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Post by hikinokie on Apr 6, 2010 14:08:27 GMT -5
How about a discrete output stage upgrade for ERC-1 owners?
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Post by monkumonku on Apr 7, 2010 12:11:01 GMT -5
So maybe the answer to this is if I have to ask then I shouldn't be buying one, but here is my question anyway: I have an ERC-1 and a USP-1. What would be the signal path if I were to add this DAC, and would all three of these things be good to have or is it overkill? Does the DAC take the place of the USP-1 or do they complement each other?  |
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Post by rick240 on Apr 7, 2010 12:31:13 GMT -5
So maybe the answer to this is if I have to ask then I shouldn't be buying one, but here is my question anyway: I have an ERC-1 and a USP-1. What would be the signal path if I were to add this DAC, and would all three of these things be good to have or is it overkill? Does the DAC take the place of the USP-1 or do they complement each other? Is the ERC your only source? If not you still need the USP. Also, since the DAC does volume control in the digital domain I would always keep it at full and use the analog volume control in a pre anyways. The dac is supposed to do the d->a better than the ERC, whether it is enough better to justify buying it is up to you. |
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Post by monkumonku on Apr 7, 2010 12:35:02 GMT -5
So maybe the answer to this is if I have to ask then I shouldn't be buying one, but here is my question anyway: I have an ERC-1 and a USP-1. What would be the signal path if I were to add this DAC, and would all three of these things be good to have or is it overkill? Does the DAC take the place of the USP-1 or do they complement each other? Is the ERC your only source? If not you still need the USP. Also, since the DAC does volume control in the digital domain I would always keep it at full and use the analog volume control in a pre anyways. The dac is supposed to do the d->a better than the ERC, whether it is enough better to justify buying it is up to you. Thanks.. for two channel stuff, the ERC would probably be the only source. I guess the real answer is to do like Lonnie suggested, try it out for 30 days. At least the freight will be a little bit less than it would be for returning an XPA-1. ;D Oh also.. so I assume that the path would go from the ERC-1 digital output to the XDA-1 to the USP-1? |
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Post by sanjaygolf on Apr 7, 2010 12:36:12 GMT -5
ERC-->DAC-->USP-1. They should all compliment each other although it all depends on your system. If your music collection is mainly computer-based then you might be able to forego the ERC and just have the DAC and USP-1. If you dont need bass management and only have one source you could forego the USP-1.
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Post by dotvibe on Apr 9, 2010 6:48:34 GMT -5
Was looking through emotiva's site today, and I noticed something. The original XDA-1 face was clearly designed to complement the USP-1. USP-1 :  The redesign now complements the ERC-1/UMC-1. Does this mean the XSP-1 will follow a "new" design language? will the newer (as yet unannounced) preamp be a better match aesthetically for an all emo system? Original XDA-1 :  Redesigned XDA-1  |
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Post by ajani on Apr 9, 2010 14:36:07 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does the original design look better?
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Post by ossif on Apr 9, 2010 14:46:50 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does the original design look better? Yes, funny isn't it. I also like the original design better. |
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Post by monkumonku on Apr 9, 2010 14:54:19 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does the original design look better? I like the original wide design myself. On the new design the power button is not in the usual place. |
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Post by MikeWI on Apr 9, 2010 14:59:08 GMT -5
The 1,2,3,4 inputs wasn't as descriptive as the type of input on the new design.
Both look nice to me.
Too bad there is the delay in production.
Mike
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Post by UT-Driven on Apr 9, 2010 15:16:23 GMT -5
Is it just me, or does the original design look better? I like the original wide design myself. On the new design the power button is not in the usual place. Me too. The layout matched the USP-1 better. I don't know if I can use an Emotiva product without the classic button. ;D Doug |
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Post by brubacca on Apr 9, 2010 19:54:01 GMT -5
There are pros and cons to each phase of the design. I liked the almost released design. I certainly wouldn't have delayed production for the newest change.
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Post by jlafrenz on Apr 9, 2010 22:18:00 GMT -5
I'm probably going to look like a fool asking this, but am I the only one who does not see a manual power button?
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Post by rygher3 on Apr 10, 2010 1:19:14 GMT -5
I'm probably going to look like a fool asking this, but am I the only one who does not see a manual power button? I was thinking the same thing. I can't read what the button next to OPT 1 says though... |
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Post by jlafrenz on Apr 10, 2010 3:27:38 GMT -5
I'm probably going to look like a fool asking this, but am I the only one who does not see a manual power button? I was thinking the same thing. I can't read what the button next to OPT 1 says though... Me either. That's one reason I thought I might look foolish for asking. I would think if there was a manual power button though, it would look like the power button on every other piece of gear. Especially since it is being redesigned to match the rest of the other gear better. |
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Post by sanjaygolf on Apr 10, 2010 7:31:41 GMT -5
Maybe it's only activated by source signal. A DAC is useless all by itself. Or maybe whoever drew the prototype forget the power button.
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Post by aarheadc on Apr 10, 2010 7:47:53 GMT -5
You guys don't think the black button next to the word STANDBY would bring it in and out of standby (just like the regular power button has standby written under it)?
And the input button to the left of OPT1 is most likely AES/EBU, which is for the XLR looking input on the back.
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Post by jlafrenz on Apr 10, 2010 8:18:58 GMT -5
You guys don't think the black button next to the word STANDBY would bring it in and out of standby (just like the regular power button has standby written under it)? And the input button to the left of OPT1 is most likely AES/EBU, which is for the XLR looking input on the back. The "button" next to Standby looks more like a light that would tell you it is on or off. It also looks like it could be a sensor, but I am guessing the sensor is actually in the clear screen where the volume is. |
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Post by MukAudio on Apr 10, 2010 10:34:01 GMT -5
The DAC will have the new EmoESP feature. You decide you want to listen to some tunes, and the DAC will read your mind and power itself on.
Mark.
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Post by monkumonku on Apr 10, 2010 10:37:36 GMT -5
You guys don't think the black button next to the word STANDBY would bring it in and out of standby (just like the regular power button has standby written under it)? And the input button to the left of OPT1 is most likely AES/EBU, which is for the XLR looking input on the back. The "button" next to Standby looks more like a light that would tell you it is on or off. It also looks like it could be a sensor, but I am guessing the sensor is actually in the clear screen where the volume is. But regardless, I say the button belongs in the middle where we are used to seeing all the other Emo power buttons! ;D |
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