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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:00:33 GMT -5
On the spec sheet it says "audio file player (supports FLAC/ AAC/ WAV/MP3)." What methods of input, and which inputs, does this apply to (HDMI, USB . . . .) and does it support multichannel audio files? Again, with respect to the spec sheet it says "USB-type B "USB DAC" input for PCM digital audio up to 24/192" does this include multichannel PCM? Thanks, in advance, for taking the time to answer our questions. I will add input via USB for playback on my list of things to test. I was already using optical from my HTPC to an outboard DAC so I have not tried this, but I sure can.
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Post by Bonzo on Jul 16, 2014 14:01:01 GMT -5
Can you program "EQ" settings (for example... Preset 1/Preset 2/Preset 3/Dirac/Off) on a "per input" basis like you could with the UMC-1... I really liked that capability and miss it with the UMC-200. Each of the inputs can choose from 1 of 3 presets. Preset 1/2 or Dirac. Within each input you can then adjust what mode it uses based upon the preset. I actually had a conversation with Lonnie about this earlier today. There is lots of flexibility in how you set up each input. If you have a specific example, I can try and give you the approach that needs to be taken. Unfortunately there isn't an general answer. So there isn't a separate "off" setting? Does this mean you would need to assign one of the "presets" to be an off position?
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Post by bootman on Jul 16, 2014 14:02:50 GMT -5
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Post by bootman on Jul 16, 2014 14:03:19 GMT -5
^^^^^ rear pic posted for reference.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:03:24 GMT -5
Have any of you beta guys attempted control via IP, hopefully with iRule? Will the IP control specification be available soon? How about EMO provided iRule device profiles? Thanks I asked about IP control and it is in the works. I think once the information is out there, drivers for specific control systems would need to be developed. I can't speak to iRule as I have never used it. I also have not heard anything specific about a dedicated app from Emotiva for iPhone or Android.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:04:23 GMT -5
Each of the inputs can choose from 1 of 3 presets. Preset 1/2 or Dirac. Within each input you can then adjust what mode it uses based upon the preset. I actually had a conversation with Lonnie about this earlier today. There is lots of flexibility in how you set up each input. If you have a specific example, I can try and give you the approach that needs to be taken. Unfortunately there isn't an general answer. So there isn't a separate "off" setting? Does this mean you would need to assign one of the "presets" to be an off position? There is no specific "OFF" setting, but preset 1/2 can be configured.
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Post by Bonzo on Jul 16, 2014 14:06:20 GMT -5
The front panel is able to be turned off completely. It only turns on when changing volume, changing a mode, muting, etc., etc.,etc. This is an absolute must and I'm glad Emotiva has "seen the NO lights". But can you turn off all the other blue "halo" lights also? Very cool. I would fully expect "last used" on any equipment worth anything, but the others are very nice.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:08:06 GMT -5
I'd like to get 100% confirmation on the inputs and how selectable they are. #1. How many selectable inputs are there? Are inputs linked or totally separate? For example, there are 3 RCA and 3 toslink digital inputs, but they appear to be arranged as if they are linked, as in, use one or the other. So are there 3 selectable inputs, or are all 6 totally independent? Same example could be used on the analog input #1. Is it 1 selectable input and you use the RCA or the XLR, or can both be totally independently selectable? For example, could you hook up an ERC-3 via the XLR for CD's, and then hook up an Oppo to the RCAs for SACD and DVD-A? Bottom line, of the 22 (going off of memory here) total physical inputs, how many are independently selectable, 22 or less, like 18? #2. The front panel has 8 direct access input buttons. The remote has 7. How do you access the rest of the inputs? #3. And one other I don't think I've asked before, are they fully nameable? Using the ERC-3 / Oppo example above, can the 2 inputs be named something like Emotiva CD Player and Oppo SACD/DVD-A as seen on the front panel screen? If so, and this is really trivial of me but I'm asking just for the hell of it, how many characters long can the name be? Thank you! Cheers --- Bonzo There is the ability to select inputs individually or link them to an input. When in the input menu, there is an option to choose which audio input you would like to use. This ties it to the input buttons on the remote and front panel. The other inputs can be selected by a toggle up/down on the remote or via the menu using the OSD.
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Post by pop on Jul 16, 2014 14:08:35 GMT -5
Just going to chime in here and say thanks for this thread guys!!!!!!!
How about HDMI handshake? Pretty fluid switching?
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Post by Bonzo on Jul 16, 2014 14:10:21 GMT -5
So there isn't a separate "off" setting? Does this mean you would need to assign one of the "presets" to be an off position? There is no specific "OFF" setting, but preset 1/2 can be configured. Configured to "off"? There are plenty of audiophile people out there that don't want any processing what so ever, and I have to imagine Emotiva knows this and has some easy way to defeat any sound processing. Or is there a pass through feature? Forgive me, I'm not familiar with any Emotiva processors.
