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Post by Topend on Nov 30, 2013 14:10:07 GMT -5
Will I still be able to fight off intruders with the remote? If the remote doesn't weigh 10 lbs. I'm not buying it. I like the heavy metal remotes too. Dave.
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Post by pop on Nov 30, 2013 14:14:04 GMT -5
It just needs to be illuminated so I can see what I am swinging at.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 7:36:45 GMT -5
hilarious... If the remote doesn't weigh 10 lbs. I'm not buying it.
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Post by peterk on Dec 7, 2013 8:46:06 GMT -5
I would think these remotes should include a built in stun gun! One Emotiva remote weighs more than all my other remotes put together.
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Post by Topend on Dec 7, 2013 19:48:25 GMT -5
It just needs to be illuminated so I can see what I am swinging at. Yes.
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Post by ryan08 on Dec 9, 2013 15:57:56 GMT -5
A lot of people will need to reinforce their coffee tables in order to support yet another Emo remote. Just sayin...
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Post by diablo561 on Dec 27, 2013 19:34:44 GMT -5
Being that the XMC-1 is about a month and a half away, what are the chances that a downloadable owners manual could be made available? I know many of us have been waiting a looooooong time for this product.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Dec 27, 2013 21:29:44 GMT -5
I think we'll see an updated product page first, as Dan alluded in the podcast. I haven't seen a manual released before the product (though I've hardly been around that long).
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Post by wadec22 on Dec 29, 2013 11:12:51 GMT -5
so is the xmc-1 going to support 3d or 4k? I noticed the product page makes no mention of either.
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Post by cwt on Dec 29, 2013 11:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by LCSeminole on Dec 29, 2013 11:44:51 GMT -5
so is the xmc-1 going to support 3d or 4k? I noticed the product page makes no mention of either. The product page does say HDMI v1.4 compliant, so 3D support is a given. As for 4k, from what I've understood, there will be a hardware HDMI switcher that is true bit perfect, thus no video processing, so whatever source you send will be passed on untouched. Why have video processing when source and display components are every bit as good?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2013 11:46:39 GMT -5
Well said. The product page does say HDMI v1.4 compliant, so 3D support is a given. As for 4k, from what I've understood, there will be a hardware HDMI switcher that is true bit perfect, thus no video processing, so whatever source you send will be passed on untouched. Why have video processing when source and display components are every bit as good?
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Post by wadec22 on Dec 29, 2013 11:50:56 GMT -5
thank you for the quick response guys. I guess I ask about 4k since most new high end avrs and processors are touting 4k upconversion. I have no idea how effective that is, but I was curious.
I've been getting by on my umc-1 for what seems an eternity now. since we are close to release, I was am just confirming this is the route I want to go. Marantz 7701 and latest denon avrs are looking pretty tempting as well.
I just hope the xmc-1 lives up to the hype. I want a bug free experience like I used to have with my old denon.
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Post by mcteague on Dec 30, 2013 11:19:22 GMT -5
First post on this forum. I have a 9 year old TacT RCS 2.0 room control preamp that no longer accepts control from a PC. So, I am not able to recalibrate or modify the existing curve. My Linkwitz Orion speakers have had several updates to the analog signal processor and those updates are what led me to discover the TacT was not fully function-able any more. As we know, TacT has gone out of business. So, that is what led me on a search to see who was offering room correction these days for reasonable money. That led me to the upcoming Emotiva XMC-1. Emotiva have not been able to address comparisons between my TacT and the XMC-1 so I guess I need to wait until some of you get the device and offer up feedback. I am most interested in how the PC connects to the device to run the calibration process. They have told me curves are installed via USB. The Dirac has multiple calibration points whereas my TacT only has the one so that may be an improvement. Also, the TacT remote is overloaded by my plasma's IR so I cannot adjust volume when watching movies. That is a pain. I would assume the Emotiva product won't have that issue as it is aimed more at home theater. In my system, 2 channel stereo is the primary use for music and I use that setup for movie watching as well. Looking forward to the roll out! Tim
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Post by Gary Cook on Dec 30, 2013 13:38:46 GMT -5
thank you for the quick response guys. I guess I ask about 4k since most new high end avrs and processors are touting 4k upconversion. I have no idea how effective that is, but I was curious. My experience has been that video up conversion is best left to the display as its manufacturer knows best what works with their hardware. Not discounting professional level up converters of course. Happy New Year Gary
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Post by cwt on Dec 31, 2013 0:17:47 GMT -5
Also, the TacT remote is overloaded by my plasma's IR so I cannot adjust volume when watching movies. That is a pain. I would assume the Emotiva product won't have that issue as it is aimed more at home theater. In my system, 2 channel stereo is the primary use for music and I use that setup for movie watching as well. Looking forward to the roll out! Tim Welcome Tim ; is your plasma a 3d model by chance ? The trouble with ir 3d systems is they flood the room and interfere with other ir frequencies . Main reason a lot of display ce's are switching to rf instead I suspect [ my early epson 3d projector has trouble with my oppo ] Would be nice if the xmc1 operated with rf but not confident as I dont know of any that do these days .. That said theres many remote controls out there that arent that good even with fresh batteries and need to be aimed directly at the ir sensor ; had a toshiba once that was hopeless
