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Post by rommel on Sept 17, 2020 0:34:20 GMT -5
So I currently run a Marantz SR7005, having issues, paired with Yamaha AX5000 for 5.1 and NAD M12/M22 for stereo music. I use the M12 with ROON so I like the idea I can run balanced out of it into the XMC-2 for L/R and using it for switching control instead having to run L/R back into the M12 from a pre/pro like the Anthem. I have heard great things about ARC and seems DIRAC on Emotiva isn’t complete? Future HDMI upgradability goes to Emotive along with warranty so why am I hesitant??
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Post by cawgijoe on Sept 17, 2020 6:12:15 GMT -5
I've never owned an Anthem, but a good friend of mine had the top of the line Anthem receiver that he ended up selling after about a year. It developed a problem with the built in amp which needed repair. ARC was fine and very similar to Dirac. I saw nothing to complain about, though I'm sure there is always something to complain about.
I do own the XMC-2 and it has been rock solid for me since Firmware 2.1.
Dirac was great on my XMC-1 and even better on the XMC-2. Dirac is "complete". It works. The user interface is improved over the previous version. Follow the setup directions, there are videos, and running it should be fine.
I don't run multiple subs or Atmos (yet), so I don't have any additional complications to work around.
You have thirty days to run the XMC-2 through it's paces and can return if it's not for you. Not sure what Anthem's policy is.
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Post by Soup on Sept 17, 2020 15:00:16 GMT -5
As a former AVM60 owner, i say go for it!
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Post by audiobill on Sept 17, 2020 17:26:25 GMT -5
Remember it will be outdated soon, then write the check.
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Post by rbk123 on Sept 17, 2020 20:35:53 GMT -5
Buy 1 of each. You'll still have money left over had you bought any of Bill's Mac gear.
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Post by rommel on Sept 17, 2020 20:36:30 GMT -5
I've never owned an Anthem, but a good friend of mine had the top of the line Anthem receiver that he ended up selling after about a year. It developed a problem with the built in amp which needed repair. ARC was fine and very similar to Dirac. I saw nothing to complain about, though I'm sure there is always something to complain about. I do own the XMC-2 and it has been rock solid for me since Firmware 2.1. Dirac was great on my XMC-1 and even better on the XMC-2. Dirac is "complete". It works. The user interface is improved over the previous version. Follow the setup directions, there are videos, and running it should be fine. I don't run multiple subs or Atmos (yet), so I don't have any additional complications to work around. You have thirty days to run the XMC-2 through it's paces and can return if it's not for you. Not sure what Anthem's policy is. I wasn’t even aware of the 30 day trial. So thank you for that! I appreciate the all feedback and I think I can’t go wrong with the XMC2. I really like the complete balance in log input section bypass that it offers my M 12 set up so I really don’t think I have a better choice. Now just to saveUp for the rest of it and hope for a sale!
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Post by rxw on Sept 17, 2020 22:45:24 GMT -5
My brother has the AVM60 and I've got the XMC2. Both are excellent but I personally much prefer Dirac and overall the XMC2.
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Post by rommel on Oct 31, 2020 22:36:54 GMT -5
And now Anthem AVM70 to think about🤔
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Post by vcautokid on Oct 31, 2020 22:57:22 GMT -5
There will always be another Pre Pro. How the business goes. At least you have 2 good companies to choose from. I have a legacy Anthem and love it loads. It is in my bedroom audio workstation and at home helpdesk rig. It is ancient but still sounds great. I have an XMC-1 in my audio/video editor station and it too sounds great. Like I said, you have 2 good companies to choose from.
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Post by megash0n on Nov 1, 2020 8:54:38 GMT -5
And now Anthem AVM70 to think about🤔 I'm looking at the 70 as well. Since it is so difficult to get a single question answered on here as I watch them continue to answer many other questions, I am leaning more toward trying something else instead of buying more Emotiva gear.
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Post by visiter555 on Nov 4, 2020 22:43:17 GMT -5
I have two of the 60s and they are rock solid. Firmware updates haven’t caused a single problem, manuals are detailed and up to date. Looking at a 70 to replace my XMC and with the Canadian price MSRP of $4k it is less than buying the XMC ($3K plus $1.1K exchange).
Might be fun to get a MRX540 and use it with my existing amps...hmmmm
Maybe my dealer will take EMO 40% off cards...lol
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Post by toliandar on Mar 7, 2021 23:41:07 GMT -5
I currently own and use an Anthem avm-60 which replaced an Emotiva mc-700. My dad owns and uses an Emotiva Xmc2.
Whilst I have not compared sound quality of the avm-60 to the Xmc2, I can say with absolute certainty the avm-60 does hdmi handshaking better.
It's a night and day difference. My dad has problems with an nvidia shield recognising hdr in apps such as Disney+. On top of that, if it wasn't recognising it as hdr it also wouldn't stream 4K.
I had similar problems with the mc-700, actually I gave up on streaming and would need to obtain files to playback via Plex.
0 problems with the avm-60 and hdmi syncing is faster too.
