Umc-1

[ECLIPSEONYA]

Has anyone gotten ahold of these yet? I am looking to do seperates and I would like to know a little more about this from someone who has it or has gotten to demo it. Ive locked in my speakers (studio 100's/CC-690?ADp-590/Servo15) and want to get the most info I can. I am looking at the MCA50v from Anthem and just wanna cover all my bases. Which by the way does anyone know the current retail price for the Anthem? It looks to be a nice piece of machinery, obviously not the D2 but still nice.

 

[oppman99]

The UMC has not been released yet. Word now is July before it becomes available. Nice choice in speakers. I have 100's myself.

 

[ECLIPSEONYA]

thanks. Unfortunately I dont get to have any of the new gear Im getting until November. Apparently there is a skirmish in the middle east they needed me to tend to.

 

[Warpdrv]

Thank you so much for your duty....

It is great to hear from all you amazing dedicated people bustin their asses for our country !!!!!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Maybe I should have held on to the Servo for you, I kind of miss it.

 

[Warpdrv]

I am looking at the MCA50v from Anthem and just wanna cover all my bases. Which by the way does anyone know the current retail price for the Anthem? It looks to be a nice piece of machinery, obviously not the D2 but still nice.

I assume that you are talking about the AVM50v "Pre Amp" and not the MCA50 "AMP"

If so, it would be incredibly difficult to compare the UMC to the AVM50v, they are certainly in different price brackets to be certain. The Anthem is roughly 6 times the price of the UMC....

 

[majorloser]

Since you're in no real hurry to buy a pre/pro, you might want to wait and see what happens with the UMC-1 and the XMC-1 scheduled to be released either late this year or early next year. It probably wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put your name on the "pre-order" list for the XMC-1. There's no obligation to buy nor will you be chaged. If you decide you don't want it when they contact you to arrange for the payment and shipment, you don't need to place the order.

http://emotiva.com/preorder.html


BTW- thanks for your service

 

[Shock]

Just nuke them already and terraform some sweet desert golf courses.

 

[Lordoftherings]

thanks. Unfortunately I dont get to have any of the new gear Im getting until November. Apparently there is a skirmish in the middle east they needed me to tend to.

May I ask what is the precise duty of your functions?

Regards,

Bob

Note: The Anthem MCA 50 Multichannel Power Amplifier retails for $2,499.
And the Anthem AVM 50v/ARC* Surround Processor retails for $5,499 ($500 less without ARC*).
* But you do want ARC (Anthem Room Correction). And yes indeed, it is a very nice piece of machinery, with the latest audio refinements and custom Gennum-based Video Processor.

 

[Rickster71]

Since you're in no real hurry to buy a pre/pro, you might want to wait and see what happens with the UMC-1 and the XMC-1 scheduled to be released either late this year or early next year. It probably wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put your name on the "pre-order" list for the XMC-1. There's no obligation to buy nor will you be chaged. If you decide you don't want it when they contact you to arrange for the payment and shipment, you don't need to place the order.

http://emotiva.com/preorder.html


BTW- thanks for your service

Hi Dave, is there anywhere to compare the specs / features of the UMC-1 to the XMC-1?
I've checked their site and don't see where they mention the XMC.

EDIT: Are the model designations significant, is the 'X' superior to the 'U'?
Thanks,
Rick

 

[Warpdrv]

Hey Rickster....

Obviously this is the info on the UMC-1
http://emotiva.com/umc1.shtm



And here is the thread with the Preliminary Feature set for the XMC-1

http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=updates&action=display&thread=4121

