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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 27, 2009 21:20:18 GMT -5
Yes it is safe to assume, either or can be used.
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Post by bigred7078 on Feb 27, 2009 22:19:15 GMT -5
balanced inputs verrry nice  Does this mean the ERC-1 will have balanced outs  |
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Post by aarheadc on Feb 27, 2009 22:34:14 GMT -5
balanced inputs verrry nice Does this mean the ERC-1 will have balanced outs I was hoping that too, but I don't think it will  |
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Post by dougie085 on Feb 27, 2009 22:47:46 GMT -5
Yeah probably not, maybe there will be a Rev 2 version of the ERC.
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Post by hemster on Feb 27, 2009 23:05:45 GMT -5
How about HD radio? It already includes a high-class AM/FM tuner... but HD Radio would be great. And I second the streaming option. Means the thing will need to sport a network jack.. BTW, this is going to wipe out the competition!  |
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Post by flamingeye on Feb 27, 2009 23:27:19 GMT -5
I guess the dolby IIz is out bummer I really liked the idea & I thought it looked like there was enough interest in it on the forum to implement it , damn I was looking foreword to using the speakers I already have in place for it too ,But hay it`s still a awesome pre/pro & most importantly it`s EMOTIVA
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Post by Mobius360 on Feb 27, 2009 23:41:37 GMT -5
Will it be in the same size chassis as the DMC-1?
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Post by iknowdoyou on Feb 27, 2009 23:52:44 GMT -5
Lonnie,
This is probably a feature that only I would need, but since you're able to take an HDMI signal and put it out to component, do you have the ability to take the audio out of the HDMI signal and output it to toslink or coax? Obviously you wouldn't be able to take the new codecs in their native form, but even if I could get the old DD or DTS, that would be awesome.
The reason why I would use it is that I've got a set of Pioneer 5.1 wireless headphones from Japan that I use for late night movies (I use other headphones for music), and lately they have been of little use since I can't find an easy way to get the audio from the HDMI signal.
Thanks,
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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 27, 2009 23:59:47 GMT -5
Will it be in the same size chassis as the DMC-1? Yes a 3ru chassis (or 5 1/4" tall without feet) |
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Post by drwily008 on Feb 28, 2009 0:37:16 GMT -5
How about HD radio? It already includes a high-class AM/FM tuner... but HD Radio would be great. And I second the streaming option. Means the thing will need to sport a network jack.. BTW, this is going to wipe out the competition! I second the HD Radio nomination. I think it is a feature that should be included in all units of this caliber. I also want to throw out a suggestion for an iTunes interface. If you could get it labeled with an Apple logo you would be rolling in the customers....eww gross, maybe just cash. ;D Seriously though, a wireless streaming device specifically designed around iTunes would be a HUGE draw even more than people on these boards. Or possibly the ability to add an external hard drive to the processor with an iTunes interface. I, for one, am contemplating the purchase of a Mac Mini and a 1 TB external to have my legitimate (Aiff Ripped CD collection) on my MMC-1. I think everyone would be surprised at the amount of people considering music servers as a new alternative. |
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Post by dougie085 on Feb 28, 2009 1:12:34 GMT -5
I'm sure Dolby IIz is still possible. As Lonnie stated all the specs are not in that list that's just a lot of the big stuff they are going to tackle.
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Post by emovac on Feb 28, 2009 2:25:24 GMT -5
The feature set looks great! I have a question on the stereo RCA inputs. In the EMC-1 thread, I asked for the ideal method of hooking the player up with the UMC-1. I was told to use the 7.1 Analog inputs for the ideal path. How does this same scenario play out for the XMC-1? If the answer again is going to be the 7.1 inputs, is there a possibility that 1 or more pairs of stereo RCA inputs can be optimized to not be in the A/D path for bass management? It would be nice to be able to preserve the analog inputs for another device that needs them all. The other Doug good suggestion, I will look into the capabilities of the MUX and see what is there. this is a feature I would find favorable as well. |
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Post by MukAudio on Feb 28, 2009 3:13:18 GMT -5
balanced inputs verrry nice Does this mean the ERC-1 will have balanced outs Sending the ERC-1 signal into the XMC-1 via a balanced connection would be amazing. That would inspire me to replace my amp/processor interconnects so I could be balanced all the way! Mark. |
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Post by MukAudio on Feb 28, 2009 3:14:58 GMT -5
And wow, the specs sheet has me drooling. I'm glad I went on the XMC-1 Preorder from the get go. After seeing the latest specs for the UMC-1, I had started to wonder if I shouldn't just settle for it, given its insanely aggressive price point. But now, mmm, I can wait for the perfection that is the XMC-1!
Mark.
