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Post by cullenhall on Jul 30, 2015 11:30:13 GMT -5
Has anyone ever been able to make use of the "REM IR OUT" connection on their PT-7030? I have done quite a bit of searching and have found nothing. Of course the manuals give little insight as to their actual capabilities and configuration. I have asked Emotiva support to see if the configuration software is available or not.
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Post by jeffnyc on Aug 14, 2015 9:08:54 GMT -5
I've read a bit on this model and considering moving to separates. Can anyone with this unit comment on some recurring issues:
1. Audio lag, is this an issue for playing DVDs or BR? At the beginning and after pausing? Workaround to have the player process the audio (does this mean use the RCA audio out rather than HDMI)? Is that detrimental to the sound?
2. Pops at shut down, use CEC on (of course, turning off the amp first is best practice in any case).
Any other negatives to note?
I'm not sold on the improvements of this (separates) vs. my entry-level Yamaha, which is flawless in performance (no HDMI handshake issues or delays, no audio delays, etc.). This is 100% for movies. Am I wrong?
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Post by repeetavx on Aug 14, 2015 12:52:06 GMT -5
While high end separates will sound better than your Yamaha, they might not sound better enough for you to put up with the qwerks that they exhibit.
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Post by jking on Aug 14, 2015 15:25:17 GMT -5
I've read a bit on this model and considering moving to separates. Can anyone with this unit comment on some recurring issues: 1. Audio lag, is this an issue for playing DVDs or BR? At the beginning and after pausing? Workaround to have the player process the audio (does this mean use the RCA audio out rather than HDMI)? Is that detrimental to the sound? 2. Pops at shut down, use CEC on (of course, turning off the amp first is best practice in any case). Any other negatives to note? I'm not sold on the improvements of this (separates) vs. my entry-level Yamaha, which is flawless in performance (no HDMI handshake issues or delays, no audio delays, etc.). This is 100% for movies. Am I wrong? I have had this amp for over a year and never seen the problems you are talking about. It was paired with an Onkyo Pre/Pro for several months then to the Emo XMC-1. I am using 4 channels to drive my B&W 804s speakers and 1 B&W XTC center until I find a HTM 1 and the rears are B&W XT 2s. I can say that the speakers never sounded this good with the ATI1500 they just sing with anything I throw at them. I plan on having this Amp for many years to come. |
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Post by teaman on Aug 14, 2015 15:38:19 GMT -5
If you are in the market for one....jadedesign the Emotiva Ebay store has three brand new in the box listed for sale!
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Post by henryj on Jan 5, 2016 20:40:37 GMT -5
Hello All, Recently purchased a pt-7030 and was fine for a couple of weeks. Now I am experiencing a low frequency fade.Listening to Pandora through the usb,in 2 channel the subs ( dual Emo ultra 12 ) are fine, then the ouput from them drops off. When I change to plcm on remote the subs regain strength and then back to 2 channel still fine. After a few minutes of listening the level starts to drop again.Any ideas, love the sound of this unit, knew there were some bugs and ways around them, just need to find it. Thank you
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Post by cullenhall on Jan 5, 2016 21:04:32 GMT -5
Are you using the xlr sub outputs or the RCA? I have RCA cables going to my subs and have not come across the issue you are describing. It only happens when listening to Pandora?
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Post by henryj on Jan 6, 2016 4:32:18 GMT -5
I am using the xlr cables to the subs. lately only been listening to Pandora and stayed with it to see if I could figure this out. turned volume to 3/4 on the 7030 to make sure they are getting a strong enough signal, then using I-phone to control the volume from there. I will try the my oppo with some discs tonight, and change over to rca cables too. thank you.
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Post by sebastianr on Jan 6, 2016 7:30:52 GMT -5
I use XLR cables for my subs too and have had no issues, although I don't use Pandora. I still love my PT-7030, no issues here. Hopefully someone else can chime in and help.
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Post by henryj on Jan 6, 2016 21:16:14 GMT -5
The sub level seemed ok on a regular dvd movie, i guess. There seems to be so many variables when it comes to settings on the 7030 that I am just not used too. I guess it'll be a work in progress and it will take some time getting used too.
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Post by teaman on Jan 6, 2016 21:37:08 GMT -5
I am not sure how different the PT7030 is from the PT7020-C4's that I own. The back set up on the PT series look very similar to my Sherbourn SR-120's as well and I have encountered some audio drop outs on one receiver I bought second hand. It had a little cosmetic damage from a shipping mishap and I kind of figured it may have been bounced around a bit in transit. In my case I would be watching a movie or show on cable and when a change from multi channel to 2.0 occured with a commercial per say the audio dropped out and the center channel and fronts dropped all vocals, highs and mids. All of a sudden I was left with only muddy bass coming from the front speakers set up and my sub.
Anyways, in my case I battled for months and proceed to change out cables, speaker wires, cable boxes and everything else to try to figure it out. I finally (and way overdue in this process) changed HDMI inputs from Input #1 to Input #3 and boom....problem solved. Absolutely no more drop outs in the week since the change. Not sure if there are multiple USB inputs on the PT7030 but it may be something similar.
