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Post by meni on Mar 23, 2015 1:39:52 GMT -5
Another suggestion is adding a "discrete volume" checkbox to the inputs setup, for an input where this is set to true -- the XMC-1 will remember the volume setting for this input and when switching inputs it will use this value if exists from the time this input was previously used.
So if I like hearing TV lower than I love hearing my music, the processor will remember the last used volume for each input where this is set.
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Post by mickseymour on Mar 23, 2015 3:11:11 GMT -5
Another suggestion is adding a "discrete volume" checkbox to the inputs setup, for an input where this is set to true -- the XMC-1 will remember the volume setting for this input and when switching inputs it will use this value if exists from the time this input was previously used. So if I like hearing TV lower than I love hearing my music, the processor will remember the last used volume for each input where this is set. I've not tried it but it looks like you can do this already with the level trims on each input, meaning you can leave the volume control where it is. |
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Post by meni on Mar 23, 2015 4:42:38 GMT -5
Another suggestion is adding a "discrete volume" checkbox to the inputs setup, for an input where this is set to true -- the XMC-1 will remember the volume setting for this input and when switching inputs it will use this value if exists from the time this input was previously used. So if I like hearing TV lower than I love hearing my music, the processor will remember the last used volume for each input where this is set. I've not tried it but it looks like you can do this already with the level trims on each input, meaning you can leave the volume control where it is. That is not the same... Levels trim is meant to "standardize" output level of the different devices the way I see it. My suggestion is having XMC remember last volume setting for inputs where you configured that you want this functionality enabled. |
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Post by mickseymour on Mar 23, 2015 7:22:17 GMT -5
That is not the same... Levels trim is meant to "standardize" output level of the different devices the way I see it. My suggestion is having XMC remember last volume setting for inputs where you configured that you want this functionality enabled. I was suggesting you could "standardise" the TV volume lower. |
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Post by meni on Mar 24, 2015 1:21:51 GMT -5
Another cool software feature would be to provide REST APIs for modifying the parametric equalizer at real time for the currently used profile.
This will enable the development of a mobile application with sliders to tune the equalizer in real time.
exposing the other remote control buttons can also be very useful.
** As for the standardize lower volume for the selected input.. i am doing that now and its not as comfortable ...
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Post by goozoo on Mar 24, 2015 15:29:43 GMT -5
Another cool software feature would be to provide REST APIs for modifying the parametric equalizer at real time for the currently used profile. This will enable the development of a mobile application with sliders to tune the equalizer in real time. exposing the other remote control buttons can also be very useful. ** As for the standardize lower volume for the selected input.. i am doing that now and its not as comfortable ... I don't know if what you are suggesting is possible with a PEQ. Mainly because not only are you changing the amplitude of the wave but also the width. I too wish for such an interface but the more I read about it the less doable it seems. I guess in theory you could have sliders for the values, but without a graphical representation of the effect, it would be too convoluted. Maybe I'm wrong if anyone else wants to chime in. |
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Post by meni on Mar 25, 2015 10:30:41 GMT -5
The APIs can support a mobile app, or a desktop app. I'm certain that phones will be too small for this kind of application as there will be many sliders there.. But tablet could be good enough, I'm not a UI expert but I think it's doable. and it'll be a killer function... I'd be upset if they'd do that for XMR and not for XMC...  |
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Post by htguy on Mar 29, 2015 0:43:51 GMT -5
Request for second or more DIRAC preset for XMC-1.
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Post by mickseymour on Mar 29, 2015 4:37:59 GMT -5
I don't know if it is even possible with the current hardware but HDCD decoding would be useful. I have a number of HDCD disks and these days, some of those that are don't even have it marked on the packaging.
The sales pitch when it was first introduced was thay they would play on a normal CD player. Of course they do but without proper decoding they do not sound right, muddy bass being the most obvious result.
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Post by wilburthegoose on Mar 29, 2015 6:12:02 GMT -5
^^^
mickseymour - if you want a workaround, my Oppo DVD decodes HDCD. That said, I really don't notice a difference like you do.
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Post by meni on Mar 29, 2015 6:39:58 GMT -5
My Rotel RCD-990 cd player decodes HDCD and the difference is noticeable.
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Post by cwt on Mar 29, 2015 11:48:35 GMT -5
^^^ mickseymour - if you want a workaround, my Oppo DVD decodes HDCD. That said, I really don't notice a difference like you do. Thats a good option wilbur ; for the out of favor hdcd's that are out there its not worthwhile emo licensing the decoder for the additional cost Another one is a standalone dac that handles hdcd ; its interesting how much r&d money was poured into a/d 20bit recording as it was going to replace the cd ; that was the hope  Found this following a good read when a bit of care is taken with the mastering -like a good sacd ; www.goodwinshighend.com/hdcd.htm |
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Post by wilburthegoose on Mar 29, 2015 12:45:19 GMT -5
IIRC, most of the HDCD recordings were country. For some reason, it didn't make a lot of inroads.
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Post by mickseymour on Mar 30, 2015 2:36:22 GMT -5
I do have an HDCD capable DAC which I've retired because all of my CDs are now ripped and played via a Squeezebox Touch. The Touch can also output 96/24 recordings, of which I have many, and the DAC's limit is 48/24. There was work carried out on a Windows only software HDCD decoder for the Squeeze software. It doesn't quite fit the spec;; I've read the patent is sketchy in a lot of areas. There's also dbPowerAmp which uses the same code as the Squeeze solution. I guess I need to formulate another plan . |
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Post by sink1 on Mar 30, 2015 8:13:46 GMT -5
Request for second or more DIRAC preset for XMC-1. Another vote for more presets. It's really a must have with Dirac full now available. |
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Post by mcluvin on Mar 30, 2015 21:28:30 GMT -5
Request for second or more DIRAC preset for XMC-1. +1 - I could use 4 personally and I have read similar answers from others. |
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Post by FilmMixer on Mar 31, 2015 12:32:20 GMT -5
Just set mine up last night. Out of the box with no set up and it sounds better than any piece of gear I've had in my room. Can't wait to set it up properly. A few things. 1. More size selections for the OSD.. I have pretty mediocre vision and the stock OSD is tiny on my 65" from 9 feet away. The Wide OSD is better but too distorted (even if they scaled it taller it would be beneficial.) I understand the new setting is for 4k... But a bigger size without the squish would be much appreciated. 2. Increase the time out for the OSD when using the Info button. Or give use some timing choices. 3. Add one more OSD option instead of off, user and all.... I love the all option but when using my DVR it comes on when doing any kind of trick play when it loses audio input. For a fraction of a second. Or make it more intelligent.... Have a one second buffer before it pops up on audio input change. |
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Post by wilburthegoose on Mar 31, 2015 12:56:09 GMT -5
How about those iOS/Droid apps? I also miss the PC app a lot more than I thought I would.
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Post by goodfellas27 on Mar 31, 2015 13:18:25 GMT -5
DLNA please
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Post by mcluvin on Apr 1, 2015 9:27:24 GMT -5
+1 or even just be able to play off of a network share like on a NAS. Since the base OS is Linux based, they should be able to support UNC paths (SMB shares) or NFS shares. Either way, being able to play are own music over the local network is very desirable. |
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Found this following a good read when a bit of care is taken with the mastering -like a good sacd ;
