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Post by cwt on Aug 18, 2018 13:31:23 GMT -5
I’m thinking you can use up to two of the sub or 4 channel modules. So you start with the RMC’s 16 channels, add a 4 sub module and a 4 channel module for 16 + 4 + 4 ... 24 total. Possibly there’s only one module and it can be used for subs or ‘regular’ channels, but it would seem the sub module is more complex. In any case few would have the inclination to go for that many channels, but it would put them in a special class. I think making the 4 channel module configurable as Bonzo and davidl81 have suggested would make it more appealing to a wider audience. Edit: I can’t help but wonder if this quest for more channels has something to do with the Dolby ‘announcement’. Yes ;Dan specifically refers to " full 24 channel decoding '" so more oriented towards a new dolby format than the expansion bays per se possibly . Though the maths for the expansion bays does add up neatly so its encouraging for re assignable outputs indeed This puts the RMC1 in the trinnov ; storm category for outputs ; the expansion ports are going to be customisation +
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Post by Bonzo on Aug 18, 2018 20:06:44 GMT -5
Question for those who have used a 40% off card before.
If one buys the XMC-2 or RMC-1 using a 40% off card, what happens if you decide to utilize the 30 day MBG? Do you get your 40% off card back for use on the other processor, or another future unit? Or is it considered used and no longer valid?
This is important for 2 reasons.
It basically negates the savings now and forever (as long as E is in business).
And, if you purchased a card for say, $500, it basically means you not only lose the discount, but the $500 you paid for the card.
So this is a big question.
What would be nice is if they let you purchase at full price for the 30 day MBG, and then let you apply the card AFTER that when you decide to keep the unit.
All answers welcome.
Cheers - Bonzo 🥁
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 19, 2018 1:03:11 GMT -5
Question for those who have used a 40% off card before. If one buys the XMC-2 or RMC-1 using a 40% off card, what happens if you decide to utilize the 30 day MBG? Do you get your 40% off card back for use on the other processor, or another future unit? Or is it considered used and no longer valid? This is important for 2 reasons. It basically negates the savings now and forever (as long as E is in business). And, if you purchased a card for say, $500, it basically means you not only lose the discount, but the $500 you paid for the card. So this is a big question. What would be nice is if they let you purchase at full price for the 30 day MBG, and then let you apply the card AFTER that when you decide to keep the unit. All answers welcome. Cheers - Bonzo 🥁 I’ve heard it said that you don’t get your card back, you used it and that’s that. So I’d say save your card for something you’re sure about, if you have UFL use that when you might want a trial. There are other ways to work the system, but when that’s done the nice things like discounts go away, maybe that’s already happened.
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Post by cwt on Aug 19, 2018 1:43:43 GMT -5
All answers welcome. Cheers - Bonzo 🥁 The distant Scottish heritage in me likes your question Bonzo but I don't like your chances somehow Heard the same as Bruce ; maybe just wait to see if all your analog dreams come true sorry . They did promise more specification details very soon .
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Post by brians7 on Aug 19, 2018 14:43:13 GMT -5
Question for those who have used a 40% off card before. If one buys the XMC-2 or RMC-1 using a 40% off card, what happens if you decide to utilize the 30 day MBG? Do you get your 40% off card back for use on the other processor, or another future unit? Or is it considered used and no longer valid? This is important for 2 reasons. It basically negates the savings now and forever (as long as E is in business). And, if you purchased a card for say, $500, it basically means you not only lose the discount, but the $500 you paid for the card. So this is a big question. What would be nice is if they let you purchase at full price for the 30 day MBG, and then let you apply the card AFTER that when you decide to keep the unit. All answers welcome. Cheers - Bonzo 🥁 Why do you care Bonzo you get a free one for coming up with the winning name Emonence for Emotiva's 24 channel theater mode.
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Post by Bonzo on Aug 19, 2018 14:47:09 GMT -5
Question for those who have used a 40% off card before. If one buys the XMC-2 or RMC-1 using a 40% off card, what happens if you decide to utilize the 30 day MBG? Do you get your 40% off card back for use on the other processor, or another future unit? Or is it considered used and no longer valid? This is important for 2 reasons. It basically negates the savings now and forever (as long as E is in business). And, if you purchased a card for say, $500, it basically means you not only lose the discount, but the $500 you paid for the card. So this is a big question. What would be nice is if they let you purchase at full price for the 30 day MBG, and then let you apply the card AFTER that when you decide to keep the unit. All answers welcome. Cheers - Bonzo 🥁 Why do you care Bonzo you get a free one for coming up with the winning name Emonence for Emotiva's 24 channel theater mode. Well how awesome would that be! Now if can just talk Dan into that I'd be all set. 😁
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Post by seraphic on Aug 19, 2018 15:17:37 GMT -5
Is it correct that the HDMI output #1 on the RMC-1 will just be video without audio and the HDMI output #2 acts like a Zone 2 (Video+Audio)? And can anyone recommend some good XLR cables? Was looking these 3ft or maybe 6ft ones from monoprice.
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Post by tchaik on Aug 19, 2018 15:22:36 GMT -5
Why do you care Bonzo you get a free one for coming up with the winning name Emonence for Emotiva's 24 channel theater mode. Well how awesome would that be! Now if can just talk Dan into that I'd be all set. 😁 I believe this issue was addressed a while ago. I just don't remember what the answer was. I know it came from one of the higher muckity mucks in the company. it may still be somewhere on the lounge page. tchaik.....
