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The EMP 3 is a premium multi-format disc player designed to deliver both high-end stereo listening and full home-theatre support. Built in Norway with the brand’s signature attention to both build quality and musical integrity, it handles CD, SACD, Blu-ray (2D/3D), DVD-Audio and more, while offering a dedicated balanced stereo output for serious two-channel systems. With up-scaling to 4K, dual-HDMI outputs, and a streaming/network interface, it bridges the worlds of audiophile playback and modern multimedia convenience. In a two-channel context it provides the kind of quiet, high-res analogue output typical of Electrocompaniet’s dedicated stereo gear; in a theatre context it gives full multi-channel flexibility.
This Unit comes with a 6 month warranty upon sale.
This unit comes with a box but does not include free shipping so please conatc the store for a quote.
Feature
Specification
Media Formats
CD, SACD (stereo & multi-channel), DVD-Audio, Blu-ray (2D & 3D), DVD-Video, AVCHD, HDCD
Video Upscaling
Up to 4K (3840 × 2160)
Audio Outputs
Balanced stereo (XLR), 7.1-channel RCA, coaxial and optical digital
Video Outputs
Dual HDMI
DAC Resolution
24-bit / 192 kHz
Dynamic Range
120 dB (balanced)
THD+N
< 0.004% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Output Impedance
100 Ω (analogue)
Channel Separation
> 110 dB
Dimensions (W × D × H)
466 × 316 × 93 mm
Weight
10 kg
Power Consumption
35 W (0.5 W standby)
Condition is unknown, so A$5,000 reads as upper-end fair to slightly ambitious rather than a bargain; a confirmed clean, working example would want strong provenance to justify it. A known recent Euro sale at A$1,650 for an EMP 3 in good shape with almost complete accessories suggests the market can sit well below this asking level, though Australian pricing and shipping can push that up.
What makes it worth a look is the EMP 3’s genuinely broad-format appeal: it’s a serious disc spinner for CD, SACD, DVD-Audio and Blu-ray, with balanced stereo outs, HDMI, and 4K upscaling, so it suits someone who still values physical media and wants one box for music and home-theatre duties. If it’s original-owner, fully functional, and includes the remote, manuals, and any special cables, that strengthens the case; at this price, I’d want proof of laser reliability and all-format playback before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Electrocompaniet: Norwegian Heritage in High-End Audio
Electrocompaniet was founded in 1973 by Per "Abe" Abrahamsen, a Norwegian engineer and musician who co-created the company alongside broadcaster and producer Svein Erik Børja. The brand emerged from a vision to build transistor amplifiers based on the theoretical work of Finnish researcher Dr. Matti Otala. From its inception, Electrocompaniet has remained rooted in Norway, with design, assembly, and component sourcing centered in the Stavanger region. This commitment to local manufacturing and Norwegian engineering principles continues to define the company's identity and sonic character more than five decades later.
The brand is recognized primarily for power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers, which established its reputation beginning with the acclaimed 25-watt amplifier of the 1970s. Electrocompaniet's product portfolio has expanded to include CD players, streamers, turntables, and speakers—all classified by the company as "fine audio instruments" designed to reproduce music with natural fidelity. Each component is manufactured in Norway and exported to over fifty countries worldwide, reflecting the company's commitment to maintaining production standards and quality control at home.
Electrocompaniet occupies the high-end audio market, earning respect among discerning audiophiles, recording engineers, and major studios for nearly five decades. The brand is positioned as Norway's largest manufacturer of premium hi-fi equipment, with a legacy built on technical excellence and sonic purity rather than mass-market appeal. Despite ownership changes and industry challenges, Electrocompaniet continues to release flagship products under technical leadership trained by founder Abrahamsen, maintaining its standing as a serious contender in the luxury audio segment.
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