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Post by Erwin.BE on Dec 31, 2013 2:20:51 GMT -5
First post on this forum. I have a 9 year old TacT RCS 2.0 room control preamp that no longer accepts control from a PC. So, I am not able to recalibrate or modify the existing curve. My Linkwitz Orion speakers have had several updates to the analog signal processor and those updates are what led me to discover the TacT was not fully function-able any more. As we know, TacT has gone out of business. So, that is what led me on a search to see who was offering room correction these days for reasonable money. That led me to the upcoming Emotiva XMC-1. Emotiva have not been able to address comparisons between my TacT and the XMC-1 so I guess I need to wait until some of you get the device and offer up feedback. I am most interested in how the PC connects to the device to run the calibration process. They have told me curves are installed via USB. The Dirac has multiple calibration points whereas my TacT only has the one so that may be an improvement. Also, the TacT remote is overloaded by my plasma's IR so I cannot adjust volume when watching movies. That is a pain. I would assume the Emotiva product won't have that issue as it is aimed more at home theater. In my system, 2 channel stereo is the primary use for music and I use that setup for movie watching as well. Looking forward to the roll out! Tim Welcome Tim I have been reading a lot about the Orion speakers in the past. Very cool. This has lead me to purchase a pair of Jamo R909 which are also open baffle and dipole bass. They use passive crossovers, not active. Nonetheless, that bass sounds tight as a tight ass! I am not clear on how you have your plasma connected now, but if it's two-channel audio you are after you can also use the PC as a source and run DIRAC on that. I use Amarra Symphony (with iRC, a recent addition with DIRAC) as a software player (only works with Macs). My current set is only temporal since we are building a house, hence no acoustic treatment. But bass now sounds even tighter. Treble is a bit to hot, but you can simply tailor it's filter to taste, or choose to reduce the workable frequency area. When the stereo set makes it eventually to the new house, it will be expanded with a screen (maybe in-ceiling retractable projection) for casual viewing. I do not plan to use a AV-processor there, rather run video through an Oppo 105 or so. Only to use Amarra for stereo music. You can purchase DIRAC as a stand-alone PC (or Mac) version. www.dirac.se/en/consumer-products/dirac-rcs.aspxMy name is now also on the XMC-1 pre-order list. XMC-1 is meant for the HT. So both the living room's stereo and the HT will be DIRACCED!
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Post by mcteague on Dec 31, 2013 8:07:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys. My plasma is a 3D model but the previous one was not and the TacT remote did not work there either. Every other remote works with the TV on though so I think the TacT version is just too IR sensitive.
I have checked out the Dirac PC software but really don't want to connect my computer to my hi-fi. I have over 600 CDs, mostly classical, and prefer that system. I picked up the TacT as a reconditioned model for about 1/3 the cost mainly to be able to get a handle on boomy bass. Room treatments did not help much. What I found was that the room correction just cleaned everything up. When I bypass the correction things just sound less clear and more muddled. Really tough to go without once you hear what it can do. When I talk to the rare person who seems interested in audio I say "speakers, rooms, recordings", everything else pales in comparison. There is so much snake oil in this field so just concentrate on those 3 items and good sound is almost guaranteed.
Tim
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Post by AudioHTIT on Dec 31, 2013 10:29:27 GMT -5
... Would be nice if the xmc1 operated with rf but not confident as I dont know of any that do these days ... The XMC-1 (and many other AVR's, processors, and HT devices) does IP control, which is really the best solution these days.
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Post by deewan on Jan 6, 2014 9:23:36 GMT -5
I've been getting by on my umc-1 for what seems an eternity now. since we are close to release, I was am just confirming this is the route I want to go. Marantz 7701 and latest denon avrs are looking pretty tempting as well. I just hope the xmc-1 lives up to the hype. I want a bug free experience like I used to have with my old denon. If you do choose to go with a processor other than the XMC-1, personally I would steer clear of Denon. After Marantz and Denon merged, many of the yahoo's went to the Denon side. Their quality has declined in recent years. Marantz, still a good quality product. That's my two cents anyway after seeing a lot of Denon AVR issues being submitted for repair. Like you, I am sure everyone wants the XMC-1 to be bug free when released. AV equipment is more complex now than ever before so making sure everything works with everything is a daunting task. The reality is, the XMC-1 is going to have one or more "flaws". The issues could be very minor, they could be somewhat big. People need to stay calm and remember technology can be difficult and no matter what size the company is or how long it took to develop a product. JVC is going through some serious issues right now with HDMI handshaking with their brand new RS49(X500), RS57(X700), and RS67(X900) projectors. Switching between sources with different resolutions freezes the projector and a power cycle is needed to get the projector operational again. Issues can happen to any manufacturing technology company.
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