My experience is limited, but I would be cautious combining an Emotiva processor with an nvidia shield (pro 2019).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 23:58:51 GMT -5
I currently own and use an Anthem avm-60 which replaced an Emotiva mc-700. My dad owns and uses an Emotiva Xmc2. Whilst I have not compared sound quality of the avm-60 to the Xmc2, I can say with absolute certainty the avm-60 does hdmi handshaking better. It's a night and day difference. My dad has problems with an nvidia shield recognising hdr in apps such as Disney+. On top of that, if it wasn't recognising it as hdr it also wouldn't stream 4K. I had similar problems with the mc-700, actually I gave up on streaming and would need to obtain files to playback via Plex. 0 problems with the avm-60 and hdmi syncing is faster too. My experience is limited, but I would be cautious combining an Emotiva processor with an nvidia shield (pro 2019). Emotiva vs Anthem: www.avnirvana.com/threads/anthem-avm60-7-1-4-preamp-processor.6366/
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Post by markc on Mar 8, 2021 10:32:15 GMT -5
I did enjoy reading the AVM70 manual, some lovely features I'd quite like to have (4 fully configurable speaker profiles).
Some missing also.
I did find this interesting, in part because I have the curtains on my Dirac lowered right down too - possibly 2500Hz if I remember correctly, because bass tuning is where any room correction impacts the most:
In relation to ARC Genesis room correction (but could also apply to any room correction) The default correction range, as shown below, is 5,000 Hz. This range can be changed to a higher or lower frequency if desired, although raising it is not recommended. At higher frequencies, the microphone becomes directional, thus affecting measurement accuracy. Note the rise in the measured and corrected response below 200 Hz. This rise shows the amount of room gain. ARC preserves the natural room gain of the room or allows you to adjust the amount of room gain if you wish.
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Post by Lsc on Mar 8, 2021 10:54:38 GMT -5
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Post by doc1963 on Mar 8, 2021 13:49:35 GMT -5
I currently own and use an Anthem avm-60 which replaced an Emotiva mc-700. My dad owns and uses an Emotiva Xmc2. Whilst I have not compared sound quality of the avm-60 to the Xmc2, I can say with absolute certainty the avm-60 does hdmi handshaking better. It's a night and day difference. My dad has problems with an nvidia shield recognising hdr in apps such as Disney+. On top of that, if it wasn't recognising it as hdr it also wouldn't stream 4K.I had similar problems with the mc-700, actually I gave up on streaming and would need to obtain files to playback via Plex. 0 problems with the avm-60 and hdmi syncing is faster too. My experience is limited, but I would be cautious combining an Emotiva processor with an nvidia shield (pro 2019). I own both a 2019 Nvidia Shield Pro and an RMC-1L and can tell you from first hand experience that this is not typical behavior. Once configured correctly, I have no issues streaming HDR from Disney+ or any other app. There is likely a configuration issue on the Shield side that is causing this. In the Shield's output settings, make sure the TV resolution chosen (of which there are many) specifically states "HDR Ready" and that you've set it to automatically switch colorspace. The Shield is not as intuitive as the AppleTV and it's fairly easy to set it up incorrectly. Otherwise, unless the input that the Shield is plugged into was mistakenly set to HDMI 1.4 in the XMC-2's input settings, there is nothing in the XMC-2 (or any G3 processor) that would prohibit passing HDR from the source.
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Post by JKCashin on Mar 8, 2021 21:10:45 GMT -5
I currently own and use an Anthem avm-60 which replaced an Emotiva mc-700. My dad owns and uses an Emotiva Xmc2. Whilst I have not compared sound quality of the avm-60 to the Xmc2, I can say with absolute certainty the avm-60 does hdmi handshaking better. It's a night and day difference. My dad has problems with an nvidia shield recognising hdr in apps such as Disney+. On top of that, if it wasn't recognising it as hdr it also wouldn't stream 4K. I had similar problems with the mc-700, actually I gave up on streaming and would need to obtain files to playback via Plex. 0 problems with the avm-60 and hdmi syncing is faster too. My experience is limited, but I would be cautious combining an Emotiva processor with an nvidia shield (pro 2019). I have a 2019 Nvidia Shield, and an XMC-2, and have no issues whatsoever with the Shield, including Disney+. What are the issues, specifically?
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Post by Soup on Mar 9, 2021 5:49:12 GMT -5
Not sure I agree with you. I am still rocking my Anthem mrx 510. Depends on your needs......
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Post by markc on Mar 9, 2021 7:12:36 GMT -5
My opinion is generally don’t buy last year’s processor. They already have a short shelf life. Erm.... our "up to date" XMC-2 / RMC-1(L) are a three year old release.... Or, one might consider that they will only be release stable in 2022, and so they are ahead of their time in that respect, and not even born yet...
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Post by Lsc on Mar 9, 2021 7:33:25 GMT -5
Not sure I agree with you. I am still rocking my Anthem mrx 510. Depends on your needs...... It’s just my opinion. If I bought the MRX510 when it was the current model and was using it until now, that’s not what I’m saying. In 2021 I wouldn’t be looking to buy the MRX510 when there is a newer receiver that Anthem released since then. But yes, anyone can buy anything.
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