDIF and optical S/PDIF (Toslink) digital inputs, both of which support stereo PCM digital audio up to 24/192k.
• Cutting Edge Audio Performance
• Our specially optimized switch mode power supply ensures a silent noise floor and eliminates all audible hum.
• Analog Devices AD1955 High-Performance Multi-Bit Delta-Sigma DAC chip delivers excellent technical specifications and superb sound quality.
• LM4562 high-performance op-amps are used in the critical I/V converter section for near-perfect linearity and exceptionally low noise and distortion.
• Quality Construction Delivers Great Performance And Long Term Reliability
• Solid machined aluminum face plate and all-metal cabinet.
• Reinforced steel chassis for rugged reliability and isolation from vibration.
• Additional internal shielding and mass loading minimize noise interference and provide further isolation from external vibrations.
• High-reliability motorized tray loading mechanism handles discs consistently and reliably.
• Impressive Usability Features
• High visibility blue graphical OLED display.
• Full front panel transport controls with blue halo illumination.
• Full function solid machined aluminum remote control.

Analog Outputs	1 Pair stereo unbalanced analog outputs 1 Pair stereo balanced analog outputs.
Digital Audio Outputs	1 Optical S/PDIF (Toslink) 1 Coax S/PDIF. 1 AES/EBU.
Digital Audio Inputs	1 Optical S/PDIF (Toslink). 1 Coax S/PDIF.
Total Harmonic Distortion	THD
IM Distortion (SMPTE 4:1)
THD+N (Red Book CD source)
Phase Deviation
Dimensions	17” wide x 4” high x 14” deep 23” wide x 7″ high x 18 deep (boxed).
Weight	21 lbs (unboxed) 26 lbs (boxed).
Power	100 – 240 VAC (automatically sensed and switched).