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Post by millst on Nov 23, 2022 13:57:36 GMT -5
Been holding off on the update. My XMC-2 isn't perfect so I am interested, but I don't want to make it worse either.
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Post by daev on Nov 23, 2022 14:38:00 GMT -5
My 2 month old XMC-2 went from borderline unusable (lockups, audio failures, crashes, and usability issues) to a much more stable state.
Still get the occasional low volume tic when switching codecs and audio modes, no biggie.
No longer considering returning it.
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Post by yeeeha17 on Nov 23, 2022 14:44:44 GMT -5
Been holding off on the update. My XMC-2 isn't perfect so I am interested, but I don't want to make it worse either. I’m in the same boat. Glad they finally released new updates but it still seems like they need to iron out some more bugs. |
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Post by foggy1956 on Nov 23, 2022 14:51:34 GMT -5
No problem here
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Post by novisnick on Nov 25, 2022 13:13:10 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try!
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Post by dksosku on Nov 25, 2022 14:45:37 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try! I'm in the same boat. Don't want to rock with the update. |
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Post by davidl81 on Nov 25, 2022 15:03:37 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try! I'm in the same boat. Don't want to rock with the update. I just did the update, but to be fair I had very few issues with the old FW. So far all is good. |
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Post by monkumonku on Nov 26, 2022 17:58:56 GMT -5
Did the 3.1 update yesterday and had no problems or issues. My usage is pretty simple, though. The only problem I had, which 3.1 seems to have fixed, is when using the Harmony remote with a programmed task that used input X, and then later if I turned it on and had a different program using input Y, the XMC-2 would not go to the right input and I had to manually select it even though the Harmony commands were correct. V 3.1 seems to have corrected this error. I use low power mode and have the older HDMI card so boot up time is slow like others are experiencing. Waiting is like plodding through some of the long-winded posts in the Lounge.  |
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cawgijoe
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Post by cawgijoe on Nov 27, 2022 16:20:12 GMT -5
Switching inputs appears to be faster. I’m using VRO, so the slow boot up experienced with low power mode doesn’t affect me.
Only issue I have is very low volume from the TV unless the amps are used.
Edit: Positives-
1) No pops or ticks or metallic sounds with Apple TV 4K
2) Faster HDMI switching.
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Post by marcl on Nov 27, 2022 17:08:04 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try! ... or in my case, I have not heard anything clearly positive that would affect me. But the long reboot would be annoying. So I have not installed it. |
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Post by millst on Nov 28, 2022 15:05:47 GMT -5
Did the 3.1 update yesterday and had no problems or issues. My usage is pretty simple, though. The only problem I had, which 3.1 seems to have fixed, is when using the Harmony remote with a programmed task that used input X, and then later if I turned it on and had a different program using input Y, the XMC-2 would not go to the right input and I had to manually select it even though the Harmony commands were correct. V 3.1 seems to have corrected this error. I use low power mode and have the older HDMI card so boot up time is slow like others are experiencing. Waiting is like plodding through some of the long-winded posts in the Lounge.
Nice to hear that Harmony issue is fixed. I have that problem now so there is a good reason to chance the upgrade.
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Post by JKCashin on Nov 28, 2022 19:58:45 GMT -5
For me, and I think I am the only one with this issue, the lack of LFE for ATMOS content on my center sub (set as LFE) is enough of an issue I wish I could roll back. See thread here: emotivalounge.proboards.com/post/1103127/threadDespite that, everything else works much better for me... much fewer pops and clicks, and when I do get pops and clicks they are much quieter than with 2.5. The extended boot time (I have the old HDMI board) is annoying, but only mildly so. If the LFE issue I am experiencing was not there, I would happily forgive the longer boot time. The speedup of some of the menus is also really nice. So my overall score on this update is slightly to the negative side of neutral... some good, some bad, but again, I seem to be the only one experiencing the issue I mentioned above. Without that issue, I would rate it a positive. |
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Post by chuckintex on Dec 3, 2022 9:22:39 GMT -5
My XMC2 was fine before. I didn't really know what people meant by clicks and pops. HDMI handshake wasn't the fastest but I work in pro-av- I'm well aware of all things going on- and having an older TV can affect that because it is participating in the handshake, so that's a whtever.
I freaking hate the font thing, it's difficult to understand how either- that wasn't known or that wasn't fixed prior to release- not sure which is worse. But the worst thing is that now, I do occasionally get the clicks and pops. So, this is something of a facepalm update for me. I would totally revert if I could.
