ERC-2

About the ERC-2

The Emotiva ERC-2 is a solid-state, slot-loading CD player designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality sound at an affordable price. It supports Redbook CD, HDCD, and MP3 playback formats. The player features a robust build with a satiny black brushed aluminum faceplate and stainless steel accents. It includes one set of balanced XLR analog outputs, two sets of unbalanced RCA analog outputs, and digital outputs including S/PDIF coaxial, TosLink optical, and AES/EBU via XLR. The ERC-2 uses Analog Devices AD1955 DACs with 24-bit, 384 times oversampling digital filtering, and discrete dual-differential line amplifier stages for refined I/V conversion and analog output. It offers excellent technical performance with frequency response from 0 to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB, signal-to-noise ratio over 100 dB, channel separation greater than 95 dB at 1 kHz, and total harmonic distortion below 0.01% at 0 dB 1 kHz. The player weighs 17.5 pounds and measures 17" wide by 4.25" high by 14" deep. It is designed and supported in Franklin, Tennessee, with manufacturing in China, enabling a competitive price point. The ERC-2 is praised for its smooth, open, and musical sound character, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious audiophiles.