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Post by cwt on Jul 16, 2014 14:10:30 GMT -5
For those beta testers with experience of the umc1 dolby volume how does the xmc1's configuration compare ; how well does this combination go Oh and what dsp modes ; pl2z like the umc200 ? ie switchable backs like bootman asked . Anyone tried multichannel flac or wav etc over the usb-a . Or multichannel pcm over the usb-b . If 2ch the last word was maybe in the future ? edit; what Eltwo asked.
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Post by cawgijoe on Jul 16, 2014 14:15:03 GMT -5
I have a simple question. The FM antenna jack. Most AVRs jack is not a screw on, but push on for your antenna cable (RG6) and you need an adapter (Radio Shack) to be able to use it. A screw on where you would use a standard F connector would be great.
Does the XMC-1 have a screw on connector for FM?
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:16:02 GMT -5
There is no specific "OFF" setting, but preset 1/2 can be configured. Configured to "off"? There are plenty of audiophile people out there that don't want any processing what so ever, and I have to imagine Emotiva knows this and has some easy way to defeat any sound processing. Or is there a pass through feature? Forgive me, I'm not familiar with any Emotiva processors. Direct mode allows you to bypass any processing, but still gives you the option for bass management. The mode can be set per input for audio.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:17:09 GMT -5
Just going to chime in here and say thanks for this thread guys!!!!!!! How about HDMI handshake? Pretty fluid switching? I haven't had any HDMI switching issues. It seems to run about 2 seconds on average to switch between sources.
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Post by Bonzo on Jul 16, 2014 14:20:05 GMT -5
]There is the ability to select inputs individually or link them to an input. When in the input menu, there is an option to choose which audio input you would like to use. This ties it to the input buttons on the remote and front panel. I think you misunderstand what I'm asking. I assumed they could be linked to the physical "buttons" on the front panel and remote. That's not really what I'm asking. What has had me and many others here wondering for a long time has to do with the input layout on the back. If you look at the picture of the back, in the digital input section there are 7 total inputs. 3 RCA, 3 toslink, and 1 XLR. The RCA and toslink are "stacked" in their orientation, and simultaneously numbered 1 2 3. Are there only 3 assignable inputs amongst the 6 physical inputs, or are there 6 independent assignable inputs? Appearances wise this isn't clear. Same goes for the "IN 1" section. Is it 1 input with 2 different style connections, or can the 2 input styles actually be assigned to different equipment? Great. What about the naming?
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Post by Bonzo on Jul 16, 2014 14:21:04 GMT -5
Configured to "off"? There are plenty of audiophile people out there that don't want any processing what so ever, and I have to imagine Emotiva knows this and has some easy way to defeat any sound processing. Or is there a pass through feature? Forgive me, I'm not familiar with any Emotiva processors. Direct mode allows you to bypass any processing, but still gives you the option for bass management. The mode can be set per input for audio. Ah yes, direct mode. Perfect. Thank you.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:24:13 GMT -5
I have a simple question. The FM antenna jack. Most AVRs jack is not a screw on, but push on for your antenna cable (RG6) and you need an adapter (Radio Shack) to be able to use it. A screw on where you would use a standard F connector would be great. Does the XMC-1 have a screw on connector for FM? If I remember correctly, it is screw on. I will double check though.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 16, 2014 14:26:04 GMT -5
]There is the ability to select inputs individually or link them to an input. When in the input menu, there is an option to choose which audio input you would like to use. This ties it to the input buttons on the remote and front panel. I think you misunderstand what I'm asking. I assumed they could be linked to the physical "buttons" on the front panel and remote. That's not really what I'm asking. What has had me and many others here wondering for a long time has to do with the input layout on the back. If you look at the picture of the back, in the digital input section there are 7 total inputs. 3 RCA, 3 toslink, and 1 XLR. The RCA and toslink are "stacked" in their orientation, and simultaneously numbered 1 2 3. Are there only 3 assignable inputs amongst the 6 physical inputs, or are there 6 independent assignable inputs? Appearances wise this isn't clear. Same goes for the "IN 1" section. Is it 1 input with 2 different style connections, or can the 2 input styles actually be assigned to different equipment? Great. What about the naming? I have renaming of specific inputs on my list to double check. I will admit that I am lazy when it comes to this type of stuff on my systems because I program my universal remote and I really never have to worry about it. I can see where people would want this though.
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Post by talkinghead on Jul 16, 2014 14:28:10 GMT -5
Configured to "off"? There are plenty of audiophile people out there that don't want any processing what so ever, and I have to imagine Emotiva knows this and has some easy way to defeat any sound processing. Or is there a pass through feature? Forgive me, I'm not familiar with any Emotiva processors. Direct mode allows you to bypass any processing, but still gives you the option for bass management. The mode can be set per input for audio. Does that mean that it's possible to run stereo subwoofers with bass management at the same time as bypassing any processing for the stereo output?
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Post by garbulky on Jul 16, 2014 14:37:36 GMT -5
Any thoughts on the differential reference/fully balanced/quad balanced aspect of the outputs? I know that technically you can call them differential etc. But I'm really talking about it the way Emotiva talks about it when they say quad balanced from end to end. Which outputs are that way? Just the front two or all of them?
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