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Post by cwt on Jan 29, 2023 1:26:11 GMT -5
Also allowing you to sit in the main listening position while holding the mic. Not aware of any other calibration programs that allow you to do this. I must admit I have wondered why you should not be sitting in the main listening position while taking readings since your body is a part of the surroundings that would affect the measurements. Possibly because theres the likelihood of more people being in the room soon enough and skewing the derived auto settings  If your the sole listener though you have a good point .. Unless you slump in the chair like I tend to do  On the whole situation though maybe its a welcome separation between the emo q which has either iir or fir filters ? and straight parametric equalisation which has none of these ? It could be more accurate than previous ; just guessing though  On the tuner question the days of high selectivity hi quieting level designs are no more [ true component quality] so with the convenience of streaming being more important these days the token tuner like the token tt pre amp input on others is no great loss.. I would put money on the usb streaming being limited to 2ch as past BASX and X series pre pros have been restricted too ; would be great for all those flac converted dvd audio files indeed |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jan 29, 2023 8:50:01 GMT -5
Also from the manual under "5. Equalization" After taking the level and distance readings, the Emo-Q program will pause before the Equalization measurements are taken. At this point, the program will instruct you to aim the measurement microphone in the direction of each speaker, one at a time. You may sit in your main listening position, hold the microphone, and aim it at the tweeter of each speaker as prompted. The program will pause between each channel to give you time to reposition before starting the next test. Hmmm, first time I've heard of a processor that wants you to point the mic at the tweeters. The MC-1 outlines the identical procedure which is certainly a departure from previous Emotiva (and others) methods. I wonder why the change. Looks to me the manual is giving conflicting directions. You can ask customer support to clarify either way, or personally I’d try both methods and choose the one that sounds best. Just to add, I think all of the room correction softwares I have used preferred one use a 90 degree calibration file which is consistent with the mic pointing up towards the ceiling. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2023 16:57:45 GMT -5
I have boxed the Marantz up and have it setup for pick-up tomorrow. The MR-1 has worked great in every scenario I have thrown at it thus far. Did some extensive eARC testing today with my PS5 through the TV and back to the MR-1. Worked like a champ. I have tried HDR10 and Dolby Vision content all of which has played without issue. I have used an AppleTV (2022), ShieldTV, and UB9000 all of which has been flawless. So far.... no hiccups. I'm impressed.
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Post by MusicHead on Jan 29, 2023 17:02:39 GMT -5
I have boxed the Marantz up and have it setup for pick-up tomorrow. The MR-1 has worked great in every scenario I have thrown at it thus far. Did some extensive eARC testing today with my PS5 through the TV and back to the MR-1. Worked like a champ. I have tried HDR10 and Dolby Vision content all of which has played without issue. I have used an AppleTV (2022), ShieldTV, and UB9000 all of which has been flawless. So far.... no hiccups. I'm impressed. Thanks for the update. How fast is the switching from one HDMI input to another? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2023 18:08:18 GMT -5
I would say 2-3 seconds. It is very tolerable.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 9:44:01 GMT -5
I spoke too soon on the lack of HDMI issues. I have now had a couple times when the AppleTV goes to output DV and my screen just goes blank, but audio plays. I end up having to restart the TV and the MR-1. Still trying to figure out if something specific is causing it as it isn't repeatable with the same title.
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Post by Dan Laufman on Jan 31, 2023 16:09:59 GMT -5
Please go to your Apple TV video settings...
Turn OFF "Match Contents".
This should resolve the issue. Please contact us if you continue to have this problem.
Cheers,
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 18:01:46 GMT -5
Please go to your Apple TV video settings... Turn OFF "Match Contents". This should resolve the issue. Please contact us if you continue to have this problem. Cheers, Dan, I really mean no disrespect, but that is an absurd fix. Why should I have to sacrifice framerate and dynamic range auto adjustments? I have no interest in watching everything at 60hz and in Dolby Vision just because the MR-1 freaks out if I don't. Is there a chance for a more suitable fix via firmware? And just to clarify why I think that is absurd is because I did not need to do that with my Anthem AVM 70, JBL SDP-55, Marantz Cinema 40, or Rotel RAP-1580 MKII. They just worked. |
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Post by doc1963 on Feb 1, 2023 5:26:39 GMT -5
Please go to your Apple TV video settings... Turn OFF "Match Contents". This should resolve the issue. Please contact us if you continue to have this problem. Cheers, Dan, I really mean no disrespect, but that is an absurd fix. Why should I have to sacrifice framerate and dynamic range auto adjustments? I have no interest in watching everything at 60hz and in Dolby Vision just because the MR-1 freaks out if I don't. Is there a chance for a more suitable fix via firmware? And just to clarify why I think that is absurd is because I did not need to do that with my Anthem AVM 70, JBL SDP-55, Marantz Cinema 40, or Rotel RAP-1580 MKII. They just worked. I have to agree with you here... And just to add, most of the (not so) older displays don't support Dolby Vision signals above 30Hz. For example, my LG C6 OLED is one of those. So for me, being someone who prefers DV over basic HDR-10 as well as native frame rates, that suggestion would be an absolute deal breaker. This needs to be fixed, not worked around. |
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Post by cawgijoe on Feb 1, 2023 8:04:46 GMT -5
