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Post by hifiaudio2 on Dec 2, 2015 15:18:05 GMT -5
Just wondering if anything has been said. I am sure there are plenty of posts about this but I didn't see any recent ones. Since the Nvidia Shield (which I cant use with Netflix in 4k since the XMC wont pass it) has been out a while and the UHD players are supposedly coming soon, I'd say we really need the ball to get rolling on this... thanks for any info!
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Post by millst on Dec 2, 2015 16:46:42 GMT -5
The audioholics review indicated Dan said by the end of the year. The review did not indicate which specific year, unfortunately.  -tm |
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Post by bootman on Dec 2, 2015 18:28:16 GMT -5
What exactly is the error message thrown up when you hook up the shield?
Does it has to do with copy protection or the actual available bandwidth?
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Post by hifiaudio2 on Dec 3, 2015 10:38:12 GMT -5
Copy protection it looks like...since it doesn't given an error... The Shield itself passes 4k through the XMC and to the Sony projector, but it wont pass HDCP 2.2, so Netflix will not output in 4k. If I bypass the XMC and go straight to the projector, I get Netflix in 4k.
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Post by novisnick on Dec 3, 2015 10:47:25 GMT -5
Copy protection it looks like...since it doesn't given an error... The Shield itself passes 4k through the XMC and to the Sony projector, but it wont pass HDCP 2.2, so Netflix will not output in 4k. If I bypass the XMC and go straight to the projector, I get Netflix in 4k. Sounds like its time for the "New Board". Hmmmmm! |
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Post by bootman on Dec 3, 2015 12:00:46 GMT -5
Copy protection it looks like...since it doesn't given an error... The Shield itself passes 4k through the XMC and to the Sony projector, but it wont pass HDCP 2.2, so Netflix will not output in 4k. If I bypass the XMC and go straight to the projector, I get Netflix in 4k. Yeah they designed that to go right to the display. There isn't even a separate digital audio out on the unit. Any good reports on folks using that on any HDCP 2.2 AVRs yet? |
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Post by hifiaudio2 on Dec 3, 2015 12:43:24 GMT -5
Yeah I have seen reports on it working on AVRs where it would be expected to work... didn't pay much attention though since I dont have one!  |
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Post by bootman on Dec 3, 2015 13:00:17 GMT -5
Yeah I have seen reports on it working on AVRs where it would be expected to work... didn't pay much attention though since I dont have one! I would pay lots of attention. Switching HDCP 2.2 signals around is new. |
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Post by junchoon on Dec 4, 2015 0:01:03 GMT -5
The audioholics review indicated Dan said by the end of the year. The review did not indicate which specific year, unfortunately. -tm At this stage I will be happy if it is 2016 |
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Post by gregc on Dec 5, 2015 19:22:21 GMT -5
Lots of other products offer 2.2 HDCP and HDMI 2.0a. I would like to know how long I have to wait for Emotiva to offer the XMC-1 with the upgrade board.
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Post by skippy1977 on Dec 5, 2015 19:36:05 GMT -5
Lots of other products offer 2.2 HDCP and HDMI 2.0a. I would like to know how long I have to wait for Emotiva to offer the XMC-1 with the upgrade board. That could be true. But how long ago were those products released? I doubt they were released when the XMC-1 was released. At least there will be an update from Emotiva where most other processors will not have that option. I'm in no rush as I don't have a 4k TV or source. |
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Post by gregc on Dec 5, 2015 23:53:47 GMT -5
Lots of other products offer 2.2 HDCP and HDMI 2.0a. I would like to know how long I have to wait for Emotiva to offer the XMC-1 with the upgrade board. That could be true. But how long ago were those products released? I doubt they were released when the XMC-1 was released. At least there will be an update from Emotiva where most other processors will not have that option. I'm in no rush as I don't have a 4k TV or source. My only point is that I would like to wait until the new HDMI 2.0a HDCP 2.2 board is available so I am future proofed. I have read about the XMC-1 and it seems like a perfect match for me since I just want a high quality processor that supports a 5.2 setup. |
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Post by roadrebel on Dec 8, 2015 20:00:32 GMT -5
HDfury.com
I'm just sayin....
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Post by 2muchht on Dec 10, 2015 13:33:26 GMT -5
Given that one has to think that the new $899 processor will have to have some compatibility with HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2, one would hope that means the upgrade board will be a derivative of that. With UltraHD Blu ray, 4K content from DirecTV and Dish, more 4K content via streaming services, and, most importantly, the expected explosion of HDR sets and related content next month at CES, there simply isn't any excuse for making good on this promise. One suspects we'll hear something about this sooner than later.
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Post by hifiaudio2 on Dec 14, 2015 17:34:20 GMT -5
Lots of other products offer 2.2 HDCP and HDMI 2.0a. I would like to know how long I have to wait for Emotiva to offer the XMC-1 with the upgrade board. That could be true. But how long ago were those products released? I doubt they were released when the XMC-1 was released. At least there will be an update from Emotiva where most other processors will not have that option. I'm in no rush as I don't have a 4k TV or source. You may not, but many do. The Shield is a cheap and good way to get 4k Netflix, and we were told the XMC upgrade would come out "well before any playback device would be available", or something to that effect. But crickets.... even though new products were just announced for CES. |
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Post by cwt on Dec 14, 2015 23:59:01 GMT -5
You may not, but many do. The Shield is a cheap and good way to get 4k Netflix, and we were told the XMC upgrade would come out "well before any playback device would be available", or something to that effect. But crickets.... even though new products were just announced for CES. Not making excuses but wonder about chip availability for a smaller company as they said that ages ago before the new 'a' suffix was added to allow HDR passthrough . Did they find the hdmi2.0 18gbps chipset being worked on not compatible ; back to the drawing board ? Not the 1st time a chipset was found to be wanting remembering the current hdmi chipset being reclassified from hdmi2.0 to 1.4b . Which was more honest than many other ce's I should mention Anyway it cant be much longer for anyone that needs it ; CES isnt far away - hang in there . I wish I had your download speeds  |
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Post by 2muchht on Dec 15, 2015 2:38:39 GMT -5
Given what we've seen with regard to displays, in particular, being upgradeable from 2.0 to 2.0a, it appears that the change is a matter of chip firmware. Yes, 1.4 to 2.0 DOES require new silicon. 2.0 to 2.0a seems not to.
For what it's worth, I've heard that Dolby Vision does not require 2.0a due to the way the metadata for HDR is packaged in.
What are they waiting for?
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Post by cwt on Dec 15, 2015 12:01:05 GMT -5
Given what we've seen with regard to displays, in particular, being upgradeable from 2.0 to 2.0a, it appears that the change is a matter of chip firmware. Yes, 1.4 to 2.0 DOES require new silicon. 2.0 to 2.0a seems not to. For what it's worth, I've heard that Dolby Vision does not require 2.0a due to the way the metadata for HDR is packaged in. What are they waiting for? Yes it seems easy enough too judging by the marantz 7702 upgrade to 2.0a recently . Good question ; they can always put out a firmware for the various forms of HDR ; manni mentioned @ avs pertaining to the new jvc's ; which are hdr10 compatible [ though not up to dolby vision standard which would be better] for compatibility due to the metadata as you said and its picture quality .. |
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Post by millst on Dec 23, 2015 21:15:13 GMT -5
Per the podcast: $299 including return shipping, 48 hour turnaround, available in March, demo at CES.
-tm
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Post by dwaleke on Dec 23, 2015 21:23:49 GMT -5
Will all new XMC-1s come with the upgraded HDMI parts at no cost? If so at what point?
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