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Post by wolfereeno on Feb 15, 2017 11:29:09 GMT -5
Is there a comparison matrix between these two anywhere on the emotiva site or in the forum?
Thx!
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Post by wolfereeno on Feb 17, 2017 11:44:24 GMT -5
Emotiva, no one has this? (or are these not comparable at all?)
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Post by millst on Feb 17, 2017 12:05:25 GMT -5
Well, the XMC-1 is 2x to 3x the price of the MC-700, so different markets. I haven't seen a matrix, but all the details are on Emotiva's site for you to compare.
The XMC-1 has a modular platform, balanced connections, network control, Dirac Live, digital outputs, zones, and more inputs (balanced, digital, 7.1, HDMI, etc.). Of course, there will be less compromises in sound quality at that price range, too. Until the next upgrade board comes out, the MC700 has much better 4K support. Atmos support is supposed to be coming to the XMC-1.
-tm
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 17, 2017 16:01:56 GMT -5
Emotiva, no one has this? (or are these not comparable at all?) Why not compile a matrix and post it here? I'm sure you could tackle it just fine. |
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Post by bolle on Feb 18, 2017 4:39:35 GMT -5
Yeah, don´t be lazy - just do it yourself or use the search function.  |
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Post by wolfereeno on Feb 21, 2017 15:57:09 GMT -5
I mean, it's not a matter of laziness. But an informed Emotiva marketing or engineering person would be the best one to comment on why the XMC-1 justifies a 2x or 3x price. How do they compare?
To my eye, I don't see that many reasons why I'd pick the XMC-1 over the MC700. Modularity sounds great for marketing but if each option costs ~$300 and at least one requires sending a unit in, it's very quickly becomes moot, especially if the price to be on the upgradable platform costs 2X to begin with.
Software upgrades might make sense. But hardware? This is where Emotiva's roadmap comes in. What do they picture doing over the next couple of years?
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Post by knucklehead on Feb 21, 2017 16:07:59 GMT -5
This is where Emotiva's roadmap comes in. What do they picture doing over the next couple of years?Good question. I doubt even Emotiva can answer that question with a high degree of accuracy. Five years ago few of us had ever heard of Atmos. Or 4K - five years before that? Who saw 3D coming - or it's going? 3D is fading fast but I doubt Atmos will follow suit. The focus is on 4k and object based audio - for now. Hard to know where electronics will take us next. Maybe in-floor speakers? Don't laugh - it's been discussed. I'm more than satisfied with my 5.1 setup. I think I'll be saying the same in 5 years from now. Maybe! |
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Post by Loop 7 on Feb 21, 2017 20:47:01 GMT -5
The whole 3-D (in the home) thing just baffled me. I've REALLY enjoyed natively photographed 3-D in theaters (Hugo being my favorite) but I never achieved decent results at home so I say good riddance.
Even though I think Atmos adoption in the home (the real kind with ceiling mounted speakers) will be slow, it's here to stay.
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Post by millst on Feb 21, 2017 22:45:53 GMT -5
To my eye, I don't see that many reasons why I'd pick the XMC-1 over the MC700. Without much effort, I gave you a list of features that make it superior. I'm sure there are others that you could find from perusing the specs. Then, there are the sound quality differences (better DACs, opamps, capacitors, etc.). If you don't care about all that, stick to the MC700. I don't even understand why you are comparing them. It's like car shopping for either a Miata or a 911. Emotiva isn't going to give you a roadmap, either. -tm |
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Post by KeithL on Feb 22, 2017 12:15:05 GMT -5
We will actually be publishing a feature comparison shortly - but you're not going to find an obvious single answer there. It's more like comparing my Nissan Versa to the latest Mercedes. While the Mercedes almost certainly has lots of little features that are better, it won't get me to work any faster, and none of the individual differences is vastly important. However, if you care a lot about your driving experience, collectively the Mercedes will give you more, and is a lot "nicer" to drive. I could quote a whole bunch of audio specs where the XMC-1 is better - but the MC-700 is probably quite good enough for most people on all of them. Like the Mercedes, where the XMC-1 is better is in terms of overall design and performance. - The audio specs on the XMC-1 are better. - The XMC-1 is modular and upgradable. - (And, yes, the XMC-1 will be offering an Atmos and DTS-X upgrade shortly, while the MC-700 will not). - The menu system on the XMC-1 is far better (there are lots more options, they're easier to use, and more logically arranged). - The remote control itself is nicer on the XMC-1 (at least if you like "heavy metal"). - The XMC-1 has Dirac Live room correction. - Virtually every individual thing you can do on the XMC-1 offers more options, they're easier to understand, and easier to use. - (But, yes, if you're playing a plain old Dolby Digital disc, and not using Dirac, about all either one can do is not mess it up.) - And, yes, if you actually listen to high-res music, or even movies, the audio on the XMC-1 simply sounds a little bit better. To my eye, I don't see that many reasons why I'd pick the XMC-1 over the MC700. Without much effort, I gave you a list of features that make it superior. I'm sure there are others that you could find from perusing the specs. Then, there are the sound quality differences (better DACs, opamps, capacitors, etc.). If you don't care about all that, stick to the MC700. I don't even understand why you are comparing them. It's like car shopping for either a Miata or a 911. Emotiva isn't going to give you a roadmap, either. -tm |
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Post by wolfereeno on Feb 22, 2017 14:21:27 GMT -5
Thanks Keith!
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