Dan, I really mean no disrespect, but that is an absurd fix. Why should I have to sacrifice framerate and dynamic range auto adjustments? I have no interest in watching everything at 60hz and in Dolby Vision just because the MR-1 freaks out if I don't. Is there a chance for a more suitable fix via firmware? And just to clarify why I think that is absurd is because I did not need to do that with my Anthem AVM 70, JBL SDP-55, Marantz Cinema 40, or Rotel RAP-1580 MKII. They just worked. I have to agree with you here... And just to add, most of the (not so) older displays don't support Dolby Vision signals above 30Hz. For example, my LG C6 OLED is one of those. So for me, being someone who prefers DV over basic HDR-10 as well as native frame rates, that suggestion would be an absolute deal breaker. This needs to be fixed, not worked around. Temporary work around is fine, but if it is a bug, it needs fixing. I would call and/or email Emotiva Support to get this officially reported and in the meantime talk to support to make sure it isn't a setting or possible issue with the display. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 10:57:33 GMT -5
I have to agree with you here... And just to add, most of the (not so) older displays don't support Dolby Vision signals above 30Hz. For example, my LG C6 OLED is one of those. So for me, being someone who prefers DV over basic HDR-10 as well as native frame rates, that suggestion would be an absolute deal breaker. This needs to be fixed, not worked around. Temporary work around is fine, but if it is a bug, it needs fixing. I would call and/or email Emotiva Support to get this officially reported and in the meantime talk to support to make sure it isn't a setting or possible issue with the display. I agree as a temporary workaround, but temporary being the operative. What Dan suggested did not sound like a temporary solution and more of an expectation. I know the issue is not my display as I have had zero issues either through previous AVRs or the AppleTV direct to the TV since I purchased it. This is definitely an MR-1 issue and should not be considered an acceptable problem for a $2k AVR (from any brand). Fortunately, it doesn't happen frequently so it is a livable problem at the moment. |
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Post by cawgijoe on Feb 1, 2023 11:11:05 GMT -5
Temporary work around is fine, but if it is a bug, it needs fixing. I would call and/or email Emotiva Support to get this officially reported and in the meantime talk to support to make sure it isn't a setting or possible issue with the display. I agree as a temporary workaround, but temporary being the operative. What Dan suggested did not sound like a temporary solution and more of an expectation. I know the issue is not my display as I have had zero issues either through previous AVRs or the AppleTV direct to the TV since I purchased it. This is definitely an MR-1 issue and should not be considered an acceptable problem for a $2k AVR (from any brand). Fortunately, it doesn't happen frequently so it is a livable problem at the moment. Agreed. However, understand that I am not making an excuse for the owner of the company, but I would still want confirmation from Emotiva's engineering/technical folks (Lonnie Vaughn/Keith) as to what might be happening here. I would also assume that the MC-1 would have the same issue(s) with DV since the MR-1 is basically an MC-1 with amps. I haven't done any research. Anyway, please check with the technical folks. |
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Post by Lsc on Feb 1, 2023 12:28:21 GMT -5
Temporary work around is fine, but if it is a bug, it needs fixing. I would call and/or email Emotiva Support to get this officially reported and in the meantime talk to support to make sure it isn't a setting or possible issue with the display. I agree as a temporary workaround, but temporary being the operative. What Dan suggested did not sound like a temporary solution and more of an expectation. I know the issue is not my display as I have had zero issues either through previous AVRs or the AppleTV direct to the TV since I purchased it. This is definitely an MR-1 issue and should not be considered an acceptable problem for a $2k AVR (from any brand). Fortunately, it doesn't happen frequently so it is a livable problem at the moment. I agree. Is this a “limitation” of the HDMI board in the MR1. That’s also the concern as I also have the LG C6 and C7. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 14:03:50 GMT -5
I agree as a temporary workaround, but temporary being the operative. What Dan suggested did not sound like a temporary solution and more of an expectation. I know the issue is not my display as I have had zero issues either through previous AVRs or the AppleTV direct to the TV since I purchased it. This is definitely an MR-1 issue and should not be considered an acceptable problem for a $2k AVR (from any brand). Fortunately, it doesn't happen frequently so it is a livable problem at the moment. I agree. Is this a “limitation” of the HDMI board in the MR1. That’s also the concern as I also have the LG C6 and C7. I don't believe it is a limitation. For the vast majority of the time it works without fail. I have only had it happen twice so far so not a deal breaker, just an annoyance at this stage. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 15:17:09 GMT -5
I'm tempted to just box it back up and buy the RMC-1L and a 9-channel XPA amp instead. Then I get the upgrade option in the future. I wanted an all-in-one box solution, but I can't help but feel like I am missing out.
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Post by Dan Laufman on Feb 1, 2023 15:37:51 GMT -5
Didn't mean to start a fire storm here... just trying to resolve your situation quickly to keep you up and running. Clearly, we are looking into this and will get to the bottom of the issue once we have a chance to truly understand what is going on. It is not a "limitation" of the board, is is some type of issue that is a little more subtle than that.
How about giving us a moment to really understand what is happening and then we'll be able to offer a proper, long term solution.
Cheers,
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Post by Darek on Feb 1, 2023 15:50:30 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 16:30:57 GMT -5
Didn't mean to start a fire storm here... just trying to resolve your situation quickly to keep you up and running. Clearly, we are looking into this and will get to the bottom of the issue once we have a chance to truly understand what is going on. It is not a "limitation" of the board, is is some type of issue that is a little more subtle than that. How about giving us a moment to really understand what is happening and then we'll be able to offer a proper, long term solution. Cheers, Dan Thanks Dan for the clarification. Like I said previously, it doesn't happen frequently, but a nuisance when it does since I have to completely restart the chain. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 16:31:32 GMT -5
Hmmmm, not sure I see a ton of resemblance to be honest... |
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Post by LuisV on Feb 1, 2023 16:46:26 GMT -5
Maybe amp power wise as the Mcintosh comes with Dirac; however, MSRP looks to be $8,000... $6k more than the MR1. |
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If your the sole listener though you have a good point ..
