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Post by dolby on Dec 18, 2019 3:12:02 GMT -5
More a curiosity question - but do you think Emotiva will release wallet friendly processor?
They had the UMC-1 , UMC-200 and the MC-700 - but wondering if there's a 4th (Atmos) in the works?
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Post by brubacca on Dec 18, 2019 10:47:03 GMT -5
It was said before that after XmC-2 and RMC-1 they would circle back to more affordable pre/pro. Emersa comes to mind. Possibly this is something, but Emotiva routinely changes mind and direction with no update to the forum.
"Still haven't seen an announcemement killing Emersa (which they demonstrated at CES) or Glass products.
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Post by urwi on Feb 10, 2020 5:56:09 GMT -5
That's true. They promise a lot  A small processor for generation streaming would be super nice! No one has that! Just two HDMI inputs to connect streaming devices like Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Shield. No other inputs. 8 channels only so one could do 7.1, 5.1.2 or even 3.1.4  Heck they could even get rid of DTS licensing fees or make it a paid option. Streaming is Dolby only. Dirac Live as a paid option. This should drive costs down considerably. What do you guys think? |
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Post by octavarium on Jul 13, 2020 13:04:01 GMT -5
A more affordable Atmos processor would be greatly appreciated. I'd have to find a new home if I purchased an XMC or RMC and also 15 channels is overkill for the small space my home theater is in.
I'm getting the upgrade itch and I'd rather not go with an AVR again, but I may have to. I would really like to have all Emotiva equipment as well.
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Post by megash0n on Jul 13, 2020 13:50:52 GMT -5
A more affordable Atmos processor would be greatly appreciated. I'd have to find a new home if I purchased an XMC or RMC and also 15 channels is overkill for the small space my home theater is in. I'm getting the upgrade itch and I'd rather not go with an AVR again, but I may have to. I would really like to have all Emotiva equipment as well. I've heard rumor they have been working on a new budget processor. |
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Post by octavarium on Jul 13, 2020 14:00:48 GMT -5
A more affordable Atmos processor would be greatly appreciated. I'd have to find a new home if I purchased an XMC or RMC and also 15 channels is overkill for the small space my home theater is in. I'm getting the upgrade itch and I'd rather not go with an AVR again, but I may have to. I would really like to have all Emotiva equipment as well. I've heard rumor they have been working on a new budget processor. I hope so. This is the one area where I see that an affordable option is lacking. |
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Post by JKCashin on Jul 13, 2020 17:47:50 GMT -5
The mc-700 is just $799... I think that's pretty good, no? |
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Post by davidl81 on Jul 13, 2020 18:43:28 GMT -5
I would guess with the RMC architecture they could make a 12 channel unit (7.4.1), non balanced, no Dirac, but still with Atmos and 4K for maybe $1500ish? I’m not sure what price point for a “budget” pre pro really makes sense. And from Emotiva’s View point something that shares a platform with the other processors makes a ton of sense.
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Post by JKCashin on Jul 13, 2020 18:52:52 GMT -5
7.1.2 or 7.1.4 would be more marktable IMHO
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Post by rbk123 on Jul 14, 2020 7:54:10 GMT -5
The mc-700 is just $799... I think that's pretty good, no? No. And I have an MC-700, which I like, but $800 is absurd for it. |
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Post by audiobill on Jul 14, 2020 14:19:57 GMT -5
Emo Glass - over @keithl 's dead body!
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Post by JKCashin on Jul 14, 2020 15:20:25 GMT -5
The mc-700 is just $799... I think that's pretty good, no? No. And I have an MC-700, which I like, but $800 is absurd for it. Fair enough... and pardon me if you already addressed this (trying to get out the door to go fetch my truck from the garage) but perhaps you could indicate what you would consider affordable.... say base price of $XXX for 7.1, then you'd consider adding $XXX for Dolby Atmos and/or DTS-X... etc. |
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Heck they could even get rid of DTS licensing fees or make it a paid option. Streaming is Dolby only. Dirac Live as a paid option.
