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Post by DavidR on Jul 21, 2015 18:30:07 GMT -5
I'd like to see a fully balanced version of the ERC-3. with a built in tube buffer like my Grant Fidelity CD327A isn't it already fully balanced? |
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Post by teaman on Jul 21, 2015 18:36:21 GMT -5
I would like to see an offering from Emotiva to rival the old Sherbourn SR-120 receiver. A combination of amps and preamp offering lots of power and flexibility at a mid level price. Maybe combine the heart of a UMC-200 with an XPA-7. I think if it came available in the $1500 range it would suit a need for lots of shoppers who don't have room for separates. (Have you see the price of a XPA-7? Also, it offers up 200 wpc not 100.) For the fact that Marantz, Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo and countless others can offer this level of receiver gives me hope that the Emotiva step up in quality could be had at this price point. ( The Emotiva proven SQ just can't be had, at these all in ones price point,,,,,,,though we can dream! At least I don't think it could be had at this PP. ) There are few receivers on the market today that offer over 100 wpc rated power across all channels in combination with a state of the art preamp processor. I also believe this would open up Emotiva to a whole new audience, especially if Emotiva is looking at retail establishments. ( please enlighten me, who offers 100 true wpc across all channels with the highest SQ pre/pro at the price point you suggest? ) Y'all know I do love what Emotiva does and I'm not trying to tell you it's rain when it's not,,,,,,,BUT, I just don't think this is possible, I'd really,,,,,,really like to be wrong though,,,,,,,,cause I'd be one of the first in line. Just one uninformed enthusiast talked out his but,,,,,,,,, Seriously novisnick? Emotiva offered the Fusion 8100 receiver with a conservative 65 watts across the board with most of the important goodies for under $700. You don't think Emotiva is capable of putting together a similar piece with 100 wpc into a 4RU shell? Emotiva is rumored to be going to Class D amps, they are even more cost efficient to produce higher power. Why would $1500 not put something like that on the table?... Accessories4less offers a dozen or so stacked receivers by all of the aforementioned names for less than this $1500 price point. Emotiva usually undersells the competition especially when it comes to amps, I see this right in their wheelhouse. I love ya Nick but sometimes you take such a defensive stance on behalf of Emotiva.... |
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Post by pdaddy on Jul 21, 2015 18:41:26 GMT -5
I want a mini sized Fusion receiver, with 5 amplified channels.
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Post by foggy1956 on Jul 21, 2015 19:07:17 GMT -5
A clock
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Post by klinemj on Jul 21, 2015 19:21:57 GMT -5
Hemster beat me to the clock and the toaster, of the two - the clock is more strongly desired here in the Kline ManCave.
So, that said...my next upgrade to my gear will be a sub, and I would love to see Emo options.
But, I do like Novisnick's switch idea...and a build, it needs to include sub outs so I can run my DC-1 into it and have legit sub outs (L/R/summed as options). It does not need crossovers for me...just inputs, outputs, and switches to choose which in's go to which outs..
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Post by jackpine on Jul 21, 2015 19:30:22 GMT -5
Lonnie or Big Dan Signature Edition two-channel gear. Champagne fronts, wood trim pieces, and big power meters. Maybe the first piece could be an integrated with digital ins, tube front end, and class D output.
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Post by sahmen on Jul 21, 2015 19:45:57 GMT -5
An all in one Über Ego DAC/Über Ego headphone amplifier combo, a DAC/Headphone amplifier capable of driving *All* headphones on the market that require HP amps, and driving them well. That would be a true technological tour-de-force, requiring state-of-art engineering skills that, to my knowledge, would be unsurpassed.
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 21, 2015 19:58:18 GMT -5
...Hey Boom, I do like your idea of an integrated amplifier. Now what would you expect to pay for said integrated amplifier? Interesting question... For the DAC sections - $250 per DAC card For the preamp section - $400 to $500 For the software - $50 For the amplifier section - $600 For the engineering and licensing involved - $500 So my "grand total" would be in the $2K range, but I'd actually pay up to $3K. If Hegel can get $2K for their 80 wpc integrated-DAC combo, I'd think that a BUNCH of folks would pay more for all that & a good streamer that: 1. Gets their computer out of the audio loop completely 2. Gets the wireless network source where it needs to be - in the room with the server 3. Uses their existing USB HDD whatever format it's in 4. Allows them to plug in an external CDRW for ripping Boomzilla |
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Post by petew on Jul 21, 2015 20:19:32 GMT -5
A successor to the UMC-200 with the following: Similar price point Similar form factor IP Control Volume knob ^^^ plus: HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 Optional Dirac with mic for about $300 Lose the AM/FM tuner |
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Post by Porscheguy on Jul 21, 2015 20:21:23 GMT -5
How about anything? This place has become extremely boring with no new products ( that interest me) in years and I'm losing interest in Emotiva. NAD is very interesting. Cutting edge products, world class sound, fabulous build quality. I might have to go over to the dark side... In fact I probably am... Why can't Emotiva adopt a business model like this? Just my opinion....  nadelectronics.com/home |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2015 20:53:29 GMT -5
