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Post by glennr01 on Jul 13, 2014 4:13:58 GMT -5
How fast is the HDMI switching?
One man's fast is another man's slow. I understand that HDMI switching is not instantaneous - HDMI just doesn't work that way. However, practically speaking, I wouldn't see a need for rapid switching between two or more HDMI sources. That said, I found the switching to be much faster then on a dedicated flat panel tv monitor, and more then acceptable.
Can you list everything hooked up to the XMC and how?
Cable tv box via HDMI. Blu ray via HDMI. Apple TV via HDMI. CD player via Analog Input.
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Post by wizardofoz on Jul 13, 2014 4:47:40 GMT -5
I wonder who will pay for the mics and usb shipping for international owners. I recall the replacement remotes for the UMC-1 and mice too were sent free of charge, so I hope the same will apply for the XMC-1
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 5:13:42 GMT -5
Hi Glennr01. Thank you so much for your feedback on the XMC-1! One of the many reasons for my not keeping the UMC-200 and going back to the XMC-1 is the size from across room of the OSD. I will normally sit for movies about 10 feet away in a fairly darkened and never bright room. Can you clearly see the OSD and displayed info from that distance of 10 feet? Also from doing some rough measurements on the XMC-1 website gallery photos I can estimate that the OSD window is about 7" wide (B to B) and the the actual displayed information spans about 5" in width (A to A). Please note if I am significantly off on these distances. I realize that some of the info in the OSD might be smaller in size at times, especially during setups, but just want to make sure I can usually see the important info for normal operations during movies and audio playback. Thanks very much for any help! Chuckie  PS: In looking to see if any owner's manual is yet at the website I spotted this: 5.5" display width Thus no need to reply unless you have a general comment about the readability at 10 feet.  |
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Post by neo20013 on Jul 13, 2014 5:27:44 GMT -5
Assuming you'll be purchasing one, I'd be interested if you noticed the same sonic qualities that I did. Unfortunately, i don't have the cash  , and importing it from the USA would be aprox. 2800$. Nevertheless, i'm really curious about the XMC-1, particularly the Dirac implementation. I really wish it becomes a very successful product, bug-free, with Dirac being better than XT32, and that it opens the door to a subset a new products based on the XMC-1 platform. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 5:36:50 GMT -5
Assuming you'll be purchasing one, I'd be interested if you noticed the same sonic qualities that I did. Unfortunately, i don't have the cash , and importing it from the USA would be aprox. 2800$. Nevertheless, i'm really curious about the XMC-1, particularly the Dirac implementation. I really wish it becomes a very successful product, bug-free, with Dirac being better than XT32, and that it opens the door to a subset a new products based on the XMC-1 platform. Of course I don't know where you live or the importation costs. FYI only, are you aware that you can probably buy a 40% discount card for roughly $250 that would bring your net cost to about $1450 USD before shipping/import costs? |
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Post by neo20013 on Jul 13, 2014 5:55:55 GMT -5
I forgot the 25% discount from the UMC-200  Even so, with taxes it would be approx. 2200$ (I'm from Europe) Regarding the XMC-1, the Dirac implementation is the major feature, if well implemented, could be a major breakthrough in the processor's world. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2014 6:44:05 GMT -5
I forgot the 25% discount from the UMC-200 Even so, with taxes it would be approx. 2200$ (I'm from Europe) Regarding the XMC-1, the Dirac implementation is the major feature, if well implemented, could be a major breakthrough in the processor's world. I understand and good luck. Myself, the Dirac is the least important part as I don't 100% trust any room correction from my readings. I prefer like to do my own setup, the old fashioned way. |
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Post by dc2light on Jul 13, 2014 10:15:30 GMT -5
glennr01, thank you for starting and contributing to this thread. I currently use an XSP-1 for a balanced DAC (in direct mode). I would like to how this would compare to using the XMC-1's balanced input is direct mode. Can you please offer your thoughts on this question? thanks!!
