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Post by a2channelman on Nov 22, 2013 15:34:37 GMT -5
A killer Emotiva 2 channel receiver just a thought =)
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Post by audiobill on Nov 22, 2013 15:35:41 GMT -5
I, for one, haven't listened to FM in years......
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Post by esquire on Nov 22, 2013 16:28:53 GMT -5
Emotiva had a 7 channel receiver, the DMR-1(7x125 watts), but it appeared that most hi-fi consumers were mostly interested in separates. The DMR-1 was subsequently sold at a deep discount. I picked one up, still have it. Very nice piece of equipment.
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Post by garbulky on Nov 22, 2013 16:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 22, 2013 16:53:30 GMT -5
The "receiver" that Emo needs to build is a music streamer. A music streamer that would be the Swiss-Army knife of audio would be a seller, for sure. To meet code, the unit would need to have a graphical interface on its own tablet (or the tablet/phone/pod/pad of your choice) that will display music by title, artist, album, media type, etc. The interface needs to be able to import from every other program on the market WITHOUT losing or scrambling data. The interface also needs to "scale" for those who want to view it on large screen TVs or projectors.
The streamer itself needs to be able to pull data from any and every source on the internet, the home network, or attached storage devices. It needs to have its own "DAC daughter board" so that as new HD standards arrive, the daughter board can be updated or replaced to keep the streamer current. The streamer also needs to create its own host wireless network on demand for those who lack wireless access in parts of their homes.
The streamer needs to be radio-controlled rather than line-of-sight IR. This would allow the streamer to be placed "out of sight - out of mind" in a closet, shelf, or even under other furniture.
The streamer needs to be able to directly access the data on ANY format external drive (Unix, Linux, FAT, NTFS, OS-X, etc.) and through ANY interface (ethernet, e-SATA, USB, Toslink, Thunderbolt, etc.). This needs to happen WITHOUT the use of a server computer. The streamer must be competent to read, index, and convert all inputs on its own.
If you need to get the audio signal to the amps and speakers without wires, then the streamer should be able to connect with proprietary, miniature wireless receivers that you can hook up directly to power amps or self-powered speakers.
If you need video too, then buy a AV preamp or receiver. For audio only, though, no such device currently exists. Yes, there are plenty of devices out there that do SOME of the above, but not a single device that does it all.
Emotiva?
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Post by a2channelman on Nov 23, 2013 16:32:40 GMT -5
I'm visualizing a standard width component for music lovers with 21st century and old school needs combined !
Am/Fm tuner , internet radio , streaming , phono , usb , coax , analogue aux input , maybe 125WPC Gen2 cosmetics .
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Post by Darksky on Nov 23, 2013 16:59:13 GMT -5
No onboard amp for this device. You get the amp in the exec system for those that want it that way.
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Post by ocezam on Nov 27, 2013 8:33:44 GMT -5
The "receiver" that Emo needs to build is a music streamer. A music streamer that would be the Swiss-Army knife of audio would be a seller, for sure. To meet code, the unit would need to have a graphical interface on its own tablet (or the tablet/phone/pod/pad of your choice) that will display music by title, artist, album, media type, etc. The interface needs to be able to import from every other program on the market WITHOUT losing or scrambling data. The interface also needs to "scale" for those who want to view it on large screen TVs or projectors.
The streamer itself needs to be able to pull data from any and every source on the internet, the home network, or attached storage devices. It needs to have its own "DAC daughter board" so that as new HD standards arrive, the daughter board can be updated or replaced to keep the streamer current. The streamer also needs to create its own host wireless network on demand for those who lack wireless access in parts of their homes.
The streamer needs to be radio-controlled rather than line-of-sight IR. This would allow the streamer to be placed "out of sight - out of mind" in a closet, shelf, or even under other furniture.
The streamer needs to be able to directly access the data on ANY format external drive (Unix, Linux, FAT, NTFS, OS-X, etc.) and through ANY interface (ethernet, e-SATA, USB, Toslink, Thunderbolt, etc.). This needs to happen WITHOUT the use of a server computer. The streamer must be competent to read, index, and convert all inputs on its own.
If you need to get the audio signal to the amps and speakers without wires, then the streamer should be able to connect with proprietary, miniature wireless receivers that you can hook up directly to power amps or self-powered speakers.
If you need video too, then buy a AV preamp or receiver. For audio only, though, no such device currently exists. Yes, there are plenty of devices out there that do SOME of the above, but not a single device that does it all.
Emotiva? Agreed on every point. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 8:40:07 GMT -5
The "receiver" that Emo needs to build is a music streamer.
Agreed on every point. Thank you! Now how do we get EMOTIVA to listen? |
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Post by Andrew Robinson on Nov 27, 2013 8:52:49 GMT -5
Why so grumpy lately Boom? It's Thanksgiving after all. And for the record we DO hear you, all of you. No suggestion is overlooked, but understand it's impossible to act upon all of them at the same time. No need to imply that we're ignoring or have been ignoring folks.