XMC-1 Audio/Video Media Processor/Controller - preliminary feature set (updated 2/27/09)
Twin Cirrus® 32 bit dual core DSP’s for uncompromised high resolution HD audio decoding
Decoding support for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD, Dolby PLIIx, DTS, DTSES, DTS HD, DTS Master Audio, DTS Neo 6, SPDIF, PCM 8 channel (note: some audio formats only supported via HDMI)
Dual Genesis® Torino high performance video scaling engines with full Faroujda DCDi® processing for main zone and second audio/video zone. Enables simitaltanouus or independent selection of any audio/video source
Full HDMI 1.3a support
Front panel direct access control for inputs
Absolute HDMI bypass “reference” mode – hardware enabled, supports advanced bit depths
Independent dual zone capability for both analog and digital audio sources
Automatic Emo-Q™ multi channel room correction and automatic loudspeaker setup. Calibrated measurement microphone included.
Quadruple bass manager with independently selectable high and low pass frequencies from 40hz – 160hz
Independently selectable HP/LP slope rates of 12 or 24 db/octave
All legacy video inputs can be scaled and output over HDMI at up to 1080p in main and second zone
HDMI sources can be format converted to component video up to 1080i in main and second zone
Full color graphical OSD over live video, including HDMI in main and second zone.
All inputs are assignable and feature input labeling, selectable decode modes, selectable triggers, etc.
Independent graphic EQ and bass and treble controls
0.5dB level trims on all channels
Headphone output – front panel
Professional balanced (XLR) line outputs on main 7.1 channels with THAT Corp.™ OutSmarts® balanced line drivers for exceptionally high common mode rejection.
Analog Devices 24/192 DAC’s
Analog Devices 24/192 ADC’s
Premium quality signal path and component selection for uncompromised audio/video performance
High voltage, low impedance main single ended (RCA) analog outputs (7 VRMS)
8 - HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs. 2 main, 1 Zone 2
1 - Precision phono input with MC/MM capability
1 - composite video input (RCA)
1 - S-video input (S-video mini DIN)
3 - component video inputs (RCA)
2 - component video outputs (RCA) main and Zone 2
4 - stereo analog audio inputs (RCA)
1 - stereo XLR input
1 - 7.1 analog input set (RCA)
4 - coaxial digital inputs, (RCA)
4- optical digital inputs (Toslink)
1- coax digital audio output (RCA)
1- optical digital audio output (Toslink)
1 - Stereo or 2 channel analog multi channel mix down output for fixed level monitoring (RCA)
1- stereo analog variable and independent Zone 2 output (RCA)
1 - stereo analog fixed level record output (RCA)
High performance AM/FM tuner with 24 FM and 6 AM presets
Full RS-232 control
4 - assignable trigger outputs Movie/Music/Ampx2 (3.5mm mini)
1- IR remote input (3.5mm mini)
1 - IR output (3.5mm mini)
1 - microphone input (3.5mm stereo mini)
1- USB data input (for software upgrades only)
3 RU chassis

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Damn, 8 HDMI Inputs & 3 HDMI Outputs?

I think I'll buy it just for that.

Man, I can't imagine having the XMC-1 + 5 XPA-1s!!!

Anybody want to buy my Denon AVR-5308CI & DVD-3800BDCI?

 

[Nemo128]

I'll take whichever one will give me dual zone HDMI out + UPA-7 please.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Short of 6.

Man, I can't imagine having the XMC-1 + 5 XPA-1s!!!

Only 5 XPA-1? With Audyssey DSX, you'll need 11 of these puppies!

 

[Lordoftherings]

Short of 4.

I'll take whichever one will give me dual zone HDMI out + UPA-7 please.

You're still short of 4 more channel amplifiers (Audyssey DSX, separate SEQ).

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Only 5 XPA-1? With Audyssey DSX, you'll need 11 of these puppies!

No, since I despise gimmicks like Room Corrections, EQs, Tones, DSPs, & 7.1, five XPA-1s will do just fine.

I would bypass all EQs & DSPs for sure!

 

[Nemo128]

You're still short of 4 more channel amplifiers (Audyssey DSX, separate SEQ).

I only have 7 speakers. 5 for living room, 2 for bedroom.

 

[Lordoftherings]

No, since I despise gimmicks like Room Corrections, EQs, Tones, DSPs, & 7.1, five XPA-1s will do just fine.

I would bypass all EQs & DSPs for sure!

I only have 7 speakers. 5 for living room, 2 for bedroom.

All right, all right, that was just an idea of how to expand, instead of how to depend.

 

[Warpdrv]

No, since I despise gimmicks like Room Corrections, EQs,

I would bypass all EQs & DSPs for sure!

Now is where I have to interdict.....

Maybe if you had a Room Correction worthy of using, you might be able to appreciate what they have to offer....

I have been running the ARC room correction for a little while now, I thought I could truly appreciate what it has introduced to my system..... But today is when I really got a grasp for how and why - while trying to find out how my subs were performing in my GIANT room, my buddy came over to run REW on my system, and we tested in a couple of LP's and though my subs are rolling off a touch early down low, which I know I will find the setting or reason why its doing so - we ran REW full range and found that it was flatter then any measurement I have ever seen to date..... and when I say flat - as soon as he saw that response his jaw dropped in astonishment.... as did mine... I have never seen anything like that - PERIOD. When he emails me the response curve you will see..... It was then when I could truly appreciate what a serious room correction implementation was capable of...

Anthem Logic - Music is another absolutely amazing addition as a sound matrix.... don't get me wrong, I have never been a big fan of matrixes - but when its right.... It can be right - but it depends on how its handled...

So far I am very, very very impressed with what Anthem and ARC brings to the plate...

 

[Seth=L]

Now is where I have to interdict.....

LOL, not realizing that "interdict" was a word I looked it up. I don't think that word means what you think it means. Interject, while a common word, would have been just fine for the occasion. None the less, I am glad to have learned a new word. I am also very happy to have learned a new word that sounds humorous when spoken.

"INCONCEIVABLE"

"you keep using that word... but I don't think it means what you think it means."