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Post by tesla on Apr 9, 2016 11:37:46 GMT -5
Does the XMC-1 have the processing power to pull off this fantasy upgrade? I think not, and that's the show-stopper.
Hate to throw a wet blanket over the festivities, but it is what it is.
Cheers!
T-
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Post by foggy1956 on Apr 9, 2016 13:06:58 GMT -5
Does the XMC-1 have the processing power to pull off this fantasy upgrade? I think not, and that's the show-stopper. Hate to throw a wet blanket over the festivities, but it is what it is. Cheers! T- Which of these upgrades will the processor not allow, for instance I would like to see Dirac unison? |
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Post by tesla on Apr 9, 2016 13:21:44 GMT -5
Does the XMC-1 have the processing power to pull off this fantasy upgrade? I think not, and that's the show-stopper. Hate to throw a wet blanket over the festivities, but it is what it is. Cheers! T- Which of these upgrades will the processor not allow, for instance I would like to see Dirac unison? Atmos is definitely out. Needs more horsepower. Unison may be a non-starter too. Emo would be able to say for sure either way. Cheers! T- PS: To elaborate on my Atmos comment: There has been some talk about a scaled-down 5.1.2 implementation being possible. Whether or not that would be doable is irrelevant to me. In my mind, that's a kluge, not a full Atmos implementation. The minimum acceptable Atmos configuration for me would be 7.2.4. Besides, the XMC-1 would be straining and probably sluggish to respond when trying to provide even a 5.1.2 Atmos. T- |
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Post by audiosyndrome on Apr 11, 2016 16:20:18 GMT -5
The NYC audio club to which I belong, and the other NYC audio club were invited to the flagship Harman International store in Manhattan for a day of events. In addition to other activities during the day, we were treated to a HT demo, 2-channel vinyl listening and a two hour visual and audio presentation by Tom Fine, son of Robert and Wilma Fine of Mercury Living Presence fame. The day was a blast, in particular the HT demonstration.
The 9.4 channel setup was all JBL, and no, it was not Atmos. Three JBL K2s up front, and two each JBL speakers (model ?) left and right side, and one each JBL speaker left and right rear. All augmented by four extremely large JBL subs. Electronics were all JBL Synthesis with 10,000 watts on tap!!! An Oppo played several scenes of four Bluray discs. Jurassic World, Star Wars the Force Awakens, and two music videos. The sound as you might guess was incredible!
Harman is in the HT installation business starting at 20K (including 6K for the initial consult) going all the way up to 1.5 million or so. I asked the presenter, the store manager, if Atmos or such was in their future. He said that they were "playing a waiting game to see how it pans out".
So even though Bonzo doesn't give a "jack sh**" about my opinion of Atmos (DOA), maybe he'll trust the response of a senior member of a major international company.
Russ
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Post by viper6 on Apr 23, 2016 9:30:59 GMT -5
Uh, you guys (naysayers) may want to check the News & Updates forum. Dan Laufman announced that they have found a way to implement 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 in the XMC-1.
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Post by tesla on May 5, 2016 12:17:13 GMT -5
Uh, you guys (naysayers) may want to check the News & Updates forum. Dan Laufman announced that they have found a way to implement 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 in the XMC-1. Still not working for me, and still remains to be seen/experienced. To reiterate my position regarding Atmos, the minimum acceptable configuration for me would be 7.2.4. |
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Post by audiophill on May 5, 2016 12:32:56 GMT -5
You better do more searching, Dan said there putting in the new texas instruments chips so yes 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 no problem with "horsepower" with the new chips. Geez!
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Post by tesla on May 5, 2016 21:55:06 GMT -5
You better do more searching, Dan said there putting in the new texas instruments chips so yes 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 no problem with "horsepower" with the new chips. Geez! Which part of "... the minimum acceptable configuration for me would be 7.2.4" are you having trouble with? |
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Post by Bonzo on May 16, 2016 16:52:10 GMT -5
Looks like we are in fact now getting the XMC-2 folks, with full 7.2.4 capability. It will be called the XMC-1 Gen 3. Hopefully this thread helped make that decision for Emotiva. I know I'm happy about it. Thanks to everyone for participating.
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Post by flamethrower1 on May 16, 2016 19:42:15 GMT -5
Wait what, if you bought one using the discount card, the upgrade is 299.
Hmm, dont quite know what to think of that
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Post by inventor on May 17, 2016 17:52:05 GMT -5
where is the article that says a XMC-2 WILL BE coming out? maybe i'll wait to sell my 40% off card then or work some kind of trade for a XMC-1....
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Post by novisnick on May 17, 2016 18:23:24 GMT -5
where is the article that says a XMC-2 WILL BE coming out? maybe i'll wait to sell my 40% off card then or work some kind of trade for a XMC-1.... Im not sure of any real timeline, not sure anybody is,,,,,ha,,,,,,ha,,,,,,, If you're not in a bind for money, I'd hold on to the card and do as you suggest. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on May 17, 2016 18:28:40 GMT -5
where is the article that says a XMC-2 WILL BE coming out? maybe i'll wait to sell my 40% off card then or work some kind of trade for a XMC-1.... The 'XMC-2' was invented for this thread to gauge the interest in a model like the XMC-1, but with additional features and capabilities. The so called XMC-1 Gen 3 is the most 'advanced' processor that currently has a timeline. |
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Post by inventor on May 17, 2016 19:04:06 GMT -5
[/quote]If you're not in a bind for money, I'd hold on to the card and do as you suggest.[/quote]
yeah, that's the plan. i just posted it on the for sale section with a possible XMC-1 trade. i'll see how it all plays out...
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Post by cwt on May 18, 2016 4:53:09 GMT -5
If you're not in a bind for money, I'd hold on to the card and do as you suggest. It would be interesting Nick to track over time the avg value of cards sold with corresponding upgrade announcements ; the price just shot up again for 7.2.4 I suspect  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on May 18, 2016 5:42:50 GMT -5
If you're not in a bind for money, I'd hold on to the card and do as you suggest. It would be interesting Nick to track over time the avg value of cards sold with corresponding upgrade announcements ; the price just shot up again for 7.2.4 I suspect Right, if used next year to purchase an XMC-1 Gen 3 it would bring a $1200 savings. |
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Post by bootman on May 18, 2016 10:27:34 GMT -5
You better do more searching, Dan said there putting in the new texas instruments chips so yes 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 no problem with "horsepower" with the new chips. Geez! Which part of "... the minimum acceptable configuration for me would be 7.2.4" are you having trouble with? Now you got your wish. Are you going to upgrade now?  |
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Post by tesla on May 19, 2016 17:43:41 GMT -5
Now you got your wish. Are you going to upgrade now? Of course I am.  |
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Post by skippy1977 on May 19, 2016 19:23:21 GMT -5
where is the article that says a XMC-2 WILL BE coming out? maybe i'll wait to sell my 40% off card then or work some kind of trade for a XMC-1.... Why not wait till the XMC-1 Gen 3 comes out and use your 40% upgrade card then. The projected cost of the XMC-1 Gen 3 is $3000 so the card would save you $1200. Not a bad deal to get the XMC-1 Gen 3 for $1800. I'm holding onto my card for sure.
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Post by inventor on May 19, 2016 19:40:53 GMT -5
here's the thing...i'm a 3.1 guy...if i buy the Bad A** XMC-1 Gen 3 just to run a 3.1....the HT Gods will cast down all kinds of bad JuJu on me!
lmao!
a XMC-1 Gen 3 for $1800 sounds great, but that's still $1800 i would have to spend! i would be stoked if i could trade my 40% off card for a MC-700!
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