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Post by illusion8055 on Jan 10, 2014 13:42:03 GMT -5
Hi Dan and crew,
Please,I beg you, rethink that cursive inscription on the face of the XMC-1 that says 'Differential Reference Media Controller'
I can't be the only one that thinks it's a bad idea.
Clean and simple is beautiful
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Post by hemster on Jan 10, 2014 14:05:31 GMT -5
And I must disagree vehemently. While I like a conservative look myself, I think that the cursive moniker is great and adds to the allure of the unit. Lastly, it matches well with other 'Differential Reference' gear that one might have in the A/V rack.
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Post by chaosrv on Jan 10, 2014 14:11:03 GMT -5
Agreed, I like the cursive. It matches my XSP-1 and XPA-1L amps. I do have an XDA-2 also but that's in the bedroom now.
Besides, considering that the XMC-1 is scheduled to ship in just over a month, I think it is too late to change the design.
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Post by garbulky on Jan 10, 2014 14:11:08 GMT -5
To be or not to be.... Is a rose by any other name...?  |
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Post by geebo on Jan 10, 2014 14:17:21 GMT -5
I have to say I like it too. It adds a touch of class. But that's me.
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Post by Erwin.BE on Jan 10, 2014 14:24:51 GMT -5
I am not keen on the ye olde lettering, but I don't care as long as I can have the XMC-1 in April or so...
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Post by ludi on Jan 10, 2014 14:35:42 GMT -5
Maybe this helps?  |
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Post by Cory Cooper on Jan 10, 2014 15:31:27 GMT -5
It doesn't matter to me either way. How about a white faceplate with Emotiva Blue lettering?  C |
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Post by Lsc on Jan 10, 2014 15:41:57 GMT -5
the writing that's barely visible is not too bad compared to that volume knob.
A sleek machined knob w/ the same finish as the faceplate would look classier imho. Or some other design...but overall, it's fine for me.
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Post by stiehl11 on Jan 10, 2014 16:07:13 GMT -5
While appearances are nice, what matters is how it sounds.  |
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Post by paintedklown on Jan 10, 2014 16:54:25 GMT -5
I too like the differential text on all of the differential gear. It sort of lets the gear "speak for its self" and adds a nice touch IMO.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Jan 10, 2014 17:08:58 GMT -5
But the cursive font looks so nice beneath the the turquoise display. By the way, is the XMC-1 going to be programmable in Italian?  |
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Post by chaosrv on Jan 10, 2014 17:28:03 GMT -5
Since the XMC-1 is being redesigned with Gen2 styling perhaps the cursive writing will be in the darker black on black "Gen 2" color. That way, everyone wins.
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Post by monkumonku on Jan 10, 2014 17:36:54 GMT -5
No matter what, it's still not as classy as the front of the 7030.  |
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Post by klinemj on Jan 10, 2014 17:45:47 GMT -5
I can't see any of the writing from where I sit, so I'm OK however they do it.
Mark
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 10, 2014 18:16:33 GMT -5
Having an XSP-1 & XDA-2, I'm happy with the differential reference 'signature'.
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Post by chaluga2 on Jan 10, 2014 20:06:22 GMT -5
Its fine and habs suck
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Post by Priapulus on Jan 11, 2014 9:06:39 GMT -5
I don't mind the text, but don't like the cursive script. It reminds me of Victoria Secret...
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Post by Dan Laufman on Jan 11, 2014 9:20:49 GMT -5
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Post by kse on Jan 11, 2014 9:22:04 GMT -5
I dig it!
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