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Post by entilzha on Dec 17, 2019 12:12:10 GMT -5
Currently I'm using my XSP-1 in a likely unique configuration. I have Legacy Focus SE's for my mains and a Marquis HD for a center. My Oppo UDP-205 runs balanced to the XSP-1, then the preamp drives all my XPA-1 amps balanced as well. I'm using the summed subwoofer output on the XSP-1 run full-range through an XLR volume adjustment pot to level match the center to the mains. This works really well.
I'm curious if I get one of the refurb XMC-1's available now, if I can configure that to run my system in a 3.0 setup like I am now, this time running an HDMI from the Oppo to the XMC-1 instead of using the balanced outputs.
Thanks and happy holidays.
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Post by sgracing on Dec 17, 2019 12:22:04 GMT -5
You will find the XMC-1 a great choice for your interest! No issues with your configuration. And you can't beat the price!
Enjoy !
Get the dirac license to go with , you won't be disappointed.
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Post by KeithL on Dec 17, 2019 12:45:25 GMT -5
The XMC-1 does not have a "summed full-range subwoofer output". Therefore you will not have that exact same option. However, because the XMC-1 is a true surround sound processor, you will have a lot more flexibility, and a lot more options to choose from.
Simply tell the XMC-1 that you have three speakers - Front Left, Center, and Front Right.
You will then be able to do whatever the Oppo allows you to do by having it send a multi-channel PCM signal. But you will also have the option of using the bass management and surround sound options built into the XMC-1 instead. You will be able to use the actual center channel on surround sound content that includes one.
You will also be able to synthesize a center channel for stereo content using PLIIx.
Currently I'm using my XSP-1 in a likely unique configuration. I have Legacy Focus SE's for my mains and a Marquis HD for a center. My Oppo UDP-205 runs balanced to the XSP-1, then the preamp drives all my XPA-1 amps balanced as well. I'm using the summed subwoofer output on the XSP-1 run full-range through an XLR volume adjustment pot to level match the center to the mains. This works really well. I'm curious if I get one of the refurb XMC-1's available now, if I can configure that to run my system in a 3.0 setup like I am now, this time running an HDMI from the Oppo to the XMC-1 instead of using the balanced outputs. Thanks and happy holidays. |
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Post by entilzha on Dec 30, 2019 17:09:21 GMT -5
How good is the PLIIx for generating quality center fill on music playback compared to what I'm doing now with my XSP?
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Post by entilzha on Dec 31, 2019 12:28:13 GMT -5
Too late. Units are already sold out. Again.
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