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Post by SticknStones on Aug 1, 2014 17:27:40 GMT -5
Remember Chuck, The XMC-1 does have true Fletcher-Munson loudness compensation! Its curve is modified by the volume setting. More compensation at lower levels and less as you get louder. If the midnight mode really becomes an issue; it's straightforward to port in. I've never found it to be listenable... But that's me. Cheers, Big Dan As I don't have my XMC-1 yet I had no idea that Fletcher-Munson loudness compensation had been fully implemented. It seems it should be referenced to a calibrated level. Is the the same reference level used in the speaker setup? I couldn't live without the midnight mode. When I watch a movie late night, I am guarantied a visit from my wife if it's not turned on! Lucky My Blu-Ray also supports it! Looking forward to getting(on order) my XMC-1  Headphones Chuck! And when you plug them in the amps automatically go to standby. I have to use mine every evening for the same reason as my wife retires early. |
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Post by bborzell on Aug 1, 2014 18:23:41 GMT -5
As I don't have my XMC-1 yet I had no idea that Fletcher-Munson loudness compensation had been fully implemented. It seems it should be referenced to a calibrated level. Is the the same reference level used in the speaker setup? I couldn't live without the midnight mode. When I watch a movie late night, I am guarantied a visit from my wife if it's not turned on! Lucky My Blu-Ray also supports it! Looking forward to getting(on order) my XMC-1 Headphones Chuck! And when you plug them in the amps automatically go to standby. I have to use mine every evening for the same reason as my wife retires early. My wife retired in 2008. But, having built the HT room with serious sound proofing, it's a moot point. |
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Post by SticknStones on Aug 1, 2014 19:09:54 GMT -5
Headphones Chuck! And when you plug them in the amps automatically go to standby. I have to use mine every evening for the same reason as my wife retires early. My wife retired in 2008. But, having built the HT room with serious sound proofing, it's a moot point. Sweet! We have a modest sized home and only listening area is the family room! We are planning to build a new home and wifey is including the man cave. I think it's so I can use the existing furniture there and she can get new stuff but moot point for me too! |
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Post by emmet on Aug 2, 2014 10:07:54 GMT -5
I like to see:
Atmos support, 16 channels AES and analog use DB-25 to replace the XLRs, would be able use 2 DB-25 for AES output, 2 DB-25 for analog XLR output.
have no idea how much would cost, but I am ready to pay for it.
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Post by bootman on Aug 2, 2014 23:20:37 GMT -5
I suggest that an additional mode be added. This would be exactly the same as the "Differential Reference" mode (analog stereo signal to main LR channels is not digitized), except that the signal would also be sent to the sub(s) channel via the A/D converters. The main signal would not have any crossover, but the subs could use the digital low pass filter and EQ'ing. Interesting concept but I think that one may require a hardware change if you think about the signal flow needed to do that for a bit. |
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Post by kmerhar on Aug 3, 2014 0:40:19 GMT -5
I will supersize that with a +4 I'd love to see this too as I don't have room for rear surrounds...but I could talk the GF into heights or wides |
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Post by rogersch on Aug 3, 2014 1:56:04 GMT -5
I like to see: Atmos support, 16 channels AES and analog use DB-25 to replace the XLRs, would be able use 2 DB-25 for AES output, 2 DB-25 for analog XLR output. have no idea how much would cost, but I am ready to pay for it. Already available on the market: Buy the Dataset RS20i, it has ATMOS, DIRAC en DB-25 connectors and supports 16 channel. Price? > $20.000 |
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Post by edrummereasye on Aug 3, 2014 4:24:19 GMT -5
I'd like the nine little buttons to have a proximity sensor built into each. Get your finger close, or even gently touch the button and the OLED display fades in the name of the input assigned to the button you're hovering over. Once you find the input you want, click the button to select. WAF+ Maybe not practical for an upgrade, but ... In the 70s & 80s I had an SAE MK VIB Tuner, it had a nice Nixie tube digital readout and an oscilloscope. You could use the scope for signal strength and tuning, but it also had a Lissajous mode you could use for setting up your turntable (tracking force / anti-skating), or just stare at the mesmerizing patterns when the mood hit you.  I even called an FM station once because I could tell their cartridge was out of phase. Another very cool feature was that just touching the tuning knob caused the display to switch from Lissajous mode to tuning mode, when you got the station properly dialed in and let go, the scope went back to 'trip mode'. Not the proximity sensors you describe, but way ahead of it's time in both style and function. I found a couple pictures (even has Dan's old school script like the differential reference series) View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentSorry, guess I digressed beyond XMC-1 upgrades ... Not to get further off-topic, but that is WAY COOL!!! I inherited some old SAE gear from my late father (along with ~3000 LPs)...Mark IXB Pre-amp with graphic EQ and a model 2200 2-channel amp, featuring two columns of red lights that are marked in both watts and dB. The one thing I've bought to add to those? An SAE model '180' Stereo Parametric Equalizer =) now I want the piece you had, though!!! well ahead of their time...agreed on the script, too! =P |
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Post by cwt on Aug 3, 2014 4:26:53 GMT -5
I'd love to see this too as I don't have room for rear surrounds...but I could talk the GF into heights or wides If this is doable ;Ide go the whole hog and rather than pl2z and neox [which are after all primarily matrix encoders ]and put in atmos as lonnie is investigating :)A simple 5:1:2 atmos configuration may do many - with in ceiling or with replacement atmos speakers ? Or if atmos is out ; neox as that can also decode a very few encoded bd's and is more popular than pl2z it seems  The xmc1 is ripe for more dsp modes in any case ; If the xmc1 had cirrus logic processing Ide suggest H/K logic 7 an oldie but a goodie |
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Post by Erwin.BE on Aug 3, 2014 5:26:41 GMT -5
I'd love to see this too as I don't have room for rear surrounds...but I could talk the GF into heights or wides If this is doable ;Ide go the whole hog and rather than pl2z and neox [which are after all primarily matrix encoders ]and put in atmos as lonnie is investigating :)A simple 5:1:2 atmos configuration may do many - with in ceiling or with replacement atmos speakers ? Or if atmos is out ; neox as that can also decode a very few encoded bd's and is more popular than pl2z it seems The xmc1 is ripe for more dsp modes in any case ; If the xmc1 had cirrus logic processing Ide suggest H/K logic 7 an oldie but a goodie +1 for Atmos 5.1.2 in the XMC-1 which would suit our living room just fine. BTW, my current UMC-1 has been without any misbehavers. It's one of the last ones of the stock. What a bargain that was. I am building a 7.2.4 HT so I hope The RMC-1 is 11.1 with Atmos! |
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Post by kurthaudio on Aug 3, 2014 20:38:11 GMT -5
I'd like to see a universal remote. I brought this up in the metal vs plastic poll.