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Post by Jim on Nov 27, 2013 10:47:17 GMT -5
Thank you! Now how do we get EMOTIVA to listen? Still crabby because you didn't like the DC-1?  (Sorry my friend, I couldn't resist... Cheap shot) |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 11:01:42 GMT -5
Why so grumpy lately Boom? It's Thanksgiving after all. And for the record we DO hear you, all of you. No suggestion is overlooked, but understand it's impossible to act upon all of them at the same time. No need to imply that we're ignoring or have been ignoring folks. Sorry, Andrew - No such thing was intended. I am just eager to have my favorite audio manufacturer produce just what I want! LOL And Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours! |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 11:02:24 GMT -5
Thank you! Now how do we get EMOTIVA to listen? Still crabby because you didn't like the DC-1? (Sorry my friend, I couldn't resist... Cheap shot) You're allowed - I earned it. Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Post by Jim on Nov 27, 2013 11:07:05 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Boom!
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 11:12:11 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Boom! Thanks! I'm using the cold weather to enjoy making chicken & sausage gumbo for friends (unfortunately, no family locally, so it'll be just friends). Coooo-Ya! C'est si Bon! |
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Post by repeetavx on Nov 27, 2013 11:44:25 GMT -5
I love this idea.
I've been wanting an FM receiver with RDS, and Digital radio would be nice too.
I was thinking that IHeartRadio or shoutcast would be hard to navigate without a browser. How about since we're talking about wireless IP control through your smartphone or tablet, that we use the smartphone or tablet's browser to set the stations and preferences for the "reciever". That is, like a router, the "recievers" web interface would come up on your smart phone through its own IP address. With DNLA support for local sources.
Rather than have an internal DAC (that would drive up the cost), it could output digital: S/PDIF, USB, HDMI.
Just thinking.
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 11:57:13 GMT -5
...Rather than have an internal DAC (that would drive up the cost), it could output digital: S/PDIF, USB, HDMI. Just thinking. Works for me... I think that the engineering on such a device, though, might be more intensive than the design of an AV preamp (one of the most complex of all audio components). Designing a truly universal media streamer has (so far) been beyond even the capabilities of the largest international audio brands. Sony doesn't have one. Yamaha doesn't have one. Denon doesn't have one. Etc... Everyone tries, but as of yet, nobody has been able to keep ahead of the technology curve (that changes very, very rapidly). So it may just be an unfulfilled dream until design is sufficiently computerized and automated to cut the design work significantly. Here's hoping, though... |
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Post by frenchyfranky on Nov 27, 2013 11:59:11 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Boom! Thanks! I'm using the cold weather to enjoy making chicken & sausage gumbo for friends (unfortunately, no family locally, so it'll be just friends). Coooo-Ya! C'est si Bon! Your French is getting better Boom, Happy Thanksgiving every bodies.  |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 27, 2013 14:57:06 GMT -5
Your French is getting better Boom, Happy Thanksgiving every bodies. Alas, Frenchy - My Francais is conspicuous only in its absence... I WISH I could speak that beautiful language, but I'm far too old & stupid to learn now. Thanks & we'll toast you when we serve the gumbo, mon ami! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 19:02:48 GMT -5
The "receiver" that Emo needs to build is a music streamer. A music streamer that would be the Swiss-Army knife of audio would be a seller, for sure. To meet code, the unit would need to have a graphical interface on its own tablet (or the tablet/phone/pod/pad of your choice) that will display music by title, artist, album, media type, etc. The interface needs to be able to import from every other program on the market WITHOUT losing or scrambling data. The interface also needs to "scale" for those who want to view it on large screen TVs or projectors. The streamer itself needs to be able to pull data from any and every source on the internet, the home network, or attached storage devices. It needs to have its own "DAC daughter board" so that as new HD standards arrive, the daughter board can be updated or replaced to keep the streamer current. The streamer also needs to create its own host wireless network on demand for those who lack wireless access in parts of their homes. The streamer needs to be radio-controlled rather than line-of-sight IR. This would allow the streamer to be placed "out of sight - out of mind" in a closet, shelf, or even under other furniture. The streamer needs to be able to directly access the data on ANY format external drive (Unix, Linux, FAT, NTFS, OS-X, etc.) and through ANY interface (ethernet, e-SATA, USB, Toslink, Thunderbolt, etc.). This needs to happen WITHOUT the use of a server computer. The streamer must be competent to read, index, and convert all inputs on its own. If you need to get the audio signal to the amps and speakers without wires, then the streamer should be able to connect with proprietary, miniature wireless receivers that you can hook up directly to power amps or self-powered speakers. If you need video too, then buy a AV preamp or receiver. For audio only, though, no such device currently exists. Yes, there are plenty of devices out there that do SOME of the above, but not a single device that does it all. Emotiva? I would buy that in a second! I can't even think of adding anything to that list. |
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