Measurement and Review of Emotiva DC-1 DAC

[Sal1950]

Update on Emotiva customer service. When I called them to say the "repaired" Stealth DC-1 DAC was still on the fritz, they offered, without my asking, to send me a UPS shipping label so that it can go back in again. Sounds like they would really like to help.

Good to hear Mr Spock.

 

[sealman]

Here we are 2 1/2 years later and still no Stealth Dc1 replacement.

 

[Sal1950]

Here we are 2 1/2 years later and still no Stealth Dc1 replacement.

I remember seeing pictures of the DC-2 a few years back.
I'll afraid it was still-born.

 

[WondrousHippo]

Here we are 2 1/2 years later and still no Stealth Dc1 replacement.

Genuinely a shame, the analog input and five digital inputs is a combo few other devices match. Perfect for integrating vinyl into an otherwise digital setup

 

[Sal1950]

Genuinely a shame, the analog input and five digital inputs is a combo few other devices match. Perfect for integrating vinyl into an otherwise digital setup

Yep, they also had the matching SP-1 which added 3 more analog inputs and a phono stage. It combined with the DC-1 into a very nice remote controlled minimalist pre-amp. I don't understand what goes on at Emotiva, every time they have a very promising product, one way or the other they shoot themselves in the foot with it.

 

[Jinjuku]

Here we are 2 1/2 years later and still no Stealth Dc1 replacement.

They are no longer in the DAC business...

 

[gvl]

They are no longer in the DAC business...

Blame Topping and SMSL.

 

[Jinjuku]

Blame Topping and SMSL.

I wouldn't be surprised. But they are a niche company with only so many resources. They are however solidly in the AVR game and I can understand that move away from DAC's.

 

[gvl]

Chances are Topping already sold more DACs than Emotiva ever managed to.