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Post by solidstate on Jul 20, 2014 6:19:51 GMT -5
I'm working on downloading and installing the ATI driver for my HDMI. I have been looking for the DC-1 driver which is for the C-Media, but not having any luck. The driver is no longer on the Emotiva site and the web has been zero help. I can't believe that it isn't a simple Google search and download. Don't use the Realtek driver vs. the one boxed with Catalyst! If you are still having issues my offer still stands. |
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Post by bootman on Jul 20, 2014 6:34:35 GMT -5
I'm working on downloading and installing the ATI driver for my HDMI. I have been looking for the DC-1 driver which is for the C-Media, but not having any luck. The driver is no longer on the Emotiva site and the web has been zero help. I can't believe that it isn't a simple Google search and download. DC-1 drivers emotiva.com/resources/media/Stealth/Stealth_DC-1_USB_Driver_2013_07_20.zip |
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Post by saarg on Jul 20, 2014 9:00:55 GMT -5
Right now its plugged into my Marantz just to test. I don't have the XMC yet. It also requires a USB connection or being plugged into an outlet for power. Interestingly the Marantz USB port apparently is not good enough to power it. It doesn't come on unless plugged into an outlet. Or perhaps the Marantz USB power isn't active unless the USB input is selected. I haven't tried that. But it wouldn't matter if that is the case since the HDMI input has to be selected for the Chromecast to output anything. Which Marantz do you have? I have the AV7701 and it powers my chromecast without problem. My problem is that it still powers the chromecast even when in standby. Not such a big problem though, but it consumes power and you have one more chromecast to choose in the list when watching stuff in other rooms. |
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Post by merlinwerks on Jul 20, 2014 10:54:53 GMT -5
...What is the current state of the art in music jukebox control of the HTPC from an iPad? I want to be able to fire up an app and pick the songs with coverart from the theater with no display turned on. I have been using JRMC and the JRemote app for several years now and have been very pleased. Both are actively developed and especially in the case of JRMC frequently updated. True that neither are free, but for the deep feature set you get in one package it's worth it to me, then again I guess you could say I'm a bit of a fanboy since I've been using this software since MediaJukebox v7  "Yes merlinwerks the usb-b feeds the cmedia chipset which is . Almost like getting a separate usb dac built in .. Good news indeed! I was initially a bit disappointed that the XMC was not going to support network streaming OOB, but this certainly gives me a viable alternative for HTPC use. Actually I'll have several and can foresee many wasted hours comparing them  HTPC/USB > XMC USB HTPC/USB > ART Legato > S/PDIF > XMC HTPC/RME Digi/96 > S/PDIF > XMC HTPC/RME Digi/96 > XMC Reference Analog Inputs To be clear, I can understand why EMO would be hesitant to include network streaming if they intended to do a comprehensive UI to support it which obviously would require a lot of support, updates and headaches as APIs from the various streaming services change. But hopefully since the hardware ability already seems to be available they will enable DLNA Renderer support in the future and let the UI choice be up to the user from the many currently available... (Apologies for beating the DLNA thing into the ground  ) |
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Post by DellaDog on Jul 20, 2014 11:04:09 GMT -5
Let's discuss the current and best options for music streaming with the XMC-1. What does it currently support? What method yields the most user friendly setup? What method has the best sound quality? Direct USB stick connected to a usb port? (apparently not currently supported) Streaming over the ethernet connection with an upcoming app for cover art gui based control? (hopefully coming soon?) HTPC connected with HDMI? Seems like the HDMI option is the only one that can currently be used. What is the current state of the art in music jukebox control of the HTPC from an iPad? I want to be able to fire up an app and pick the songs with coverart from the theater with no display turned on. So lets use this thread for discussing all of the above and best practices associated with these. For me, it just doesn't get any easier than Airport Express -> TosLink-> UMC. Stream from PC, SmartPhone or tablet. Got friends over & they want to play, let em join the network & stream to your UMC. Drop dead simple. |
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Post by cwt on Jul 20, 2014 11:41:54 GMT -5
Good news indeed! I was initially a bit disappointed that the XMC was not going to support network streaming OOB, but this certainly gives me a viable alternative for HTPC use. To be clear, I can understand why EMO would be hesitant to include network streaming if they intended to do a comprehensive UI to support it which obviously would require a lot of support, updates and headaches as APIs from the various streaming services change. But hopefully since the hardware ability already seems to be available they will enable DLNA Renderer support in the future and let the UI choice be up to the user from the many currently available... Yes dnla will take a load off ; can always load asset again  ; oppo's gui efforts on this front show how hard it can be  Ime just happy it plays 2ch flac natively ; multichannel would be even better if that's not reserved for the rmc1 ?? |
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Post by hifiaudio2 on Jul 31, 2014 10:25:33 GMT -5
For those of you who have used PCs for an audio jukebox (with the XMC-1 or any other device with asynchronous USB input), is there an audio quality difference between the various programs that can be used to display and play the music? I.e is Jriver's output substantially "different" or ""better" sounding than Plex, XBMC, etc? If I go with a small PC, like an Intel NUC, for my audio it would be nice to NOT have to spend the additional $50 + $10 for Jriver and its iOS app if the other alternatives sound the same.
