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Post by ncred02 on Nov 9, 2013 19:39:29 GMT -5
I see some folks have a stereo preamp with their umc1s, Does it make a difference?
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Post by REN on Nov 9, 2013 19:56:42 GMT -5
yes the xsp-1 will
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Post by ncred02 on Nov 9, 2013 19:59:33 GMT -5
Easy set up?
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Post by geebo on Nov 9, 2013 21:01:32 GMT -5
Yep, easy set up if you get one with home theater bypass such as a USP-1 of XSP-1 or the soon to be released XSP-200. You would use the preamp for your two channel listening and it would be electrically bypassed when listening to multi channel material. |
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Post by kse on Nov 9, 2013 21:59:58 GMT -5
Yep, easy set up if you get one with home theater bypass such as a USP-1 of XSP-1 or the soon to be released XSP-200. You would use the preamp for your two channel listening and it would be electrically bypassed when listening to multi channel material. geebo, not sure how I missed it, but any idea what is the XSP-200 going to bring to the table over the XSP-1? |
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Post by dcg44s on Nov 9, 2013 22:05:26 GMT -5
Yep, easy set up if you get one with home theater bypass such as a USP-1 of XSP-1 or the soon to be released XSP-200. You would use the preamp for your two channel listening and it would be electrically bypassed when listening to multi channel material. geebo, not sure how I missed it, but any idea what is the XSP-200 going to bring to the table over the XSP-1? XSP-200 is supposed to slot in under the XSP-1.I think I remember it being said to be between the USP-1 and the XSP-1. Correction,it is a replacement for the USP-1.Here are Marks notes from Emofest 2013- PreampsA prototype XSP-200 was shown and will replace the USP-1. It has XLR in/out but is not true differential like the XSP-1. The remote was a smaller (fits nicely in the hand!) metal remote with clever magnetic attachment of the battery cover (no more fussy screws!). It has a toggle switch to be able to set high pass at “none/60 hz/80 hz”. Sub will go out full range and be solely controllable by your sub. No timing or cost were shared. |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 9, 2013 22:28:30 GMT -5
geebo, not sure how I missed it, but any idea what is the XSP-200 going to bring to the table over the XSP-1? XSP-200 is supposed to slot in under the XSP-1.I think I remember it being said to be between the USP-1 and the XSP-1. Correction,it is a replacement for the UMC-1.Here are Marks notes from Emofest 2013- PreampsA prototype XSP-200 was shown and will replace the USP-1. It has XLR in/out but is not true differential like the XSP-1. The remote was a smaller (fits nicely in the hand!) metal remote with clever magnetic attachment of the battery cover (no more fussy screws!). It has a toggle switch to be able to set high pass at “none/60 hz/80 hz”. Sub will go out full range and be solely controllable by your sub. No timing or cost were shared. Why would you go this route and not improve the XSP-1? Why a mid level? Price point? Peace, Nick |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 9, 2013 22:31:44 GMT -5
Xsp-1 will what? I missed something! Nick |
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Post by dcg44s on Nov 9, 2013 22:39:07 GMT -5
XSP-200 is supposed to slot in under the XSP-1.I think I remember it being said to be between the USP-1 and the XSP-1. Correction,it is a replacement for the UMC-1.Here are Marks notes from Emofest 2013- PreampsA prototype XSP-200 was shown and will replace the USP-1. It has XLR in/out but is not true differential like the XSP-1. The remote was a smaller (fits nicely in the hand!) metal remote with clever magnetic attachment of the battery cover (no more fussy screws!). It has a toggle switch to be able to set high pass at “none/60 hz/80 hz”. Sub will go out full range and be solely controllable by your sub. No timing or cost were shared. Why would you go this route and not improve the XSP-1? Why a mid level? Price point? Peace, Nick Not sure who you are asking this of but from Emotiva's point of view I'd guess that they viewed the XSP-1 as the newer design and currently just fine as is while the USP-1 is aging and more due for a update. From a buyers point of view perhaps an XSP-1 is just not in the cards due to the additional cost or perhaps the new XSP-200 is simply enough for their needs and they prefer to spend the rest on additional gear or music? |
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Post by dcg44s on Nov 9, 2013 22:41:13 GMT -5
Xsp-1 will what? I missed something! Nick Will "make a difference".Read the post above that response for it to make sense. |
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Post by ncred02 on Nov 10, 2013 6:25:21 GMT -5
I guess what im asking is whats the best way to get great two channel audio out of a umc1 with still having the HT option?
