Checking in after 6+ years - what's new?

[chiung]

My UMC-1 died a few months ago (no audio via HDMI) so I called Emo service. They said it's not worth fixing - so I bought an old Integra pre-pro after seeing the newest Emo processor is mega-bucks and has more inputs and outputs than a sane person wants to deal with. Seriously people still want analog inputs?

I see mention of Emersa and BasX - what's the difference between the two? Is there a nice comparison chart for the features among these units? And when will they be available?

[klinemj]

Sept 28, 2016 20:11:24 GMT -5 chiung said:

My UMC-1 died a few months ago (no audio via HDMI) so I called Emo service. They said it's not worth fixing - so I bought an old Integra pre-pro after seeing the newest Emo processor is mega-bucks and has more inputs and outputs than a sane person wants to deal with. Seriously people still want analog inputs?

I see mention of Emersa and BasX - what's the difference between the two? Is there a nice comparison chart for the features among these units? And when will they be available?

Think of BasX as replacement for the ultra series. Emersa is a line of products intended for folks who want smaller, simpler to use gear that is still great sound.

There are many technology differences. BasX uses traditional topology amps, and has a range of 2 channel options for preamps and/or integrated amps. And, there is a multichannel preamp/processor out that is a lot like the UMC and even is Cirrus based. And, most is available now to buy. Emersa is very different...class D amps, TI-based multichannel preamp/processor, etc. No Emersa are in production yet.

Mark

[cwt]

The nice feature about the emersa EMP1 chiung is the built in dirac for under 1k ; patience is a prerequisite
emotivalounge.proboards.com/post/847203/thread


Lonnie has likened it too the xmc1 in its innards
emotivalounge.proboards.com/post/780963/thread

The Basex pre pro as Mark has said is cirrus based ;

BasX MC-700 (MSRP: $599)
A high performance 7.1 AV preamp/processor with HDMI 2.0 and Emo-Q™ room correction. Featuring twin dual-core 32 bit DSP engines, it handles all HD decoding with precision and exceptional fidelity.
Emotiva’s acclaimed Emo-Q automatic room correction engine produces excellent results in nearly any room. Also, The MC-700 features manual parametric EQ on all channels with independent pre-sets and a pure analog bypass mode. Rounding out its deep feature set are 7.1 analog inputs and USB audio support.

There may be diffferences in their hdmi specifications too as noted here
emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/47561/official-basx-700-pre-thread-847885

[chiung]

Thanks - just by looking at them I like the BasX - has a volume knob!

As far as all the TI/Cirrus/Dirac/EmoQ mumbo jumbo - not sure that it really makes much difference to me for the 2 or 3 hours a week I use it. Just want a simple, reliable, durable 7.1 with HDMI switching.

Browsed some of the recommended threads and then some. Good to see Mr. Dan and Mr. Lonnie still around - I met them at the first Expona in Jacksonville when they were birthing the UMC-1. Looks like they've done well and expanded their product line. The direction they're going with the simplified pre-pros is great since I think there is a need.

Can't wait to Ebay this dinosaur of an Integra out of my stand. Way too many inputs/zones/buttons.