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Post by creimes on Aug 6, 2013 2:17:39 GMT -5
Pre-1 fully balanced nope and yes volume is touchy...but who cares it's $179 lol
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Post by geebo on Aug 6, 2013 7:06:36 GMT -5
I like the XLR mainly because they're more robust and secure. With short runs a good quality RCA will perform just as well, however. But your XPA-1Ls are fully balanced so there may be a benefit to you there. Someone that know more about that will have to chime in. Geebo - questions 1. Is the pre-1 fully balanced like the xsp-1? 2. Is the volume knob as touchy as the usp-1? It seems like an incredible deal I don't know about being fully balanced. The volume knob can be a bit touchy but I've not used a USP to compare. With an XPA-2 (32db gain) I usually have the control around 9:00 for my normal listening levels. But I now use the fine control of the XDA-2 to adjust volume for two channel and keep the PRE-1 at around 11:00. $179 IS an incredible deal. |
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Post by geebo on Aug 6, 2013 7:09:09 GMT -5
With short runs a good quality RCA will perform just as well I'm up to 5 metres (~16 feet in the old money) and I still can't tell any difference between XLA and RCA's. Is that still a short run? Cheers Gary Short run, long run, it's all relative. How "electrically noisy" your environment is can have a bearing as well.  |
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Post by stiehl11 on Aug 6, 2013 10:39:21 GMT -5
Just ordered mine. There's none in stock at the moment, but more will be arriving on the 30th. They said that there was only about 50 on the boat and don't think any will be left by Emofest as they're moving fast.
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Post by Whrlwndz on Aug 6, 2013 12:21:33 GMT -5
Mine is on the boat too. Too lazy to drive across the border this time for 1 item.
Still a great deal!
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Post by garbulky on Aug 6, 2013 14:28:00 GMT -5
Geebo - questions 1. Is the pre-1 fully balanced like the xsp-1? 2. Is the volume knob as touchy as the usp-1? It seems like an incredible deal I don't know about being fully balanced. The volume knob can be a bit touchy but I've not used a USP to compare. With an XPA-2 (32db gain) I usually have the control around 9:00 for my normal listening levels. But I now use the fine control of the XDA-2 to adjust volume for two channel and keep the PRE-1 at around 11:00. $179 IS an incredible deal. Thanks. What I meant to say is the remote control volume touchy? For instance with the usp-1 remote I noticed I had about three to four max clicks of actual useable volume range using the remote (at around the 9 o clock setting) Is it the same for you? |
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Post by geebo on Aug 6, 2013 14:35:39 GMT -5
I don't know about being fully balanced. The volume knob can be a bit touchy but I've not used a USP to compare. With an XPA-2 (32db gain) I usually have the control around 9:00 for my normal listening levels. But I now use the fine control of the XDA-2 to adjust volume for two channel and keep the PRE-1 at around 11:00. $179 IS an incredible deal. Thanks. What I meant to say is the remote control volume touchy? For instance with the usp-1 remote I noticed I had about three to four max clicks of actual useable volume range using the remote (at around the 9 o clock setting) Is it the same for you? Do you mean how many taps on the remote to go from fully counter clockwise to about 9:00? If so, I's guess better than 3 or 4 taps but not much better... |
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Post by cheapthryl on Aug 6, 2013 15:23:08 GMT -5
Incredible price. I had to. waiting on the boat.  |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 6, 2013 15:33:08 GMT -5
Thanks. What I meant to say is the remote control volume touchy? For instance with the usp-1 remote I noticed I had about three to four max clicks of actual useable volume range using the remote (at around the 9 o clock setting) Is it the same for you? Do you mean how many taps on the remote to go from fully counter clockwise to about 9:00? If so, I's guess better than 3 or 4 taps but not much better... Yes that's what I meant. Not a deal breaker but good to know. Thanks. I shall probably get it used at some point.... |
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Post by geebo on Aug 6, 2013 15:51:06 GMT -5
Do you mean how many taps on the remote to go from fully counter clockwise to about 9:00? If so, I's guess better than 3 or 4 taps but not much better... Yes that's what I meant. Not a deal breaker but good to know. Thanks. I shall probably get it used at some point.... I'll try to remember to try that tonight and see. |
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Post by roadrunner on Aug 6, 2013 16:23:44 GMT -5
At the Sherbourn close out price the Pre-1 is a once in a life-time bargain. It is now selling for about one-third of the pre-sale price. The close out price on their power amps are also available at huge discounts. Jump while they are still available.  |
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Post by brubacca on Aug 6, 2013 16:33:16 GMT -5
The only thing that held me back on this was the hope that a Tube Pre was coming out from emotiva some time.
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Post by garbulky on Aug 6, 2013 17:14:42 GMT -5
Really the price on this is insane.
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Post by repeetavx on Aug 6, 2013 18:31:27 GMT -5
Somewhere, out on the Pacific, sitting on a pallet, one of these units has been allocated to me.
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Post by geebo on Aug 6, 2013 19:19:04 GMT -5
Yes that's what I meant. Not a deal breaker but good to know. Thanks. I shall probably get it used at some point.... I'll try to remember to try that tonight and see. With my Harmony remote it was seven taps from full counter clockwise to 9:00. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 6, 2013 19:49:32 GMT -5
Somewhere, out on the Pacific, sitting on a pallet, one of these units has been allocated to me. I pulled the trigger one post after hearing about the sale, my Pre -1 should be to meThursday. Oh boy! |
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Post by kse on Aug 6, 2013 20:08:08 GMT -5
Can any PRE-1 owners give a description of the remote? Possibly post a picture? Does it have controls for the CD-1......will it control an ERC-1?
Also, does it need to be powered on in order to utilize the HT by-pass? And if the answer is yes, how are the lights on the front, bright? Can they be dimmed/turned off?
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 6, 2013 22:31:22 GMT -5
I'm up to 5 metres (~16 feet in the old money) and I still can't tell any difference between XLA and RCA's. Is that still a short run? Short run, long run, it's all relative. How "electrically noisy" your environment is can have a bearing as well. Let's see, what's in my Zone 3 (garage)  ; mig welder linisher angle grinder air compressor die grinder pedestal drill rattle gun, drill and a few more battery power tools air conditioner dust extractor band saw 2kw of halogen lights fixed parts washer plus a portable high pressure washer The RCA's from the UMC-200 for Zone 3 are around 20 metres (60 feet). I'd consider that a long run with plenty of electrical noise. Cheers Gary |
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Post by GreenKiwi on Aug 6, 2013 23:19:08 GMT -5
You have a fun garage. I want one like that.
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Post by creimes on Aug 6, 2013 23:42:30 GMT -5
Can any PRE-1 owners give a description of the remote? Possibly post a picture? Does it have controls for the CD-1......will it control an ERC-1? Also, does it need to be powered on in order to utilize the HT by-pass? And if the answer is yes, how are the lights on the front, bright? Can they be dimmed/turned off? It doesn't have controls for any players just the for the PRE-1 itself, a great remote though, prob my favorite Emotiva/Sherbourn remote and still aluminum but more ergonomic Attachment Deleted |
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