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Post by topcat on Mar 5, 2010 14:10:17 GMT -5
^^^^^ The above entry quoting me is not quite correct. It was a quote from Lonnie on an earlier poll. I just used it to show where he had stated the $300 amount. All is good.  |
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Post by elwicksto on Mar 6, 2010 2:14:28 GMT -5
<simplified version of my earlier question, that others have also asked>
lonnie,
will the xda-1 decode hdcd via toslink? also, same question for umc-1 and xmc-1?
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Post by soulrider4ever on Mar 10, 2010 11:51:05 GMT -5
I wonder how this will compare to my fully balanced dual AD1955 Matrix mini-i dac. Also, I'd be willing to bet if you put a headphone amplifier on this of nice quality, you will attract a lot of headphone users.
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Post by sharky on Mar 10, 2010 16:40:51 GMT -5
True. That's what I'd reeealy like, to use with my headphones and replace my current dac/headphone amp combo.
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Post by elwicksto on Mar 10, 2010 16:58:28 GMT -5
+1, but i didn't see anything that looked like a headphone output on the rendering or the photos. i'm guessing the faint circle to the right of the display is for IR. i certainly wouldn't mind being wrong on this.  |
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Post by mokes on Mar 19, 2010 14:53:54 GMT -5
Actual pics, specs and pricing coming very soon. just waiting on the cosmetic prototype to arrive. I have an engineering mule, but it is far from pretty. So if all goes well, maybe in another week I can have them for you. Any updates? Lots of anxious people waiting |
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Post by aarheadc on Mar 20, 2010 3:25:56 GMT -5
Actual pics, specs and pricing coming very soon. just waiting on the cosmetic prototype to arrive. I have an engineering mule, but it is far from pretty. So if all goes well, maybe in another week I can have them for you. Any updates? Lots of anxious people waiting Anxious indeed |
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Post by jannick on Mar 20, 2010 15:44:07 GMT -5
Almost distressed I would say |
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Post by Ghumbs on Mar 21, 2010 11:29:57 GMT -5
Yep...this is the only thread I check anymore.
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Post by joel on Mar 21, 2010 11:40:23 GMT -5
Bumpelibump! This DAC is like the only thing keeping me from ordering my Emotiva gear  |
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Post by iceman66 on Mar 21, 2010 12:20:55 GMT -5
I am this >< close to buying a Matrix Mini-i, I keep hoping for news on the Emo DAC...
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 21, 2010 12:33:47 GMT -5
Not to start a mob or calling frenzy to Emotiva, but a few of us at the Axpona Audio Expo in Jacksonville a few weeks ago cornered Lonnie, pinned him down and tortured this out of him. ;D Lonnie said under duress that the DAC would be out in May. This info is 3 weeks old so take it how you will or just call and ask. If you call and get an update, please share it here in this thread so Janna, Sarah & Cathy aren't inundated with calls about the same thing over and over and over.........................LC
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Post by MikeWI on Mar 21, 2010 15:17:48 GMT -5
Not to start a mob or calling frenzy to Emotiva, but a few of us at the Axpona Audio Expo in Jacksonville a few weeks ago cornered Lonnie, pinned him down and tortured this out of him. ;D Lonnie said under duress that the DAC would be out in May. This info is 3 weeks old so take it how you will or just call and ask. If you call and get an update, please share it here in this thread so Janna, Sarah & Cathy aren't inundated with calls about the same thing over and over and over.........................LC Another way to avoid calls is an occasional update, even with a modified/delayed/later date. Mike |
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Post by twilkins on Mar 22, 2010 14:14:38 GMT -5
Well, this thread really got me interested in an external dac solution as opposed to networked music via my Integra. I love Emo but don't have a lot of confidence as to how quickly they will deliver the new dac. I wanted to give it a go now so I purchased the Musical Fidelity V Dac. This will allow me to compare the networked Integra against the PC to digital out (Coaxial) to V Dac to USP-1. The V Dac is fairly cheap @ $299.00. When the Emo dac is released I can compare the two and decide which I want to keep.
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Post by Ghumbs on Mar 22, 2010 15:50:54 GMT -5
Well, this thread really got me interested in an external dac solution as opposed to networked music via my Integra. I love Emo but don't have a lot of confidence as to how quickly they will deliver the new dac. I wanted to give it a go now so I purchased the Musical Fidelity V Dac. This will allow me to compare the networked Integra against the PC to digital out (Coaxial) to V Dac to USP-1. The V Dac is fairly cheap @ $299.00. When the Emo dac is released I can compare the two and decide which I want to keep. I really look forward to your comparison (as well as anyone else who can to an A-B tst with the Emo DAC). Also, Lonnie, do you have any updates for us? We're all really excited to see what you have for us so any info you have would be appreciated! |
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Post by Lonnie on Mar 24, 2010 8:34:55 GMT -5
Well I have been a little remiss about getting you up to speed on the XDA and I am sorry. We got in the final cosmetic sample and have been testing and listening to it extensively. First off let me say that the sound quality is unlike anything else we have done before. It is really something special. The discrete output stages in the XDA are in a league of their own. The discrete output stage we did for the ERC and USP as good as they are can’t hang with this thing. The depth and detail in the music is so deep and accurate it is difficult to describe, so I have no doubt you will love it once we release it. Now the bad news. We placed the XDA on top of the ERC (we were using it for a transport) and while we were listening to it, we just couldn’t get past the fact that the cosmetics didn’t match and it just didn’t look right. So we have redesigned the front panel to give it a more family look. Unfortunately this will delay the release a little longer, but all the electronics are solid and fully check out. So hopefully this won’t delay things too much longer because I know many of you have been waiting for a while. I am sorry about the delay but we want you to enjoy the whole experience of the unit and have it match up with all the other gear, so hang in there it is coming. |
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Post by ratmice on Mar 24, 2010 8:40:46 GMT -5
If there aren't pictures (renderings) it didn't happen :-)
What's the new look?
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Post by ddhd on Mar 24, 2010 8:56:25 GMT -5
Is there going to be a pre-order list?
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Post by Lonnie on Mar 24, 2010 9:11:36 GMT -5
Here is the latest concept for you to enjoy. ;D  |
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Post by twilkins on Mar 24, 2010 9:12:13 GMT -5
I am sorry about the delay but we want you to enjoy the whole experience of the unit and have it match up with all the other gear, so hang in there it is coming. We'll need smaller black trim accessories. |
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