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Post by rswood on Sept 12, 2014 15:48:18 GMT -5
This is an official request to Dan or Lonnie to give us an update on Dirac. No sugar coatings, just the unvarnished information. It would only take a few minuets of their time.
We have purchased this product on a promise of completion, (it is a very nice product without Dirac) so the least they can do is keep the people who are helping to finance the final product some information.
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Post by klinemj on Sept 12, 2014 16:03:46 GMT -5
They did in LA...said that they were on track for September.
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Post by foggy1956 on Sept 12, 2014 16:10:35 GMT -5
This is an official request to Dan or Lonnie to give us an update on Dirac. No sugar coatings, just the unvarnished information. It would only take a few minuets of their time. We have purchased this product on a promise of completion, (it is a very nice product without Dirac) so the least they can do is keep the people who are helping to finance the final product some information. Why is it that if it is more complicated than a cracked display screen or shipping damage we never here anything from them, celluloid heroes? |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 12, 2014 16:43:46 GMT -5
What Mark said.
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Post by thompson12 on Sept 12, 2014 17:18:29 GMT -5
They did in LA...said that they were on track for September. Mark Thanks for the update Mark |
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Post by pop on Sept 12, 2014 17:27:08 GMT -5
That's good news Mark. I just got my second confirmation for the XMC and passed again to wait for Dirac. The longer I wait for Dirac, the more the UMC-200 is calling my name.
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Post by petew on Sept 12, 2014 18:44:59 GMT -5
That's good news Mark. I just got my second confirmation for the XMC and passed again to wait for Dirac. The longer I wait for Dirac, the more the UMC-200 is calling my name. I've been having those thoughts too. If Dirac arrives soon and works wonders I may be swayed back to XMC-1 territory. iOS app and iRule device driver would help too. I am in the process of moving my amps to eliminate the need for long XLR interconnects. Opens up possibilities. |
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Post by bluescale on Sept 12, 2014 19:40:01 GMT -5
They did in LA...said that they were on track for September. Mark They were also confident we'd see it in Chicago, so keep your salt handy. Negativity aside, my current theory is that Emotiva's latest forum silence is because they are in the last stages of an all hands on deck push to get Dirac out the door. Seems reasonable to me... |
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Post by klinemj on Sept 12, 2014 20:19:51 GMT -5
Just reporting what was said most recently...not making any bets. We know we won't get any real details until it is ready.
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Post by rcnmoose on Sept 12, 2014 21:04:53 GMT -5
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Post by KeithL on Sept 12, 2014 23:03:21 GMT -5
You'll know exactly when we do. The situation isn't like building a house, where you can calculate exactly how many hours it will take to put up the last xx number of beams or pour xx yards of cement. It's more like writing a great novel, and now they want you to promise what time today you'll have thought up the perfect ending....  All right, I'm in a flowery mood tonight.... but the reality is that Dirac is basically done. We're basically finishing up things like where to put the buttons on the screen, and what they're going to say... and finalizing the network communication part of things. (It works fine on our computers, on our network, but we'll all be happier if it also works on your computer when you get it installed at home. This isn't quite as bad as finishing a great novel, but it could take five minutes, five hours, or five days to get it perfect - or at least as close as humanly possible... and then we've got to test it for a while and make sure it's right.) Don't worry, it won't be long.  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 12, 2014 23:23:40 GMT -5
Thank you Keith! Keep crossing the T's and dotting the I's, your reply should sufficiently calm our nerves.  |
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Post by bluescale on Sept 12, 2014 23:25:56 GMT -5
Thank you Keith! Keep crossing the T's and dotting the I's, your reply should sufficiently calm our nerves. Ha! You forget how neurotic we are... |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 12, 2014 23:31:12 GMT -5
Geezzzzz there's so much great info on the forum tonight!! How am I suppose to sleep?  ?? I know,,,,,,,,,I'll count the hours till I decide weather or not to order my XMC-1!!!!!!!!!! Or will it be the XMC-2? ?? Opps,,,,,did I really just say that? ??  I don't need this unit,,,,I just WANT it!!!!! ok,,,,,ok,,,,,I'm going to bed now!!,!,,,,unless there's more goodies in the next few minutes? ?? |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 12, 2014 23:33:38 GMT -5
Thank you Keith! Keep crossing the T's and dotting the I's, your reply should sufficiently calm our nerves. Ha! You forget how neurotic we are... You're definitely right, I should have said his reply should calm some of our nerves, as I'm not in the least bit worried about DIRAC. Neurotic: a person who is always fearful or worried about something.(According to Webster). |
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 12, 2014 23:48:11 GMT -5
You'll know exactly when we do. The situation isn't like building a house, where you can calculate exactly how many hours it will take to put up the last xx number of beams or pour xx yards of cement. It's more like writing a great novel, and now they want you to promise what time today you'll have thought up the perfect ending.... All right, I'm in a flowery mood tonight.... but the reality is that Dirac is basically done. We're basically finishing up things like where to put the buttons on the screen, and what they're going to say... and finalizing the network communication part of things. (It works fine on our computers, on our network, but we'll all be happier if it also works on your computer when you get it installed at home. This isn't quite as bad as finishing a great novel, but it could take five minutes, five hours, or five days to get it perfect - or at least as close as humanly possible... and then we've got to test it for a while and make sure it's right.) Don't worry, it won't be long. Keith, you da man! Thanks for the detailed update. Sounds like all is well, and we will all be looking forward (even us current non-owners)to see what Dirac can do. Initially, I wasn't too hip on getting an XMC-1 due to no legacy video. However, all of the early reports on the XMC-1's SQ have been super positive, and that's without Dirac. If Dirac is as half as powerful as I imagine it to be, then it just may be the feature that pushes me over the edge. The fact that the XMC-1's audio is on par (or even better than) with the XSP-1 AND DC-1 was actually the "kicker" that made me re-think my entire setup. I already have the amps for all 7 channels and dual Emo U Sub 12's...so the switch could be painless and rewarding ultimately. To further "test myself" to see if I could make the switch and remain happy, I have removed all sources from my system and now have only my PC (cheap laptop with external storage added) running HDMI into my Yamaha and HDMI to my TV. That's it. XBMC for movie playback and FooBar2k for music. Music now sounds like garbage (after removing the XSP-1) but that is the fault of my Yammy, the XMC-1 should restore the sound I am used to for music, and give me a quantum leap for movies. |
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Post by Priapulus on Sept 12, 2014 23:51:21 GMT -5
> Neurotic: a person who is always fearful or worried about something.(According to Webster).
