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Post by dougie085 on Feb 28, 2009 10:49:14 GMT -5
Honestly guys, the ERC-1 is in production already and they stated it won't have balanced outputs. I'd be rather surprised if we saw balanced outputs on it. You also forgot that the XMC-1 will have multi-zone video and audio where as the UMC-1 does not. You also say only like that stuff isn't substantial which it definitely is in my book  |
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Post by DYohn on Feb 28, 2009 11:17:15 GMT -5
I think the XMC-1 sounds like a fabulous piece of gear. I also think the UMC-1 sounds like a fabulous piece of gear, and for their target price points both should be industry leaders. But since I don't need multiple video outputs or multiple audio zones, since balanced connections are pointless in my setup, and since my use is for HT and I have only two HDMI source components, the UMC-1 remains the perfect upgrade for me. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 28, 2009 11:56:19 GMT -5
Wow, I knew the XMC-1 would be kick-ass, but this is well beyond my expectations. ;D
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Post by autiger on Feb 28, 2009 13:05:06 GMT -5
Speachless - Awesome
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Post by konoyaro on Feb 28, 2009 16:09:13 GMT -5
So, no mention of DSD decoding via HDMI...  I was wondering the same thing... |
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Post by Animo on Feb 28, 2009 16:23:14 GMT -5
Honestly guys, the ERC-1 is in production already and they stated it won't have balanced outputs. I'd be rather surprised if we saw balanced outputs on it. Not trying to sound naive, but, what else could I use balanced inputs for besides a CD player? |
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Post by dougie085 on Feb 28, 2009 18:12:03 GMT -5
A DAC, my DAC has balanced outputs and is what I'll use on it. The DAC connects to the PC and my CDP. Like I said maybe someday the ERC-1 will have balanced outputs but I think it's a rather big stretch to assume the one coming out in a month or so will.
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Post by estimatedprophet on Feb 28, 2009 19:24:40 GMT -5
So, no mention of DSD decoding via HDMI... I was wondering the same thing... Add me to the list of Prospective Buyers who need to know if DSD decoding via HDMI will be possible on this unit. |
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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 28, 2009 19:28:34 GMT -5
Alright can I ask a question, what is DSD through HDMI.
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Post by bigred7078 on Feb 28, 2009 20:11:40 GMT -5
A DAC, my DAC has balanced outputs and is what I'll use on it. The DAC connects to the PC and my CDP. Like I said maybe someday the ERC-1 will have balanced outputs but I think it's a rather big stretch to assume the one coming out in a month or so will. which DAC do you have? |
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Post by dougie085 on Feb 28, 2009 20:58:55 GMT -5
Twisted Pear Audio dual mono Opus, it's a semi DIY sort of thing. I love it though has an offboard ASRC reclock and uses dual Wolfson WM8741 DAC's. I may be replacing it soon though |
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Post by scpanel on Feb 28, 2009 22:29:33 GMT -5
I was looking over the output list, are there multiple SUB outs that are RCA, for those of us running more than 1 SUB? Also, I am wondering if this is going to be the DMC-1 replacement given the impressive list of features, or is there high end unit coming to replace it?
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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 28, 2009 22:34:58 GMT -5
Its not going to be the DMC-1 replacement, the replacement was rumored awhile back. However I think this will a Loonnggggg long wait on this. So I guess you can consider it a "temporary" replacement maybe. Im assuming there will be at least 2 sub outs, the MMC-1 had three so, I think two are at least in order.
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Post by dougie085 on Feb 28, 2009 22:38:31 GMT -5
I don't know what you consider to be a Loonnggggg wait, but as Lonnie stated majority of the XMC-1 is based off the UMC-1 platform there for implementing everything needed to go to the XMC-1 shouldn't take to terribly long. I'd say after work starts we'll probably see the XMC-1 within 6 months.
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Post by ssjlaletas on Feb 28, 2009 22:42:41 GMT -5
I don't know what you consider to be a Loonnggggg wait, but as Lonnie stated majority of the XMC-1 is based off the UMC-1 platform there for implementing everything needed to go to the XMC-1 shouldn't take to terribly long. I'd say after work starts we'll probably see the XMC-1 within 6 months. Sorry Dougie if I wasnt clear, I didnt mean the XMC-1 should be a loonng wait, in fact it doesnt seem like it be too long after the UMC-1 launch. I meant the rumored DMC-1 replacement, who knows the eta on that, ....if at all I guess. |
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Post by dougie085 on Mar 1, 2009 0:17:35 GMT -5
Oh, well it was discussed before that there is a possibility that there won't be a DMC-1 replacement. The UMC-1 set the bar so high and then the XMC-1 is just going to be so amazing it might be hard to top the XMC-1 without getting crazy expensive.
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 1, 2009 0:52:03 GMT -5
Alright can I ask a question, what is DSD through HDMI. Matthew, I believe DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital. As I understand, it is a decoding procedure for SACD's over HDMI. So if you don't have an SACD player, this feature probably isn't very important to you. Though someone correct me if I'm wrong, since I don't have any SACD's or a player for that matter. |
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Post by UT-Driven on Mar 1, 2009 3:18:50 GMT -5
Someone help me out here....... Lonnie mentioned in the preliminary specs that the XMC-1 will have balanced 7.1 outputs. Is it safe to assume that the balanced outputs are in addition to it also having Zone 1, 7.1 RCA outputs so that the XMC-1 will be able to be used with the UPA series of amplifiers? I would expect that both would be included. Having only balanced outputs would limit the customer base. The other Doug |
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Post by ssjlaletas on Mar 1, 2009 3:40:32 GMT -5
Oh, well it was discussed before that there is a possibility that there won't be a DMC-1 replacement. The UMC-1 set the bar so high and then the XMC-1 is just going to be so amazing it might be hard to top the XMC-1 without getting crazy expensive. Well then I must have missed that conversation  I thought there were still plans on making a DMC-1 replacement it would simply just be a longway out. Sorry about the false info I was giving. LCSeminole: Thanks for the info on the DSD, didnt know about that. So basically with DSD if you have a player with SACD capability all you really need is just an HDMI connection, with that you got your video up to 1080p, good for digital audio with the new formats, and good for SACD no need for analog connections. Sounds good, thanks again. |
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Post by dougie085 on Mar 1, 2009 11:15:40 GMT -5
They haven't stated yet if there will or won't be. It was just a discussion and Lonnie nor Dan confirmed either way.
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I thought there were still plans on making a DMC-1 replacement it would simply just be a longway out. Sorry about the false info I was giving.