( please enlighten me, who offers 100 true wpc across all channels with the highest SQ pre/pro at the price point you suggest? ) Y'all know I do love what Emotiva does and I'm not trying to tell you it's rain when it's not,,,,,,,BUT, I just don't think this is possible, I'd really,,,,,,really like to be wrong though,,,,,,,,cause I'd be one of the first in line. Just one uninformed enthusiast talked out his but,,,,,,,,, Seriously novisnick? Emotiva offered the Fusion 8100 receiver with a conservative 65 watts across the board with most of the important goodies for under $700. You don't think Emotiva is capable of putting together a similar piece with 100 wpc into a 4RU shell? Emotiva is rumored to be going to Class D amps, they are even more cost efficient to produce higher power. Why would $1500 not put something like that on the table?... Accessories4less offers a dozen or so stacked receivers by all of the aforementioned names for less than this $1500 price point. Emotiva usually undersells the competition especially when it comes to amps, I see this right in their wheelhouse. I love ya Nick but sometimes you take such a defensive stance on behalf of Emotiva.... Love you to my friend,,,,but,,,,,,,,so the short lived Fusion has the superior sound that most demand? XPA-s are now 100 wpc? You did say a XPA-7, which is 200 wpc @ $1,429.10 on sale now. That's right at your $1,500.00 price point. And you want what else? Come on buddy, cases D won't get you there,,,,,,yet.  Class D amps have the THD of class A/B amps now,,,,,or even in the very near future? now for the cost analysis of a pre/pro , oops, "receiver" I'm so sorry, I do love the idea but for the high standard that most of us would require, we need more money.  |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2015 21:35:51 GMT -5
How about anything? This place has become extremely boring with no new products ( that interest me) in years and I'm losing interest in Emotiva. NAD is very interesting. Cutting edge products, world class sound, fabulous build quality. I might have to go over to the dark side... In fact I probably am... Why can't Emotiva adopt a business model like this? Just my opinion.... nadelectronics.com/homeI went and looked around, I can't seem to find a price for an amp I was looking at. I went from link to link, still didn't find it. some neat looking stuff but, I gave up! |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2015 21:37:36 GMT -5
This suggestion is not my contest item but one that many may be interested in. Emotiva Pro Grade Rack Systems and Solutions E-Designed with intergrated cooling and specifically to incorporate the XPA-7 and XPR line. Integrated but selectable White and Emotiva BLUE led's to illuminate gear as needed. End the customers search for gear racks with one stop online shopping. A simple yet sellable product to highlight Emotiva gear. +1 for the Clock +1 for subwoofers ++1 |
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Post by Porscheguy on Jul 21, 2015 21:42:39 GMT -5
How about anything? This place has become extremely boring with no new products ( that interest me) in years and I'm losing interest in Emotiva. NAD is very interesting. Cutting edge products, world class sound, fabulous build quality. I might have to go over to the dark side... In fact I probably am... Why can't Emotiva adopt a business model like this? Just my opinion.... nadelectronics.com/homeI went and looked around, I can't seem to find a price for an amp I was looking at. I went from link to link, still didn't find it. some neat looking stuff but, I gave up! NAD is sold thru dealers. You might find info at www.crutchfield.com/brands/NAD/ |
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Post by DavidR on Jul 21, 2015 21:46:08 GMT -5
How about anything? This place has become extremely boring with no new products ( that interest me) in years and I'm losing interest in Emotiva. NAD is very interesting. Cutting edge products, world class sound, fabulous build quality. I might have to go over to the dark side... In fact I probably am... Why can't Emotiva adopt a business model like this? Just my opinion.... nadelectronics.com/homeBefore I bought my first Emotiva amp I took a look on eBay and Craig's List just to see how many people were selling them. I saw none on CL and a few older models on eBay. I took this to mean people were happy with their Emo Gear and it was built well enough to last years. I did, however, see lots of NAD equipment on both sites.........and still do. Perhaps after the sale is over we may see a new line-up of Emotiva products. |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2015 21:47:40 GMT -5
I went and looked around, I can't seem to find a price for an amp I was looking at. I went from link to link, still didn't find it. some neat looking stuff but, I gave up! NAD is sold thru dealers. You might find info at www.crutchfield.com/brands/NAD/Yep, I shall that, when I went to dealers sight, it lost me. Also, there specs just weren't easy to find. |
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Post by brutiarti on Jul 21, 2015 22:25:59 GMT -5
I got the nad m51 from crutchfield. Eventough it was a nice piece of equipment i ended up returning it as i couldn't justify the price. Would be a different story if they had internet direct sales and probably cut the price in half, and i would totally keep it for that amount  ? |
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Post by hemster on Jul 21, 2015 22:30:57 GMT -5
I got the nad m51 from crutchfield. Eventough it was a nice piece of equipment i ended up returning it as i couldn't justify the price. Would be a different story if they had internet direct sales and probably cut the price in half, and i would totally keep it for that amount ? I'l grant you that NAD gear isn't cheap. However, they possess a unique SQ signature. My initial foray into AV gear was with NAD and their integrated amps at the time set new standards for sonic nirvana. Paid a lot for that but when I eventually sold it I did recover most of it. Think about other brands that do not do internet direct sales (e.g. MacIntosh) and you'll see that the money is well-spent on such gear. |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2015 22:32:16 GMT -5
OK, I went to Crutchfield,,,,,,,,,,  Sticker shock!!!
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Post by brutiarti on Jul 21, 2015 22:39:47 GMT -5
I got the nad m51 from crutchfield. Eventough it was a nice piece of equipment i ended up returning it as i couldn't justify the price. Would be a different story if they had internet direct sales and probably cut the price in half, and i would totally keep it for that amount ? I'l grant you that NAD gear isn't cheap. However, they possess a unique SQ signature. My initial foray into AV gear was with NAD and their integrated amps at the time set new standards for sonic nirvana. Paid a lot for that but when I eventually sold it I did recover most of it. Think about other brands that do not do internet direct sales (e.g. MacIntosh) and you'll see that the money is well-spent on such gear. I agree hemster, i'm not opposed to spend big bucks if you ears can justify it. Some mac models for example i will totally open my wallet for. But for my experience the m51 didn't do it for me. Unfortunately the ygdrassil wasn't released at that time |
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