An Emotiva universal remote for the xmc-1. I'd like it to have back lighting, LCD screen, and RF instead of infrared. Make it usb configurable much like Harmony. Maybe even sell it separately or as an upgrade.
I know their are a few good universal remotes on the market already but, I think a remote that was designed to work with the xmc could have some advantages.
Anyone else think this is a good idea, or am I asking Emotiva to reinvent the wheel?
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Post by wizardofoz on Aug 3, 2014 22:51:41 GMT -5
Well the RF might be a struggle without perhaps a special USB/Ethernet interface... I guess they could build and RF interface to the IR input too...feel free to use my idea Lonnie.
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Post by ttocs on Aug 4, 2014 0:25:13 GMT -5
How about being able to program a button or two on the remote for custom preset volume level(s)?
I find that I use certain volume levels for the different kinds of content I may be listening to. I probably only use 4 different volume levels most of the time, ear-splitting isn't one of the four.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 4, 2014 0:36:30 GMT -5
I know their are a few good universal remotes on the market already but, I think a remote that was designed to work with the xmc could have some advantages. Anyone else think this is a good idea, or am I asking Emotiva to reinvent the wheel? I'm not going to try to talk down ideas in this thread, but since you asked I think they can spend their time on better projects, but mostly I think 'there's an app for that'. |
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Post by emmet on Aug 4, 2014 1:34:24 GMT -5
I like to see: Atmos support, 16 channels AES and analog use DB-25 to replace the XLRs, would be able use 2 DB-25 for AES output, 2 DB-25 for analog XLR output. have no idea how much would cost, but I am ready to pay for it. Already available on the market: Buy the Dataset RS20i, it has ATMOS, DIRAC en DB-25 connectors and supports 16 channel. Price? > $20.000 I knew those products, I have check all of them and read the manual of them, it's really great, but price. thats why I am trying imaging feature xmc-1 does. As japan's av processor/receiver already get atmos, it's not problem for emotiva, 16 channels DAC would be real cost I know, but emotiva would be able give us the acceptable cost cheaper than others. I have bought dirac, build htpc with motu HD192(12 channels XLRs) as a processor, it's cost me $4k around, but couldn't find a good way to get hdmi input. |
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Post by badong on Aug 4, 2014 4:30:55 GMT -5
I'm sure this has been mentioned before but . . .
Automatic firmware update over network. Not a deal breaker by any means but it sure is convenient on my Oppo.
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Post by rogersch on Aug 4, 2014 6:11:51 GMT -5
I have bought dirac, build htpc with motu HD192(12 channels XLRs) as a processor, it's cost me $4k around, but couldn't find a good way to get hdmi input. Very nice audio card. Also the lack of HDMI inputs is preventing me to go this route and that DIRAC only works on Windows / MAC PC. I had in the past a Windows based HTPC and had too much trouble in keeping the OS & drivers up-to-date and at the same time the system stable. I'm now using for nearly two years OPENELEC (XBMC running on stripped down Linux environment) and the system is very stable. When a new OPENELEC version is available a small pop-up message appears and I just need to do reboot and within 1 minute the upgrade is ready! Now if DIRAC would make their software also available for LINUX that would be great! |
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Post by kurthaudio on Aug 4, 2014 6:57:21 GMT -5
I know their are a few good universal remotes on the market already but, I think a remote that was designed to work with the xmc could have some advantages. Anyone else think this is a good idea, or am I asking Emotiva to reinvent the wheel? I'm not going to try to talk down ideas in this thread, but since you asked I think they can spend their time on better projects, but mostly I think 'there's an app for that'. Are you saying emotiva is designing a remote control app or are you saying that a universal remote control app would work? I can see a well thought out app that let's you control every or almost every feature on the xmc. Plus be able to control your other devices. Never thought of that.....I like that idea. The remote app for my LG TV works great. It would be sweet if I could control everything on the same app though. |
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Post by wizardofoz on Aug 4, 2014 9:45:46 GMT -5
I know you can assign the input buttons on the remote, but what about on the front panel?
I would love a mute button on the front panel too even if it was #8
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Post by tknice on Aug 4, 2014 9:54:02 GMT -5
I would love a mute button on the front panel too even if it was #8 There is a LARGE mute button already on the XMC-1. Push the volume knob. |
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