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Post by Bonzo on Aug 19, 2018 15:28:24 GMT -5
Well how awesome would that be! Now if can just talk Dan into that I'd be all set. 😁 I believe this issue was addressed a while ago. I just don't remember what the answer was. I know it came from one of the higher muckity mucks in the company. it may still be somewhere on the lounge page. tchaik..... I haven't seen anything one way or the other. Perhaps someone else knows what you are talking about and can find it for us.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 19, 2018 21:08:15 GMT -5
Is it correct that the HDMI output #1 on the RMC-1 will just be video without audio and the HDMI output #2 acts like a Zone 2 (Video+Audio)? Until the RMC-1 is released or at least documented, it would be silly to speculate or listen to hearsay. I can only say that the XMC-1’s V3 board doesn’t function like that.
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Post by seraphic on Aug 20, 2018 8:22:55 GMT -5
Is it correct that the HDMI output #1 on the RMC-1 will just be video without audio and the HDMI output #2 acts like a Zone 2 (Video+Audio)? Until the RMC-1 is released or at least documented, it would be silly to speculate or listen to hearsay. I can only say that the XMC-1’s V3 board doesn’t function like that.
How does the XMC-1's V3 board function in that regard?
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Post by bblv on Aug 20, 2018 9:47:10 GMT -5
I'm away for a few days and come back to this great news from the podcast! Love the idea of the 4-channel subwoofer expansion module - pending details, should negate my need for a MiniDSP.
And promised info on the website by end of August?! Woooo.
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Post by cwt on Aug 20, 2018 12:55:56 GMT -5
Until the RMC-1 is released or at least documented, it would be silly to speculate or listen to hearsay. I can only say that the XMC-1’s V3 board doesn’t function like that. How does the XMC-1's V3 board function in that regard?
Like a switch that outputs hdmi video + audio from both outputs like other regular implementations .It uses the latest Panasonic chipsets so it has a very clean throughput unlike some out there . Only it is hdmi 2.0b rather than 2.0a on a lot of others. It is not a matrix switcher from what I can gather. What you describe sounds like the outputs on some UHD players that are restricted to a secondary hdmi audio out ?
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Post by seraphic on Aug 21, 2018 4:56:32 GMT -5
How does the XMC-1's V3 board function in that regard?
Like a switch that outputs hdmi video + audio from both outputs like other regular implementations .It uses the latest Panasonic chipsets so it has a very clean throughput unlike some out there . Only it is hdmi 2.0b rather than 2.0a on a lot of others. It is not a matrix switcher from what I can gather. What you describe sounds like the outputs on some UHD players that are restricted to a secondary hdmi audio out ? So both HDMI outputs can be active together and are able to output source video+audio? Thought audio would not be included (at least on main output) because of the DAC and audio being sent to the XLRs outputs.
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Post by mgbpuff on Aug 21, 2018 5:27:27 GMT -5
Connecting to two video displays to the same source at the same time is probably not practical because which EDID is to be presented to the source? This is the type of thing that the HDFury Vertex can do, but I wouldn't expect this type of complexity in the RMC-1.
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Post by cwt on Aug 21, 2018 7:00:38 GMT -5
So both HDMI outputs can be active together and are able to output source video+audio? Thought audio would not be included (at least on main output) because of the DAC and audio being sent to the XLRs outputs. Switching only ie video/audio to one hdmi output or the other due to cec edids as said . When I say matrix switching that would be sending video/audio from 1 source to one output and another source to the other output; like my yammie CXA 5100 can do ; not that it is needed much. The pre amp level comes after the hdmi board and its volume ;dacs etc are independent of how the hdmi pcb routes the signal[it may go too the 2ch circuitry or the multichannel path] .The signal can stay in the digital domain and be manipulated with bass management etc as lpcm until it hits the dacs Similarly this separation between pcb's enables things like standby passthrough for your display for example Hope this helps
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Post by davidl81 on Aug 21, 2018 7:28:56 GMT -5
Connecting to two video displays to the same source at the same time is probably not practical because which EDID is to be presented to the source? This is the type of thing that the HDFury Vertex can do, but I wouldn't expect this type of complexity in the RMC-1. From what I understand about my Marantz is that you can run two displays from the same source at the same time, the Matantz will take the "lower" grade display (ie 1080p vs 4k, or Non-HDR vs HDR) and make that the output setting from both HDMI outs. This is if I use the dual outputs on Zone 1. I would assume the RMC-1 could do something similar.
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Post by mgbpuff on Aug 21, 2018 7:36:47 GMT -5
Connecting to two video displays to the same source at the same time is probably not practical because which EDID is to be presented to the source? This is the type of thing that the HDFury Vertex can do, but I wouldn't expect this type of complexity in the RMC-1. From what I understand about my Marantz is that you can run two displays from the same source at the same time, the Matantz will take the "lower" grade display (ie 1080p vs 4k, or Non-HDR vs HDR) and make that the output setting from both HDMI outs. This is if I use the dual outputs on Zone 1. I would assume the RMC-1 could do something similar. Yes, I can see that, if both default to the lowest common denominator, that can work. I'm not sure if that is what most people would want.
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Post by thrillcat on Aug 23, 2018 8:40:55 GMT -5
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Post by adaboy on Aug 23, 2018 9:03:56 GMT -5
Respectfully. Why doesn't Emotiva release this information here at least simultaneously?
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