UMC-1 upgrade to what?

[wilcox71]

I have a UMC-1 XPA-5, the amp is fine but the UMC is just long in the tooth and had to many HDMI issues. Any suggestions for a new processor I want to keep the amp. I also use Axiom speakers not sure if this helps in choices of processors.

What's a good match with XPA-5?

[total2727]

If you liked the UMC ( I did) the XMC will blow you away. Sold my UMC and moved up, best move I have made in years.
If you wanted to wait maybe the XMR?

[garbulky]

The XMC-1 is really good at what it does. It is $$$$ though

[Percussionista]

Dec 27, 2015 13:25:09 GMT -5 wilcox71 said:

I have a UMC-1 XPA-5, the amp is fine but the UMC is just long in the tooth and had to many HDMI issues. Any suggestions for a new processor I want to keep the amp. I also use Axiom speakers not sure if this helps in choices of processors.

What's a good match with XPA-5?

Why not wait and see how the Emersa processor works out? It's supposed to be "in the ballpark" with the XMC-1, has Dirac but not the balanced connections, and much less expensive. I can't imagine that it won't start off the bat with the up-to-date HDMI/HDCP specs, but I would wait and see. Having HDR support is still a big question. They will be demo'd at CES in just a week. Meanwhile, the XMC-1 will continue to be upgradable, so if you have the coin, you can still go that route now, and get the new HDMI board for $299.

I expect to upgrade to the 4K universe in 2016, we'll see. Still waiting for the dust to settle before making any decisions myself.

[Gary Cook]

I waiting to see the specifications for the replacement for the UMC-200, the Emersa range just wouldn't fit asthetically with all my other Emotiva gear.

Happy New Year
Gary

[wilcox71]

My primary use case is my home theatre which means XBOX Wii and Movies. I have 5.1 now might move up to 7.1.

Appreciate the replies.