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Post by nathanzachary on Jul 31, 2014 10:37:40 GMT -5
For those of you who have used PCs for an audio jukebox (with the XMC-1 or any other device with asynchronous USB input), is there an audio quality difference between the various programs that can be used to display and play the music? I.e is Jriver's output substantially "different" or ""better" sounding than Plex, XBMC, etc? If I go with a small PC, like an Intel NUC, for my audio it would be nice to NOT have to spend the additional $50 + $10 for Jriver and its iOS app if the other alternatives sound the same. Could always install any flavour of Linux on the NUC, and use MPD. There are plenty of MPD controller apps for Android (MPDroid, e.g.) and iOS (MPoD). |
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Post by merlinwerks on Jul 31, 2014 15:18:36 GMT -5
For those of you who have used PCs for an audio jukebox (with the XMC-1 or any other device with asynchronous USB input), is there an audio quality difference between the various programs that can be used to display and play the music? I.e is Jriver's output substantially "different" or ""better" sounding than Plex, XBMC, etc? If I go with a small PC, like an Intel NUC, for my audio it would be nice to NOT have to spend the additional $50 + $10 for Jriver and its iOS app if the other alternatives sound the same. Don't forget that JRMC has a 30 trial so you can answer that question yourself |
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Post by didnelps on Aug 19, 2014 4:36:15 GMT -5
I currently stream AIFF music files from my mac mini using an ethernet connection to an Apple TV. I use the Apple's optical out into my UMC optical in. While optical is not very good when it comes to jitter, it should be better than the Apple's HDMI out (by two or three orders of magnitude). What has me drooling while I wait for the XMC is that the XMC has an ASRC (including the optical inputs) which should make any jitter a non-issue. I'm setup for home sharing so I can sit on the couch with my iPad and and can select from my complete music library with the tap of my finger. Works great; NO issues whatsoever. Try it you'll like it and never go back. Russ PS- did not know beforehand that the Apple TV converts 44.1 to 48 kHz. While I don't like that, I don't know if that makes a noticeable difference in sound quality. I understand that the Apple Airport Express leaves 44.1 as 44.1. May give that a try. I am thinking about going this path, I wonder if your able to stream at 24/192 kHZ ? |
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Post by foggy1956 on Aug 19, 2014 6:28:59 GMT -5
XMC will currently not do 192, they are working on it
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Post by hidefdave on Aug 19, 2014 9:28:08 GMT -5
For those of you who have used PCs for an audio jukebox (with the XMC-1 or any other device with asynchronous USB input), is there an audio quality difference between the various programs that can be used to display and play the music? I.e is Jriver's output substantially "different" or ""better" sounding than Plex, XBMC, etc? If I go with a small PC, like an Intel NUC, for my audio it would be nice to NOT have to spend the additional $50 + $10 for Jriver and its iOS app if the other alternatives sound the same. Don't forget that JRMC has a 30 trial so you can answer that question yourself I have just built a Nano PC to serve my music based on Linux Mint running MPD to serve the music. I have it connected via SPDIF to my UMC-200. It sounds pretty good, however the same files sound better to me when played via my Oppo 103 connected via its analog outputs into the UMC-200 so Im guessing the DAC's in the Oppo may be a little better than those in the UMC. I intend to use this set up with an XMC-1 when I get one and utilize the USB DAC rather than the SPDIF input. Does anyone know if a Linux driver for the USB chipset in the XMC-1 is available?. As a footnote I am really pleased with the MPD server solution, I control it using MPAD on the iPad. |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Aug 19, 2014 9:45:07 GMT -5
hifidave,
That's one of the things I have to get around to looking into. I'm using OpenMediaVault right now, so I'm Debian based.
Tonight or tomorrow morning I'm physically moving the server, and I'll see what I can find out.
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Post by hidefdave on Aug 19, 2014 10:25:23 GMT -5
hifidave, That's one of the things I have to get around to looking into. I'm using OpenMediaVault right now, so I'm Debian based. Tonight or tomorrow morning I'm physically moving the server, and I'll see what I can find out. Thanks, that would be really usefull infomation to have |
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Post by normanu on Aug 20, 2014 5:28:58 GMT -5
The new Onkyo and Marantz processors support Airplay.
