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Post by richb on Mar 9, 2018 15:12:49 GMT -5
I took that away at first, but then - there was a statement Dan made that also made it sound like the XMC updates wouldn't be available until after the RMC was in production. This statement started at ~8:25 in the podcast. It would be nice if this was the first clarification Dan Laufman could make. Otherwise, speculation will abound...and speculation gets really old. And, annoying. Mark If XMC updates means the XMC-X Gen 3 thingy, then it is possible for the V3 HDMI boards come first. - Rich |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 9, 2018 15:18:43 GMT -5
I took that away at first, but then - there was a statement Dan made that also made it sound like the XMC updates wouldn't be available until after the RMC was in production. This statement started at ~8:25 in the podcast. It would be nice if this was the first clarification Dan Laufman could make. Otherwise, speculation will abound...and speculation gets really old. And, annoying. Mark If XMC updates means the XMC-X Gen 3 thingy, then it is possible for the V3 HDMI boards come first. - Rich This is EXACTLY why I asked for a clarification...out of 10 different people, there will be at least 5 different interpretations of the meaning of what was said and another 10 "well, if they meant that, then that means..." and before long - all heck will break lose, some will get testy (as always happens), and a thread will be locked. Mark |
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Post by stiehl11 on Mar 9, 2018 15:40:20 GMT -5
I took it as that the HDMI v3 boards will be ready shortly; like within a few weeks. Then when the chips/boards are ready for the RMC-1 the updates for the XMC-1 would be ready as well; I heard that as the ATMOS boards.
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Post by number8 on Mar 9, 2018 15:57:55 GMT -5
I think that instead of various interpretations, a company statement would be more than welcome. Even if it says we don't know because blablabla
May Î recall is was expected for last summer. I just don't understand this kind of communication. So it will be late buy one year? This is not the best forecast I have seen.
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Post by socketman on Mar 9, 2018 15:58:20 GMT -5
The video board is done for the RMC and the same board will be available shortly for the XMC , they are waiting on the chips for the atmos board which will be made in april god knows when they will get them. Thats what i heard. So a little happy a little sad and a bit optimistic for the RMC guys. Happy Friday
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Post by number8 on Mar 9, 2018 16:24:20 GMT -5
The video board is done for the RMC and the same board will be available shortly for the XMC , they are waiting on the chips for the atmos board which will be made in april god knows when they will get them. Thats what i heard. So a little happy a little sad and a bit optimistic for the RMC guys. Happy Friday I don't care about atmos |
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 9, 2018 18:45:48 GMT -5
I took it as that the HDMI v3 boards will be ready shortly; like within a few weeks. Then when the chips/boards are ready for the RMC-1 the updates for the XMC-1 would be ready as well; I heard that as the ATMOS boards. This is exactly what I got from the PodCast, but I can see how Mark interpreted it the way he did. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 9, 2018 20:32:35 GMT -5
If XMC updates means the XMC-X Gen 3 thingy, then it is possible for the V3 HDMI boards come first. - Rich This is EXACTLY why I asked for a clarification...out of 10 different people, there will be at least 5 different interpretations of the meaning of what was said and another 10 "well, if they meant that, then that means..." and before long - all heck will break lose, some will get testy (as always happens), and a thread will be locked. Mark Didn't Dan say in this PodCast that a weekly update on all things related RMC-1 would be forthcoming? If this is the case then I'd expect Mark's point on clarification to be addressed. I however still think the V3 HDMI video board to be making its debut(by the end of March?) before the Atmos/DTS:X audio board. |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 9, 2018 21:05:49 GMT -5
This is EXACTLY why I asked for a clarification...out of 10 different people, there will be at least 5 different interpretations of the meaning of what was said and another 10 "well, if they meant that, then that means..." and before long - all heck will break lose, some will get testy (as always happens), and a thread will be locked. Mark Didn't Dan say in this PodCast that a weekly update on all things related RMC-1 would be forthcoming? If this is the case then I'd expect Mark's point on clarification to be addressed. I however still think the V3 HDMI video board to be making its debut(by the end of March?) before the Atmos/DTS:X audio board. Yes - he did say we'd have more frequent updates. I am hoping the V3 HDMI will be very soon as he appeared to say. That would help end a lot of the speculation and make a lot of people happy (except those who refuse to ever be happy!). Mark |
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 9, 2018 21:11:41 GMT -5
Didn't Dan say in this PodCast that a weekly update on all things related RMC-1 would be forthcoming? If this is the case then I'd expect Mark's point on clarification to be addressed. I however still think the V3 HDMI video board to be making its debut(by the end of March?) before the Atmos/DTS:X audio board. Yes - he did say we'd have more frequent updates. I am hoping the V3 HDMI will be very soon as he appeared to say. That would help end a lot of the speculation and make a lot of people happy (except those who refuse to ever be happy!). Mark .........but.....but.......but........we love, strive & live for speculation here on the Lounge!!!  |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 9, 2018 22:06:25 GMT -5