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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 28, 2009 3:48:01 GMT -5
Yea Mark I think this will change alot of peoples mind, the specs are just too irresistable. For me I knew the XMC-1 would be the one I want, actually through a varity of things, before the main specs were in so I never gave the UMC-1 a thought at least not in my main system. It could end up being a possibility in my bedroom perhaps, well see.
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Post by bearfan51 on Feb 28, 2009 4:28:01 GMT -5
And I second the streaming option. Means the thing will need to sport a network jack.. BTW, this is going to wipe out the competition! I second the HD Radio nomination. I think it is a feature that should be included in all units of this caliber. I also want to throw out a suggestion for an iTunes interface. If you could get it labeled with an Apple logo you would be rolling in the customers....eww gross, maybe just cash. ;D Seriously though, a wireless streaming device specifically designed around iTunes would be a HUGE draw even more than people on these boards. Or possibly the ability to add an external hard drive to the processor with an iTunes interface. I, for one, am contemplating the purchase of a Mac Mini and a 1 TB external to have my legitimate (Aiff Ripped CD collection) on my MMC-1. I think everyone would be surprised at the amount of people considering music servers as a new alternative. Why confine it to one proprietary format? There are plenty of excellent options out there, and none of them require a picture of fruit on the box. ;D Why not support wav, flac, etc.? It's kind of a moot point anyway, IMO. Run a digital coax/toslink from your box du jour, into the pre and enjoy whatever you feed it. No additional licensing fees to add to the cost of the pre. |
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Post by TRT on Feb 28, 2009 4:57:02 GMT -5
I second the HD Radio nomination. I think it is a feature that should be included in all units of this caliber. I also want to throw out a suggestion for an iTunes interface. If you could get it labeled with an Apple logo you would be rolling in the customers....eww gross, maybe just cash. ;D Seriously though, a wireless streaming device specifically designed around iTunes would be a HUGE draw even more than people on these boards. Or possibly the ability to add an external hard drive to the processor with an iTunes interface. I, for one, am contemplating the purchase of a Mac Mini and a 1 TB external to have my legitimate (Aiff Ripped CD collection) on my MMC-1. I think everyone would be surprised at the amount of people considering music servers as a new alternative. Why confine it to one proprietary format? There are plenty of excellent options out there, and none of them require a picture of fruit on the box. ;D Why not support wav, flac, etc.? It's kind of a moot point anyway, IMO. Run a digital coax/toslink from your box du jour, into the pre and enjoy whatever you feed it. No additional licensing fees to add to the cost of the pre. Hey Fellow Monsters of the Midway fan; What are you doing up so late! El Presidente' hooked the Bulls up yesterday with a full White House Tour. Bears didn't do much in the free agent free -for-all yesterday. I was really hoping they would land Albert Haynesworth. I ordered (finally) a set of ERD-1's yesterday. Right now, I'm watching "Baraka" on blu-ray. Fascinating video. Well, that's it for now. Later! |
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Post by Mr. Ben on Feb 28, 2009 7:56:04 GMT -5
So, if I have this right, this is what the XMC-1 has over the UMC-1. Some of the items listed for the XMC but not for the UMC I assumed were in both, due to their nature:
Dual video zones, instead of a single video zone.
Headphone output – front panel. UMC-1 has no headphone output.
Balanced (XLR) line outputs. UMC-1 has unbalanced outputs.
Analog Devices 24/192 DAC’s & ADC’s instead of CS42518.
8 - HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs. 2 main, 1 Zone 2. The UMC-1 has 5 in 1 out.
1 - Precision phono input with MC/MM capability, UMC-1 has no phono input.
1 - composite video input (RCA), the UMC-1 has 3.
1 - S-video input (S-video mini DIN), the UMC-1 has 3.
2 - component video outputs (RCA) main and Zone 2. UMC-1 has 1.
1 - stereo XLR input. UMC-1 has unbalanced only.
4 - assignable trigger outputs Movie/Music/Ampx2 (3.5mm mini). UMC-1 has 3.
3 RU chassis. UMC-1 is 2RU?
The improved DACs and balanced in/outputs seem to be the only part of the UMC-1 that has been replaced, with the remaining components being additions (or subtractions in the case of older video inputs). Anything I missed?
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Post by hikinokie on Feb 28, 2009 9:40:23 GMT -5
good suggestion, I will look into the capabilities of the MUX and see what is there. I absolutely second this... would be great for ERC-1 and other things that has superior DACs already... +3!!!! Analog bass management!! Do it & I'll buy the ERC & the XMC. WOOT!! ;D |
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Post by Animo on Feb 28, 2009 10:15:17 GMT -5
I am so stoked!!!! ;D ;D
Balanced outs on the ERC-1 would just be icing on the cake!!
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