MC-700 vs. UMC-200

[alhull]

I have an older UMC-200 processor in my bedroom 5.1 setup. Works fine, but F/W updates were always a pain as I recall.
Is the MC-700 considered a successor to the UMC-200 and/or an upgrade in comparison? I occasionally get intermittent static on my front channels on the UMC. I have the old UPA-500 amp hooked to it.

Just thinking about if it is worth it to update the setup with the MC-700. I don't have 4K on the bedroom, but have a decent Samsung LED tv, Dish Network sat box, Roku 3, and Sony BD player.

Is there any trade-in program for these?

[alhull]

no comments from anyone?

[novisnick]

Nov 1, 2020 22:09:20 GMT -5 alhull said:

no comments from anyone?

I have a UMC-200 and it’s been really good for HT use. Good but no comparison to the RMC-1. I haven’t had any problems with the UMC-200. I’ve had no experience with the MC-700, sorry I couldn’t be more help.

[Gary Cook]

No trade in program that I am aware of.
I have helped install an MC-700 and it sounded much like a UMC-200, just with 4K capability.
If you need 4k switching then a value for money upgrade. But for sound quality, without a back to back, I doubt there’s much difference.

When faced with the same choice I went for a used XMC-1.

Cheers
Gary