Yes - he did say we'd have more frequent updates. I am hoping the V3 HDMI will be very soon as he appeared to say. That would help end a lot of the speculation and make a lot of people happy (except those who refuse to ever be happy!). Mark .........but.....but.......but........we love, strive & live for speculation here on the Lounge!!! yes - to the extent that some like to speculate on the speculations until they are in a complete and utter tizzy!!! Mark |
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Post by rbk123 on Mar 9, 2018 22:43:13 GMT -5
Didn't Dan say in this PodCast that a weekly update on all things related RMC-1 would be forthcoming? If this is the case then I'd expect Mark's point on clarification to be addressed. I however still think the V3 HDMI video board to be making its debut(by the end of March?) before the Atmos/DTS:X audio board. Their milestone update is the way to communicate - project management 101, so well done. That being said, I would just recommend assuming the worst and be pleasantly surprised (vs. assume the best and be disappointed), but stop pissing and moaning if it's delayed. They are clearly bad at predictions but you have to understand 1) they are trying their best, so they aren't missing them for lack of effort (which is what' most important), and 2) it's a hobby, so choose to enjoy what you have instead of choosing to be bitter about what you don't have (yet). Humor helps, if it's not malicious. Take one for Socketman and drink heavily a few times. |
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Post by cwt on Mar 10, 2018 1:40:13 GMT -5
That doesn't make sense. In Post #1, Dan said that "the (board) is approved for release". Wilbur ; I agree to the average person that's unambiguous .With an understanding on the process its best to take in the whole comment ; That's industry shorthand for the pre production chipset approval ; like all new chipsets from any manufacturer does; production quality chips later... The delay is the glitches found in beta testing [ status reporting only not video throughput] referred to in the podcast . Its well to remember that Dan is an audio engineer and speaks in those terms unfortunately . I personally had hopes as did many I expect to either send in an XMC1 for both options at the same time or buy a fully optioned one of the shelf . With the delays between boards this has an effect on feasibility  ie more wait time... On the subject of using reliable proven atmos chipsets ; whats more likely to happen ADI et al rewrites the code on all the older falcon chipsets for more than 7.1.4 out there or writes new code on faster more bandwidth chips like the griffin light for those clamouring for more channels ? . What chipset has the grunt and is compatible with hdmi 2.1 ? nuff said.. Its nice that the podcast mentioned Emo are the 1st cab of the rank for the new chips. Whatever happens this is the sort of info that firms up your intentions one way or the other; its good |
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Post by wizardofoz on Mar 10, 2018 3:30:03 GMT -5
I really do wish there was STICKY and LOCKED thread that was updated (by Emotiva staff) with real concrete facts on what the XMC-1 upgrade paths are and what the status is for each...
HDMI V3 for whatever it is
Atmos or more than 7.2 whatever it is
Dirac for the above.
Firmware updates
Driver updates
and PLEASE PLEASE proper firmware release notes.
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Post by wilburthegoose on Mar 10, 2018 7:56:17 GMT -5
wizardofoz - heck - you can't even easily find XMC-1 firmware on the redesigned website!
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Post by wpl on Mar 10, 2018 9:13:55 GMT -5
ps..I am curious . how long it takes until emo deletes this post Seems to me this is the only reason you posted at all. Definitely not !! Sir |
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Post by fritz on Mar 10, 2018 9:30:50 GMT -5
Hey and good morning to all!
I purchased a pre owned XMC 1 (USED) lol about a year ago. I really do enjoy it. Its the ver. with just one output #(8) with 4K HDR.
With out reading though countless posts and navigating all over the web site has the upgrade board with 4k on all outputs been released yet and available?
Thanks
Fritz
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Post by fritz on Mar 10, 2018 9:42:44 GMT -5
Is this being output in 4K?  |
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Post by alucard on Mar 10, 2018 10:17:27 GMT -5
I sold my XMC-1 in August 2017 for a few reasons, but only one reason was due to the XMC itself - that is the lack of HDR and DV support. Long ago EMO said they would have the compliant HDMI boards ready before any other devices (i.e. TV, Bluray player, etc.) support the new format. Had the boards been available I may still have the XMC today. Well, we see how that turned out. I must say the XMC-1 is much better than the Marantz SR6012 that replaced it in terms of sound quality and room correction. It's such a shame they STILL dont have the HDMI boards ready. After I move to a new house this summer I would like to sell the Marantz and get either an XMC-1 (if it has the new HDMI board) or Anthem AVM60. Not holding my breath for the new HDMI board though.....
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Post by fritz on Mar 10, 2018 10:27:32 GMT -5
anybody?
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ie more wait time...
