XMC-1 Atmos/DTS-X Upgrade

[viper6]

I can't believe no one has started a thread about this yet, but about 11 hours ago Dan posted in the News and Updates board that they have found a way to implement 7.2.2/5.2.4 in the XMC-1.

Click here for Big Dan's post on XMC-1 and Atmos/DTS-X upgrade

Apr 22, 2016 21:41:33 GMT -5 Dan Laufman said:

Hi all,
Well, what a week this has been!!

Last time we talked about the Atmos/DTS-X upgrade path for the XMC-1, it appeared to be limited to 5.2.2. But, Ray and Lonnie went back to the drawing board... and I have some great news!!

The boys have figured out a way to add 5.2.4 and/or 7.2.2 capability to the XMC-1. In order to do this, we would re-purpose the the mix-down outputs on the XMC-1 and make them the second pair of height/surround channels. Now, they would be not be balanced, but hey, something's got to give. All in all, I think it's a very nice idea!

I believe this is a great way to allow XMC-1 owners to get a really immersive 3D surround experience with no real downside. It is our belief that people rarely use the down-mix feature of the XMC-1. Agreed?

So, let me hear from you, please.

Does this change the equation for you??

Does this make it a more compelling add-on??

Are you happy??

Does this make you love us even more than before??

Thoughts??

Cheers,
Big Dan

[skiman1]

Wow! I've been patiently waiting for the XMR-1, but this could change. Sounds like Dan is testing the waters for interest. Count me interested.

Uh oh, since I currently have a 7.1 system, I need a processor that can handle 4 additional overhead speakers.

[audiophill]

I'm very excite! When can I send in my xmc-1 for the upgrade!? Awesome news!

[total2727]

Count me in!!!!

[ÈlTwo]

No one started a thread, because Big Dan's post is the first in a thread (3 pages so far). Check it out here

[AudioHTIT]

Apr 23, 2016 22:56:31 GMT -5 ÈlTwo said:

No one started a thread, because Big Dan's post is the first in a thread (3 pages so far). Check it out here

Not to mention the first 'Poll thread' (which seems to be missing) where this was discussed at length.

[viper6]

Apr 23, 2016 22:56:31 GMT -5 ÈlTwo said:

No one started a thread, because Big Dan's post is the first in a thread (3 pages so far). Check it out here

On a board which a lot of people clearly don't look at.  Thus, this thread.

[hemster]

Put a link in the OP's post above to Dan's post. Interested parties are requested to look there instead of posting here for info that may already be contained there.