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Post by PGT on Jul 13, 2014 11:55:12 GMT -5
can you please post a pic of the remote I think there is a picture of the remote in one of the On the Road in Atlanta threads. If I wasnt on my phone I would dig it up for you.... from what I recall, it is a big metal weapon of a remote similar to the XSP remotes any chance its backlit? This thing is going in my media room with front PJ and seeing the controls are always an issue. - Sometimes the terseness of my reply can't be blamed on my phone. |
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Post by Dark Ranger on Jul 13, 2014 12:07:39 GMT -5
Here's the pic of that remote (photo credit: Axis):  Looks like my UMC-1 remote, so probably not backlit. |
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Post by tchaik on Jul 13, 2014 13:37:06 GMT -5
glenr01,
my question is simple. will i still be able to set speaker distance, size, xover point, slope and level without the dirac
or do i need the dirac implementation to accomplish that also?
tchaik............
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Post by tchaik on Jul 13, 2014 13:39:43 GMT -5
I forgot the 25% discount from the UMC-200 Even so, with taxes it would be approx. 2200$ (I'm from Europe) Regarding the XMC-1, the Dirac implementation is the major feature, if well implemented, could be a major breakthrough in the processor's world. I understand and good luck. Myself, the Dirac is the least important part as I don't 100% trust any room correction from my readings. I prefer like to do my own setup, the old fashioned way. chuckienut, does that involve chipmunks and dave screaming from the other room ALVIN!!!!!! ? |
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Post by LuisV on Jul 13, 2014 14:33:26 GMT -5
Great to read about your experience with your XMC-1 and congrats! I for one am looking forward to hearing where I stand within the reservation list. By the way, any other accounts of demo or production units in the wild?
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Post by glennr01 on Jul 13, 2014 16:08:48 GMT -5
glenr01, my question is simple. will i still be able to set speaker distance, size, xover point, slope and level without the dirac or do i need the dirac implementation to accomplish that also? tchaik............ My understanding is that dirac implementation is not necessary to set the parameters you mentioned. Perhaps one of the Emotiva tech persons might weigh in here. |
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Post by tchaik on Jul 13, 2014 17:11:58 GMT -5
glenr01, my question is simple. will i still be able to set speaker distance, size, xover point, slope and level without the dirac or do i need the dirac implementation to accomplish that also? tchaik............ My understanding is that dirac implementation is not necessary to set the parameters you mentioned. Perhaps one of the Emotiva tech persons might weigh in here. thank you, i will contact them tomorrow. tchaik........... |
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Post by pop on Jul 13, 2014 17:18:01 GMT -5
Glen, is there any downloadable app for your XMC?
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Post by ladesign on Jul 13, 2014 17:34:02 GMT -5
A question for the OP: Did you pay the full price of $1,999 for the XMC that you have, or did you use either a 40% card or one of the other discounts available to customers.
Based on your purchase price, how would you judge the OVERALL value of the XMC for what you paid against what you have paid for any other competitive surround processor at the same price?
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Post by glennr01 on Jul 13, 2014 17:52:38 GMT -5
Glen, is there any downloadable app for your XMC? No, not as of yet. |
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Post by glennr01 on Jul 13, 2014 18:19:58 GMT -5
A question for the OP: Did you pay the full price of $1,999 for the XMC that you have, or did you use either a 40% card or one of the other discounts available to customers. Based on your purchase price, how would you judge the OVERALL value of the XMC for what you paid against what you have paid for any other competitive surround processor at the same price? I did in fact pay full purchase price for the XMC-1. There was no discount involved in this purchase. Even though I am involved in the beta program as an outside tester, I am not an Emotiva employee, have no business affiliation or other 'official' interest in Emotiva as a company. Of course, my thoughts on the value of the XMC are highly subjective. Your expectations, budget & needs might differ from mine. But, so far, the XMC surpasses my expectations, fits comfortably within my budget and more then meets my needs. So yes, I think the XMC-1 is a great value. |
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Post by dust770 on Jul 13, 2014 19:36:30 GMT -5
Glen, have you had a chance to mess with the PEQ? How many bands of adjustment are there per channel? How many for the subwoofer channel? Any info is greatly appreciated thanks
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, and importing it from the USA would be aprox. 2800$.
Even so, with taxes it would be approx. 2200$ 