Also, there are several digital ipod docks on the market such as the Pure i20 which I own and several from Cambridge Audio. This allows you to hook up the Pandora or whatever digitally via toslink or coax and provides a pretty good stage for what you are looking for. If you get frustrated with the USB hookup maybe give one a try. The Pure i20's are only about $100 and may ease your pain.
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Post by smooth on Nov 1, 2016 18:11:00 GMT -5
Can anyone give me some insight into whether upgrading from my Big Dog DMC-1/MPS-1 combo to a PT-7030+5/1500A for $900 would be a good idea? I can also skip the 1500A and just get the 7030 for $450 but the big issue is I I'm fed up with lack of HDMI on the DMC-1.
I'm open to suggestions of other pre/pros, both new and used. I do need HDMI in and prefer XLR out.
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Post by creimes on Nov 1, 2016 21:23:13 GMT -5
Can anyone give me some insight into whether upgrading from my Big Dog DMC-1/MPS-1 combo to a PT-7030+5/1500A for $900 would be a good idea? I can also skip the 1500A and just get the 7030 for $450 but the big issue is I I'm fed up with lack of HDMI on the DMC-1. I'm open to suggestions of other pre/pros, both new and used. I do need HDMI in and prefer XLR out. I've owned the UMC-1, PT-7030 and XMC-1 and if you can get a PT-7030 for $450 I say go for it, some have had some HDMI connection speed issue, myself I found it alright but IMO the SQ was amazing, $450 is a great deal and just keep your current amp. |
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Post by cwmcobra on Nov 2, 2016 5:59:26 GMT -5
^ +1!
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Post by smooth on Nov 2, 2016 12:58:23 GMT -5
Thank you both for the replies. I'm trying to do more research on that HDMI issue since it seems like people are reporting that sounds drop out anywhere from a few seconds to more every time you just pause a show or even switching songs. I currently use an HTPC to stream netflix and hobgo but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do everything I need from an AppleTV so I don't know how severely that will impact me.
Another option I am considering is connecting an Oppo to the 7.1 analog of my DMC-1. Can either of you comment on the bass management of the Oppo compared to the PT-7030? I realize I'd lose the PEQ but I'm curious what else I'd be giving up so I can compare that to the trade-off/frustration of audio routinely dropping out (assuming it's as problematic as I'm reading).
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Post by creimes on Nov 2, 2016 18:47:58 GMT -5
Thank you both for the replies. I'm trying to do more research on that HDMI issue since it seems like people are reporting that sounds drop out anywhere from a few seconds to more every time you just pause a show or even switching songs. I currently use an HTPC to stream netflix and hobgo but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do everything I need from an AppleTV so I don't know how severely that will impact me. Another option I am considering is connecting an Oppo to the 7.1 analog of my DMC-1. Can either of you comment on the bass management of the Oppo compared to the PT-7030? I realize I'd lose the PEQ but I'm curious what else I'd be giving up so I can compare that to the trade-off/frustration of audio routinely dropping out (assuming it's as problematic as I'm reading). If you would be using an apple TV you connect the HDMI for video and Optical for sound and you wouldn't have an issue with sound resuming after pausing and such, the only time you would really want HDMI would be for Blu-ray as you need it for the DTS-HD or TrueHD sound format, you could always try the 7030 and if it doesn't live up to your standards you could just sell it but $450 is an honest price for that pre/pro IMO. Chad |
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Post by smooth on Nov 2, 2016 19:19:55 GMT -5
Unfortunately Apple removed the optical out last version and my AppleTV 4 has only HDMI as an output.
Thanks for the help, everyone. I went ahead and got an Oppo 105D, which should extend the life of my DMC-1. If it doesn't resolve my issues I'll grab the Sherbourn, but regardless I figured I can't go wrong having an Oppo around the house .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 9:58:08 GMT -5
The 7030 is a GREAT piece of equipment as long as you don't have the highest expectations for HDMI switching. I had many a battle trying to figure out the switching issues and Emotiva has no desire to talk to you about them (which I get from a biz sense). What I can recommend is that if you don't use it for video switching, I use my OPPO with the Darby that has 2 HDMI outs one for the Video and one into the 7030 for the audio processing in a configuration similar to this you will be very happy! The preamp is very good and the balanced in/outs are a really nice touch. I have one HDMI in for processing the surround and one HDMI out for the menu and that is disconnected from my TV and only connected when I need the menu I found that eliminates a lot of the problems with lag and switching issues. The preamp audio section is very good and even better when run in the "bypass mode" I use it for all my 2 channel and in bypass it is very neutral and when a good phono preamp is used it really becomes an unsung hero. So in conclusion IF HDMI switching is not necessary and you don't need Atmos and have a few sources you want to use it will be hard to beat the value!
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Post by smooth on Nov 3, 2016 16:51:22 GMT -5
That's the conclusion I came to. The main problem being the only reason I was considering a new pre/pro was for HDMI. I couldn't realize any benefit of the PT-7030 over my DMC-1 if I'm going to rely on something like an Oppo to fulfill my HDMI needs.
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Post by ehess88 on Mar 18, 2017 17:45:03 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the preamp output levels on the 7030 are?...balanced and unbalanced? Unless I am being dense, I don't see this anywhere in the manual. Also, will any Bluetooth dongle work or does it have to be a specific one? The unit I just purchased did not come with the factory one...
Thanks for the help!
Eric
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