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Post by Dark Ranger on Nov 20, 2012 19:30:45 GMT -5
That's going to be an individual call, the UPA-200 (like the UPA-1) will have a built in DAC so functionally it should do all you need (unless you're using the XDA USB input, no USB DAC support on UMC). Amps with built-in DACs? Heck yeah! Cut out the middleman!
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Post by tchaik on Nov 20, 2012 20:41:58 GMT -5
just out of curiosity.... will this have the same, better, or lesser sound quality than the umc-1 irrespective of the emo-q changes?
tchaik.............
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Post by jamrock on Nov 20, 2012 20:48:12 GMT -5
The sound of a component is the sum total of all the parts that contribute to the audio output. Not any one part in particular. We will just have to listen to both, preferably under a DBL scenario to tell if there is/are any difference. No one can tell what a component will sound like just by the inclusion of one part .
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Post by amt on Nov 20, 2012 20:51:00 GMT -5
Does this unit have Dolby Volume? Since it's not mentioned on the product page, I would assume no. Weren't there issues reported with Dolby Volume with some users for the UMC-1? I wonder if it could not be resolved, so the feature was dropped.
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Post by autocrat on Nov 20, 2012 21:22:45 GMT -5
Will it decode DSD via HDMI? If not, will it decode PCM @176.4kHz via HDMI? If none of the above, will the UMC-1 be fixed to put that decoding ability back in so those of us with players that don't do 88.2kHz don't have to suffer on old firmware? Thanks.
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Post by tchaik on Nov 21, 2012 9:43:45 GMT -5
The sound of a component is the sum total of all the parts that contribute to the audio output. Not any one part in particular. We will just have to listen to both, preferably under a DBL scenario to tell if there is/are any difference. No one can tell what a component will sound like just by the inclusion of one part . agreed. just wondering if dan or lonnie have suggested a sq comparison as much. tchaik...........
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Post by bolle on Nov 21, 2012 10:56:00 GMT -5
Hello, the UMC-200 made me register after I have been reading silently for quite a while. Since I was planning to add a separate DSP and PEQ to my Onkyo PR-SC 886, the PEQ feature of the UMC-200 is of special interest to me. Could anyone give some detailed insight - especially max and min dB change per band and how fine or coarse one can select the frequency? Also is the bass management "correct" this time, so the Sub EQ corrects the .1 output and not input channel? (Unlike the UMC-1) Thanks in advance!
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Post by Viktor on Nov 21, 2012 11:34:18 GMT -5
The new remote looks very slick, but I hope the lack of input buttons doesn't mean the input customization from the UMC-1 is gone since that's probably my favorite feature. I have set up the AUX 1, 2 and 3 buttons to switch between outputting the signal from my PC with no sound, stereo sound, and surround sound respectively, regardless of audio format. Nice!
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Post by doc1963 on Nov 21, 2012 12:17:41 GMT -5
Hello, the UMC-200 made me register after I have been reading silently for quite a while. Since I was planning to add a separate DSP and PEQ to my Onkyo PR-SC 886, the PEQ feature of the UMC-200 is of special interest to me. Could anyone give some detailed insight - especially max and min dB change per band and how fine or coarse one can select the frequency? Also is the bass management "correct" this time, so the Sub EQ corrects the .1 output and not input channel? (Unlike the UMC-1)Thanks in advance! That was corrected on the UMC-1 with the latest (7.04.19) firmware that was released this time last year.....
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Post by hapazoid on Nov 21, 2012 15:00:38 GMT -5
Hi,
I am considering buying the UMC-200. I would like to be able to hook up my iMac Mini to the processor. Does this processor support transporting music from computer to processor via USB? At all?
Does this processor have a built-in DAC? Would it be beneficial to have another DAC like the XDA-2?
Thanks.
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Post by hemster on Nov 21, 2012 15:18:48 GMT -5
Hi, I am considering buying the UMC-200. I would like to be able to hook up my iMac Mini to the processor. Does this processor support transporting music from computer to processor via USB? At all? Does this processor have a built-in DAC? Would it be beneficial to have another DAC like the XDA-2? Thanks. Per the web site, the USB Input accepts Emotiva Bluetooth dongle only. Although there is a DAC built into the UMC-200, you would be better served with a dedicated DAC such as the XDA-2, IMHO. This also provides the option to use the XLR balanced connections to active speakers.
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Post by bolle on Nov 21, 2012 15:20:08 GMT -5
doc1963: Ah, thank you for the info! :-) hapazoid: A DAC is one of the central features of a PreAmp - it should have one. ;-) @thread: Still VERY interested in details about the PEQ.
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Post by bootman on Nov 21, 2012 15:26:24 GMT -5
doc1963: Ah, thank you for the info! :-) hapazoid: A DAC is one of the central features of a PreAmp - it should have one. ;-) @thread: Still VERY interested in details about the PEQ. There is a DAC! You access it via HDMI, toslink or coax. No different than anything with these digital inputs that eventually get converted to analog so you can hear the source... What do you guys think having a DAC means?
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Post by bolle on Nov 21, 2012 17:00:40 GMT -5
bootman: I don´t know why you quote my post - perhaps you didn´t get my slight irony? Essentially I already told the same as you.
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Post by hapazoid on Nov 21, 2012 18:07:06 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. I am a complete noob. I am going to buy this barring a terrible review.
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Post by doc1963 on Nov 21, 2012 18:50:10 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. I am a complete noob. I am going to buy this barring a terrible review. Nothing wrong with being a "noob". You'll find that many of the folks here will go out of their way to help you along. The UMC-200 is an excellent choice as a place to start. As with any product, you're bound to find someone who hates it, but you need to understand that those are the voices that you're gonna hear the loudest. Do also understand that Emotiva gives you a full 30 day satisfaction guarantee. Try it out in your own home, in your own system, and if your not happy with it, return it for a full refund. We could tell you that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but you might think otherwise..... Since you're just starting out, and joining the Emotiva family to boot, please do tell what else you've got going on in your system.....
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Post by klinemj on Nov 21, 2012 19:09:45 GMT -5
The PEQ is really nice, per the demo at Emofest. As I recall...11 adjustable frequencies per channel with pre-defined midpoints but the midpoints can be modified. This is going to be a very good entry level pre/pro.
Mark
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Post by emovac on Nov 21, 2012 19:26:20 GMT -5
doc1963: Ah, thank you for the info! :-) hapazoid: A DAC is one of the central features of a PreAmp ( PREPRO) - it should does have one. ;-) @thread: Still VERY interested in details about the PEQ. FYI, the UMC-200 is a pre-pro. Generally, a preamp does not have digital inputs. That is where the PROcessor part comes in. A fairly common misconception. Welcome to the lounge.
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Post by bootman on Nov 21, 2012 20:49:43 GMT -5
bootman: I don´t know why you quote my post - perhaps you didn´t get my slight irony? Essentially I already told the same as you. My humble apologies. I usually catch subtle humor. ...and hapazoid if I came across as brash, my apologies to you also. We all started as a "noob". Don't take what we say at heart and many here can help you through your audio journey.
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Post by 2muchht on Nov 22, 2012 0:59:37 GMT -5
Does this unit have Dolby Volume? Very unlikely. It was never promised, at least as far as I recall, and isn't mentioned in the spec preview. More telling, it isn't shown as being available in either of the Cirrus DSP chips used as both are a bit old and pre date the availability of Dolby Volume. My recollection is that the UMC 1 uses as DSP post processor chip for DV, as do other most other Cirrus based products with DV. Other products use dual TI DSP for this, albeit probably at a higher cost.
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