Psychotic: A person who thinks he is seeing a Unicorn dancing on the front lawn.
Neurotic: a person who knows Unicorn isn't there, but it still bothers him an awful lot.
Sincerely
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Post by novisnick on Sept 12, 2014 23:58:54 GMT -5
You'll know exactly when we do. The situation isn't like building a house, where you can calculate exactly how many hours it will take to put up the last xx number of beams or pour xx yards of cement. It's more like writing a great novel, and now they want you to promise what time today you'll have thought up the perfect ending.... All right, I'm in a flowery mood tonight.... but the reality is that Dirac is basically done. We're basically finishing up things like where to put the buttons on the screen, and what they're going to say... and finalizing the network communication part of things. (It works fine on our computers, on our network, but we'll all be happier if it also works on your computer when you get it installed at home. This isn't quite as bad as finishing a great novel, but it could take five minutes, five hours, or five days to get it perfect - or at least as close as humanly possible... and then we've got to test it for a while and make sure it's right.) Don't worry, it won't be long. Keith, you da man! Thanks for the detailed update. Sounds like all is well, and we will all be looking forward (even us current non-owners)to see what Dirac can do. Initially, I wasn't too hip on getting an XMC-1 due to no legacy video. However, all of the early reports on the XMC-1's SQ have been super positive, and that's without Dirac. If Dirac is as half as powerful as I imagine it to be, then it just may be the feature that pushes me over the edge. The fact that the XMC-1's audio is on par (or even better than) with the XSP-1 AND DC-1 was actually the "kicker" that made me re-think my entire setup. I already have the amps for all 7 channels and dual Emo U Sub 12's...so the switch could be painless and rewarding ultimately. To further "test myself" to see if I could make the switch and remain happy, I have removed all sources from my system and now have only my PC (cheap laptop with external storage added) running HDMI into my Yamaha and HDMI to my TV. That's it. XBMC for movie playback and FooBar2k for music. Music now sounds like garbage (after removing the XSP-1) but that is the fault of my Yammy, the XMC-1 should restore the sound I am used to for music, and give me a quantum leap for movies. Yeh, the 667 isn't near the top of there line, that would do it. I'm sure, no I'm positive that the XMC-1 will be a huge jump forward for you from the 667!!! I grew up on Yamaha products and love what they do but there is no comparison of the two units I'm sure. I've owned or still own and older unit from years ago that took a lightning strike and only lost the FM, and a 663, 773, and my 3020 which is a cats meow!!! And has me at an impasse as to why I need/want the XMC-1! But you sir, I have no idea why you don't own a XMC-1 yet? ? I would if I were in your position . Good luck and please keep us posted. Nick |
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 13, 2014 0:12:12 GMT -5
> Neurotic: a person who is always fearful or worried about something.(According to Webster). Psychotic: A person who thinks he is seeing a Unicorn dancing on the front lawn. Neurotic: a person who knows Unicorn isn't there, but it still bothers him an awful lot. Sincerely /b LMAO!!! |
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Post by hemster on Sept 13, 2014 0:16:39 GMT -5
> Neurotic: a person who is always fearful or worried about something.(According to Webster). Psychotic: A person who thinks he is seeing a Unicorn dancing on the front lawn. Neurotic: a person who knows Unicorn isn't there, but it still bothers him an awful lot. Sincerely /b LMAO!!! Eccentric: A person who anticipates the unicorn will cry when they tell it bad jokes and ties a bib on it to capture those elusive unicorn tears. |
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?? I know,,,,,,,,,I'll count the hours till I decide weather or not to order my XMC-1!!!!!!!!!! Or will it be the XMC-2?