Is it possible to add airplay support to the XMC-1?
Or don't know if Google Cast is a similar protocol, but can something like this be added to the receiver?
(for music)
That would be awesome
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Post by rogersch on Aug 20, 2014 6:20:38 GMT -5
The new Onkyo and Marantz processors support Airplay. Is it possible to add airplay support to the XMC-1? Or don't know if Google Cast is a similar protocol, but can something like this be added to the receiver? (for music) That would be awesome Why not buy a Google Chromecast dongle for 35$ and plug it into one of the 8 HDMI ports.... By the way the XMC-1 is not a receiver as it has no power amps. |
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Post by normanu on Aug 20, 2014 6:54:02 GMT -5
The new Onkyo and Marantz processors support Airplay. Is it possible to add airplay support to the XMC-1? Or don't know if Google Cast is a similar protocol, but can something like this be added to the receiver? (for music) That would be awesome Why not buy a Google Chromecast dongle for 35$ and plug it into one of the 8 HDMI ports.... By the way the XMC-1 is not a receiver as it has no power amps. Ah I know, I meant processor .... Why buy a Dongle when the same might be possible integrated. Also I hate that the Chromecast works over Wifi, they should introduce it with the possibility for a wired connection. I can't imagine the Chromecast playing fluently with a 1080P MKV for that matter a 1080P 3D SBS movie file.... |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Aug 20, 2014 10:45:14 GMT -5
I have just built a Nano PC to serve my music based on Linux Mint running MPD to serve the music. I have it connected via SPDIF to my UMC-200. It sounds pretty good, however the same files sound better to me when played via my Oppo 103 connected via its analog outputs into the UMC-200 so Im guessing the DAC's in the Oppo may be a little better than those in the UMC. I intend to use this set up with an XMC-1 when I get one and utilize the USB DAC rather than the SPDIF input. Does anyone know if a Linux driver for the USB chipset in the XMC-1 is available?. As a footnote I am really pleased with the MPD server solution, I control it using MPAD on the iPad. Moved my server this morning, but OMV requires me to set up a monitor and keyboard to fiddle with the OS. Did some reading, and this should be doable for just about any Linux distro, just a question of configuring the ALSA output (which it appears you're quite capable of). I have a shot at doing some fiddling with the server (or another distro, I have a small spare drive I like to play with), and will hopefully have some results in the next day or so. |
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Post by hidefdave on Aug 20, 2014 10:58:26 GMT -5
I have just built a Nano PC to serve my music based on Linux Mint running MPD to serve the music. I have it connected via SPDIF to my UMC-200. It sounds pretty good, however the same files sound better to me when played via my Oppo 103 connected via its analog outputs into the UMC-200 so Im guessing the DAC's in the Oppo may be a little better than those in the UMC. I intend to use this set up with an XMC-1 when I get one and utilize the USB DAC rather than the SPDIF input. Does anyone know if a Linux driver for the USB chipset in the XMC-1 is available?. As a footnote I am really pleased with the MPD server solution, I control it using MPAD on the iPad. Moved my server this morning, but OMV requires me to set up a monitor and keyboard to fiddle with the OS. Did some reading, and this should be doable for just about any Linux distro, just a question of configuring the ALSA output (which it appears you're quite capable of). I have a shot at doing some fiddling with the server (or another distro, I have a small spare drive I like to play with), and will hopefully have some results in the next day or so. Thanks, sounds encouraging |
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Post by nathanzachary on Aug 20, 2014 11:26:04 GMT -5
Don't forget that JRMC has a 30 trial so you can answer that question yourself I have just built a Nano PC to serve my music based on Linux Mint running MPD to serve the music. I have it connected via SPDIF to my UMC-200. It sounds pretty good, however the same files sound better to me when played via my Oppo 103 connected via its analog outputs into the UMC-200 so Im guessing the DAC's in the Oppo may be a little better than those in the UMC. I intend to use this set up with an XMC-1 when I get one and utilize the USB DAC rather than the SPDIF input. Does anyone know if a Linux driver for the USB chipset in the XMC-1 is available?. As a footnote I am really pleased with the MPD server solution, I control it using MPAD on the iPad. I wouldn't think that you would need any type of USB driver when in Linux. As long as you compile your kernel with USB audio support, that should be all that is needed. |
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Ime just happy it plays 2ch flac natively ; multichannel would be even better if that's not reserved for the rmc1 ??