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Post by PaulBe on Dec 4, 2022 13:03:15 GMT -5
It would be good to find out if specific hardware configs, especially RMC hardware/board/chip changes, fit into one voting block or another. This survey could be a good troubleshooting tool with more specific data from owners.
Could be a bad parts run for the units with issues.
Overall so far, the number of people with issues exceed the number of people with no issues. Of course the survey only includes people who post here.
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Post by geebo on Dec 4, 2022 13:52:25 GMT -5
It would be good to find out if specific hardware configs, especially RMC hardware/board/chip changes, fit into one voting block or another. This survey could be a good troubleshooting tool with more specific data from owners. Could be a bad parts run for the units with issues. Overall so far, the number of people with issues exceed the number of people with no issues. Of course the survey only includes people who post here. And the number of people that would revert if they could is less than 1/3 of the total. So more than 2/3 think it's better. |
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Post by louron on Dec 4, 2022 16:45:30 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try! Not doing it either! Way too afraid and benefits are insignificant. Still running 2.3. I would be training off pops and ticks and silences at beginning of songs for more or less of the same and a bonus of added updating fonts at every power up. Yes I know I could use VRO but I stopped using it for stability and I want to stay that way. Honestly it should just be working too…. No excuses. Hopefully we get next firmware update before next summer. Soon to be….. more non-installer than voters! Out of 2000 happy customers only 45 voted…….seriously. |
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Post by PaulBe on Dec 4, 2022 17:21:17 GMT -5
It would be good to find out if specific hardware configs, especially RMC hardware/board/chip changes, fit into one voting block or another. This survey could be a good troubleshooting tool with more specific data from owners. Could be a bad parts run for the units with issues. Overall so far, the number of people with issues exceed the number of people with no issues. Of course the survey only includes people who post here. And the number of people that would revert if they could is less than 1/3 of the total. So more than 2/3 think it's better. Here goes that Argumentum-ad-populum deflection again. Sigh. Not a great way to determine if the RMC is technically doing what it is supposed to be doing. Not a great way to troubleshoot a problem. I posted some good ideas for troubleshooting. Somehow you needed to deflect from the serious technical issues and ways to isolate and cure them, by stating a deflecting logical fallacy. Why? I don’t care if 2/3 of the owners think that FW 3.1 is the greatest thing since 100 year old pickled truffles. Throwing 1/3 of your customer base under the bus is a really really BAD idea. |
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Post by geebo on Dec 4, 2022 17:23:25 GMT -5
Missing a voting column, Too scared to try! Not doing it either! Way too afraid and benefits are insignificant. Still running 2.3. I would be training off pops and ticks and silences at beginning of songs for more or less of the same and a bonus of added updating fonts at every power up. Yes I know I could use VRO but I stopped using it for stability and I want to stay that way. Honestly it should just be working too…. No excuses. Hopefully we get next firmware update before next summer. Soon to be….. more non-installer than voters! Out of 2000 happy customers only 45 voted…….seriously. You can't assume all 2,000 of those users visit and are active on the Lounge. |
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Post by PaulBe on Dec 4, 2022 17:35:59 GMT -5
Not doing it either! Way too afraid and benefits are insignificant. Still running 2.3. I would be training off pops and ticks and silences at beginning of songs for more or less of the same and a bonus of added updating fonts at every power up. Yes I know I could use VRO but I stopped using it for stability and I want to stay that way. Honestly it should just be working too…. No excuses. Hopefully we get next firmware update before next summer. Soon to be….. more non-installer than voters! Out of 2000 happy customers only 45 voted…….seriously. You can't assume all 2,000 of those users visit and are active on the Lounge. I think his assumption is only 45 voted…….seriously. This is my assumption too. Can't assume too much. Just like you can't assume 2/3 think it's better. |
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Post by geebo on Dec 4, 2022 17:43:13 GMT -5
You can't assume all 2,000 of those users visit and are active on the Lounge. I think his assumption is only 45 voted…….seriously. This is my assumption too. Can't assume too much. Just like you can't assume 2/3 think it's better. Of those taking the time to vote, 2/3 find it better. Satisfied people don't post much. Mostly the squeaky wheels. But seriously, if you read his post you'd have seen: " Out of 2000 happy customers only 45 voted……. seriously." |
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