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Post by Ex_Vintage on Aug 23, 2019 22:30:53 GMT -5
I currently have an MC-700 which I am adequately satisfied with from an audio and video standpoint. I probably do 90% music listening and some 5.1 for movies and OTA broadcast. My main question is, is the XMC-1 worth the upgrade for Dirac and the XLR outputs? Any improvement in sound quality? I currently run a XPA-5 with non-differential input from the MC700 and the sound is quite fine, I just would not object to a little improvement sound quality (as always). I also realize that there have been several folks on this site that deplore the MC-700, but I have not had the issues they have had and have been very satisfied with its performance at its price point.
Thanks.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 25, 2019 20:08:11 GMT -5
For me when I went from a UMC-200, DIRAC was a game changer.
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Post by foggy1956 on Aug 25, 2019 20:50:20 GMT -5
For me when I went from a UMC-200, DIRAC was a game changer. I also went from the umc-200 to the xmc-1, for me it was a game changer even without dirac. |
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Post by Ex_Vintage on Aug 25, 2019 21:45:28 GMT -5
It seems like one of the only comparative units to the XMC is the Inegra DHC-60.7 and I have read both good and not so good reviews of that unit. I like many, have little interest in Atmos or anything greater than a 5.1 system, but I do not want a separate system for stereo listening.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 25, 2019 22:38:10 GMT -5
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the XMC-1 for Home Theatre or music listening, except you say you’re happy with what you have. If you’re really looking to try and find something better it would be a great choice.
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Post by garbulky on Aug 26, 2019 0:40:28 GMT -5
I've heard both. For me the XMC-1 was sonically better and I would consider it a significant upgrade over the mc700. Also the XMC-1 just looks fantastic and well built imo.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 26, 2019 1:50:56 GMT -5
It seems like one of the only comparative units to the XMC is the Inegra DHC-60.7 and I have read both good and not so good reviews of that unit. I like many, have little interest in Atmos or anything greater than a 5.1 system, but I do not want a separate system for stereo listening. Buy an XMC-1, you’ll be thrilled in ever aspect! enjoy the music |
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Post by vcautokid on Aug 26, 2019 5:44:58 GMT -5
Another vote for the XMC-1 along with the differential balanced for your 2 channel listen. It will do your music well.
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Post by geebo on Aug 26, 2019 7:04:25 GMT -5
Never had an MC-700 but I've been enjoying my XMC for 5 years now. Dirac alone is worth it.
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Post by Hair Nick on Aug 26, 2019 8:16:14 GMT -5
Absolutely. I prefer the XMC-1 also for the UI versus the one in the MC-700.
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