I may have misunderstood what some have set up in their systems.
I am just not getting the two channel quality I used to get when my XPA2 was in use with my pioneer avr
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Post by geebo on Nov 10, 2013 11:05:14 GMT -5
Yep, easy set up if you get one with home theater bypass such as a USP-1 of XSP-1 or the soon to be released XSP-200. You would use the preamp for your two channel listening and it would be electrically bypassed when listening to multi channel material. geebo, not sure how I missed it, but any idea what is the XSP-200 going to bring to the table over the XSP-1? As mentioned, it's slated to replace the USP-1. Here are some Emofest pics:  |
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Post by geebo on Nov 10, 2013 11:09:58 GMT -5
I guess what im asking is whats the best way to get great two channel audio out of a umc1 with still having the HT option? I may have misunderstood what some have set up in their systems. I am just not getting the two channel quality I used to get when my XPA2 was in use with my pioneer avr How are you connecting your two channel sources to the UMC-1 and what listening modes are you using? The UMC should sound at least as good as the Pioneer and likely better. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Nov 10, 2013 13:19:22 GMT -5
I guess what im asking is whats the best way to get great two channel audio out of a umc1 with still having the HT option? I may have misunderstood what some have set up in their systems. I am just not getting the two channel quality I used to get when my XPA2 was in use with my pioneer avr How are you connecting your two channel sources to the UMC-1 and what listening modes are you using? The UMC should sound at least as good as the Pioneer and likely better. Agreed, if the Pioneer sounds better than the UMC to you then a preamp may not be the answer. |
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Post by ncred02 on Nov 10, 2013 13:59:53 GMT -5
I have my oppo via hdmi. Direct sounds great but no bass (sub is currently in another room). Stereo sounds good but something is missing. Im thinking of trying the oppo via RCA as suggested.
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Post by geebo on Nov 10, 2013 14:21:11 GMT -5
I have my oppo via hdmi. Direct sounds great but no bass (sub is currently in another room). Stereo sounds good but something is missing. Im thinking of trying the oppo via RCA as suggested. Make sure to check the speaker setup in the Oppo if using it's RCA outputs. It has it's own bass management. Then set direct on the UMC. |
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Post by kse on Nov 10, 2013 14:22:56 GMT -5
For stereo, are you utilizing the Oppo's analog stereo outs? If not, you should. That will sound substantially better than going thru HDMI.
*Edit, I see you are going to try this. It will help for sure.
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Post by ncred02 on Nov 10, 2013 17:39:08 GMT -5
I have my oppo via hdmi. Direct sounds great but no bass (sub is currently in another room). Stereo sounds good but something is missing. Im thinking of trying the oppo via RCA as suggested. Make sure to check the speaker setup in the Oppo if using it's RCA outputs. It has it's own bass management. Then set direct on the UMC. Thanks. Thats what I needed. one more thing. Theres a CD input inthe back but I dont see it when I scroll through the menu with remote control |
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Post by ncred02 on Nov 10, 2013 17:40:49 GMT -5
For stereo, are you utilizing the Oppo's analog stereo outs? If not, you should. That will sound substantially better than going thru HDMI. *Edit, I see you are going to try this. It will help for sure. I followed the setup instructions and HDMI is what they recommend. Im going with your and geebo s advice thanks |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Nov 10, 2013 18:13:03 GMT -5
For stereo, are you utilizing the Oppo's analog stereo outs? If not, you should. That will sound substantially better than going thru HDMI. *Edit, I see you are going to try this. It will help for sure. I followed the setup instructions and HDMI is what they recommend. Im going with your and geebo s advice thanks Be sure to listen to that David Gilmore  |
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