The EMP 1 is Electrocompaniet’s multi-channel multi-format player providing outstanding audio and video performance.The six balanced analogue output stages are improved versions of the output stages used in the highly acclaimed EMC 1UP. SMT-technology has improved circuit board layout giving a shorter signal path from the DA converters to the XLR outputs. Power supply and regulation is also improved to keep negative impacts at a minimum. The optical module provides excellent playability and is mounted on a anti-vibration platform to minimize external interference when reading the disc. DA conversion after upsampling to 192kHz/24bit is handled by the latest DACs from Cirrus Logic. The EMP 1 features a very precise clock source that has been buffered locally before clocking the upsamplers and DACs. Thus audio data is resampled and converted to analogue format in a clock domain with very little jitter. Nothing is spared in the analogue section of the EMP 1. All channels are identical from input to output, rivaling even the best CD-player in component, build and sound quality. The video section features the latest Faroudja DCDi technology including a scaler and de-interlacer, producing a outstanding progressive-scan video picture that can be scaled up to a resolution of 1080. Video outputs consists of a HDMI output with HDCP support, as well as a component output. The EMP 1 is truly exceptional - providing video, multichannel and stereo audio playback that defines the current state of art.
Products highlights
High Playability
Reliable Disc Acceptance
Slim & discrete mechanism
Progressive Scan (PAL&NTSC)
Faroudja DCDi de-interlacer
Upscaling to 720p and 1080i
HDMI technology
HDCP encryption
Multi-channel audio
Dolby Digital & DTS decoding
Digital video output
Intuitive OSD (On Screen Display) setup
Quick Disc Access Time
Audio Playback
Disc playback media :
CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD, CD,
MP3-DVD, WMA-CD
Video Playback
Compression formats :
MPEG1,MPEG2, MPEG4
Disc playback media
SACD,CD,CD-R, CD-RW,DVD,
DVD+RW,DVD+R, DVD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-VIDEO,MP3-CD,
Piture CD, JPEG, SVCD, Video CD
| Technical Data | Conditions | |
| No. of channels | 6 | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Output impedance | 100 ohm | |
| Output level | Balanced, 0dBFs | 4.5Vrms |
| Noise floor | 20 - 20 kHz | < - 130 dB |
| Frequency deviation | 20 - 20 kHz | < 0.05 dB |
| Channel separation | > 110 dB | |
| THD + N | 20 - 20 kHz | < 0.002% |
| IMD | TBD | |
| Digital/Analog Conversion | 24 bit, 192 kHz | |
| Dynamic Range | 120 dB | |
| Compatible formats | CD, HDCD, SACD, MP3 | |
| Video scaler & de-interlacer | No | |
| Dimensions | W x D x H | 480 x 420 x 95 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | |
| Power consumption | No load or signal | 45 W |
| Audio Outputs | 2channel balanced line out (XLR) | |
| HDMI | Yes | |
| Composite | Yes | |
| Digital Audio Outputs | 75 ohm S/PDIF RCA |
