Norwegian Hifi brand, Electrocompaniet has launched three new products. The EMC 1 MKV Reference CD Player, the EC 4.8 MKII Dual Mono Preamplifier and the ECM 1 MKII Balanced Network Music Player.

CD Player, Preamplifier & Music Player

The EMC 1 MKV Reference CD Player, which they say continues the legacy of Electrocompaniet’s line of flagship CD Players. The EMC 1 MKV features updated electronics and a new more compact and stronger chassis. The ECM 1 MKII Balanced Network Music Player has brand new in-house developed software and accompanying controlling app, plus updated electronics. The EC 4.8 MKII Dual Mono Preamplifier also features brand new software, updated electronics and brand new chassis. All three feature an updated design to be in line with the new MKII versions of Electrocompaniet products. Specs and more information below.

Prices & Specs

EMC 1 MKV – 5499 €

• Output level: (unbalanced) 2.3Vrms (balanced) 4.6Vrms
• Noise floor: < -130dB
• Frequency deviation: 0.05dB
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• THD+N: <0.003%
• Dynamic range: 120 dB
• Power consumption: 25 W
• Power consumption Standby: 0.5 W
• Compatible formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• Digital outputs: SPDIF COAX,

SPDIF TOSLINK

• Control inputs: RS232, 12V Trigger
• Dimensions:

Width 470 mm – 18.5”

Depth 422 mm – 16.6”

Height 118 mm – 4.64”

• Weight: 18 kg – 39.6 lbs

ECM 1 MKII – 4199 €

• Number of channels: 2 ch
• Noise floor: < -145dB
• Frequency response: 0.5 – 48 kHz
• THD + N: < 0.0005%
• Upsampling rate: 192 kHz, 24bit
• Digital/Analog Conversion: 192 kHz, 24 bit
• Input sampling rate:

2x TosLink SPDIF – 192 kHz, 24 bit

2x Coax SPDIF – 192 kHz, 24 bit

• Network connection: WiFi or LAN
• Internal drive: Docking, self-installation

3.5”/2.5” – unlimited capacity

Streamer section

• Advanced 802.11 AC WiFi with MIMO
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)
• 1x USB for external storage
• 1x SPDIF Coax output

Streaming services

• Airplay
• Spotify Connect
• TIDAL
• Qobuz
• Internet Radio
• DLNA as renderer
• Bluetooth

Supported audio formats: All popular formats including: WAV/WAVE, MP3, AAC+, Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC, MQA, APE, WMA, up to 192kHz/24bit, DSD, up to DSD 128 (5.6 MHz).

Supported control interfaces: DLNA, UPnP, Webinterface, Android and iOS App,

IR Remote control.

• Dimensions: 470 x 381 x 80 mm

18.5 x 15 x 3,14 inches

• Weight: 8,3kg / 18 lbs (without internal drive)

EC 4.8 MKII – 3899 €

• Number of channels: 2 ch
• Inputs: 2 BAL, 3 SE, 1 HT
• Outputs: 1 BAL, 1 REC OUT (fixed)
• Construction: Fully balanced, dual mono
• Input stage: JFET transistors
• Output stage: High Bias BJT transistors
• Volume control: Fully balanced
• Input impedance: 47 kOhm
• Input level: Single ended > 15 Vp-p

Balanced > 30 Vp-p

• Noise floor: < -130 dB
• Channel separation: > 120dB
• Frequency response: 0.5 – 200 kHz
• Gain: -111dB to +6dB
• Output impedance: 100 Ohms
• Output level: Single ended > 15 Vp-p

Balanced > 30 Vp-p

• THD + N: < 0,002%.
• Power consumption: 30 W
• Dimensions:

Width: 470 mm – 18.5”

Depth: 372 mm – 14.5”

Height: 80 mm – 3.14”

• Weight: 11.3 kg – 24.9 lbs

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