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Post by Chris on Sept 6, 2010 19:57:14 GMT -5
Thanks George. I presume the "nope" also means no phono preamp. That is very disappointing to me. As a loyal Emo customer, I have been quietly holding out for the XMC-1 for the primary reason that it would contain a phono section. Yes, I know I can get a quality outboard preamp. However, it is not the cost of the extra preamp that concerns me but the space requirements in my component rack. I will end up with an XPA-5. ERC-1. XDA-1, Oppo 83, XMC-1, SMS-1, Furman PC, Panny DVR and Technics turnatble all on one tall rack. I have the feeling they might have known for sometime that they had eliminated the phono section. It would have been nice if they had let us on the waiting list know about this. I signed up on the XMC-1 waiting list due to the proposed upgrades, including the phono section. Too bad they put the XMC-1 on the back burner when originally it was suppose to be an upgrade to the UMC-1. I thought there were many others who also held out for the XMC-1 because of the phono section. End of whining. Uh, how about this phono preamp? It's tiny but sounds amazing and runs solely on batteries! I have one. www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/f-117 -CB |
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Post by chappy on Sept 6, 2010 19:59:31 GMT -5
PLEASE HELP!Does anyone who attended Emofest know if the XMC-1 is still slated to have a phono section? I could not see clearly from the photo posted before in this thread. The demo they were showing at Emofest had a "Phono". I also got on the list Sunday for one. |
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Post by Kidchewie on Sept 6, 2010 20:08:07 GMT -5
Hey just want to thank Dan, Cathy, Lonnie, and the rest of the Emotiva staff for a wonderful weekend filled with tons of information and awesome prizes! You guys ROCK! I also want to take this time to apologize to the FEDEX driver who will be delivering my four XPA-2's!  |
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Post by jlafrenz on Sept 6, 2010 20:14:46 GMT -5
PLEASE HELP!Does anyone who attended Emofest know if the XMC-1 is still slated to have a phono section? I could not see clearly from the photo posted before in this thread. The demo they were showing at Emofest had a "Phono". I also got on the list Sunday for one. What demo are you talking about that had a phono stage? They did have the USP-1 and XSP-1 on display that had phono stages. |
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Post by monkumonku on Sept 6, 2010 20:20:38 GMT -5
Hey just want to thank Dan, Cathy, Lonnie, and the rest of the Emotiva staff for a wonderful weekend filled with tons of information and awesome prizes! You guys ROCK! I also want to take this time to apologize to the FEDEX driver who will be delivering my four XPA-2's! You know, you folks are really laying it on thick.. you make up this Emofest thing and then all these events they supposedly had there and even start talking about the imaginary gear that was either given as prizes or purchased. It's amazing that so many people in the lounge can be in on this and not give it away.. Remember, if there's no pics it doesn't exist!!! ;D |
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 6, 2010 20:23:25 GMT -5
Remember, if there's no pics it doesn't exist!!! ;D I agree with monkumonku, pics or it didn't happen!  ;D Also, I may have missed it, but what was the grand prize? |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Sept 6, 2010 20:42:20 GMT -5
EmoFest, damn, I went to:  |
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Post by leftycrusher9 on Sept 6, 2010 20:55:13 GMT -5
Remember, if there's no pics it doesn't exist!!! ;D I agree with monkumonku, pics or it didn't happen! ;D Also, I may have missed it, but what was the grand prize? A 46" LG LED backlit LCD, UMC-1, UPA-7, the new X-Ref 6.2 full range towers, X-Ref center, X-Ref surrounds (2 pair), and all of the cabling to hook it up. A 23 year old with no place of his own took it home. I guess his Dad was pumped ;D |
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Post by gmeyer on Sept 6, 2010 21:02:38 GMT -5
I have a few pics.
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Post by gmeyer on Sept 6, 2010 21:12:15 GMT -5
Various components on display including XSP-1 and XDA-1
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Post by gmeyer on Sept 6, 2010 21:17:09 GMT -5
Opening Ceremony.
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Post by cgolf on Sept 6, 2010 21:22:02 GMT -5
Hey just want to thank Dan, Cathy, Lonnie, and the rest of the Emotiva staff for a wonderful weekend filled with tons of information and awesome prizes! You guys ROCK! I also want to take this time to apologize to the FEDEX driver who will be delivering my four XPA-2's! You know, you folks are really laying it on thick.. you make up this Emofest thing and then all these events they supposedly had there and even start talking about the imaginary gear that was either given as prizes or purchased. It's amazing that so many people in the lounge can be in on this and not give it away.. Remember, if there's no pics it doesn't exist!!! ;D Either provide us with pictures as evidence that all of this really took place OR give us some of the kool-aid ya'll drank so we can be in la la land with you!!! ;D |
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 6, 2010 21:32:36 GMT -5
I agree with monkumonku, pics or it didn't happen! ;D Also, I may have missed it, but what was the grand prize? A 46" LG LED backlit LCD, UMC-1, UPA-7, the new X-Ref 6.2 full range towers, X-Ref center, X-Ref surrounds (2 pair), and all of the cabling to hook it up. A 23 year old with no place of his own took it home. I guess his Dad was pumped ;D LOL! Day-um!!! Very, very nice indeed. Lucky kid...and dad! ;D Thanks for the info.  |
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Post by Kidchewie on Sept 6, 2010 21:39:20 GMT -5
I agree with monkumonku, pics or it didn't happen! ;D Also, I may have missed it, but what was the grand prize? A 46" LG LED backlit LCD, UMC-1, UPA-7, the new X-Ref 6.2 full range towers, X-Ref center, X-Ref surrounds (2 pair), and all of the cabling to hook it up. A 23 year old with no place of his own took it home. I guess his Dad was pumped ;D Ya my friend's 14 year old son was given the winning ticket at sign in, then they realized he wasn't 18 so they switched it with a kids raffle ticket and gave it to the winner behind us. Talk about the luck!  |
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Post by monkumonku on Sept 6, 2010 21:48:58 GMT -5
Various components on display including XSP-1 and XDA-1 Is that the XPR-7 on the right side with the two rack handles in the middle? |
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Post by geebo on Sept 6, 2010 21:56:25 GMT -5
Various components on display including XSP-1 and XDA-1 Is that the XPR-7 on the right side with the two rack handles in the middle? Uhh, thats a refrigerator... |
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Post by monkumonku on Sept 6, 2010 21:59:41 GMT -5
Is that the XPR-7 on the right side with the two rack handles in the middle? Uhh, thats a refrigerator... So they swore you to secrecy about it and now you're trying to cover up, eh? I wasn't born yesterday you know! Far from it actually..  |
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Post by Matt193 on Sept 6, 2010 22:01:53 GMT -5
Is that the XPR-7 on the right side with the two rack handles in the middle? Uhh, thats a refrigerator... LOL |
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Post by muzicianx on Sept 6, 2010 22:06:46 GMT -5
They had the XPR-5 on display with it's 30-lb transformer out for us to pick up and toss around - along with the capacitor section, and an XPR module. The whole event was fun, and I'm glad I went - I'll be enjoying coffee in my new swag mug after I get back to Minnesota...
The XSP-1 looks really nice. Chuckienut - it has a killer phono section (at least from the looks), and you may just want to make room for that and the XMC-1, and use the HT bypass.
I will second (or third, fourth, whatever) about the discount... Dan said if you have or buy a UMC-1 today, it will count towards the 40% discount for the XMC-1. I'm really getting the feeling the XMC-1 will be the final UMC, and be the processor to beat on the market.
I'm not a huge fan of the sound of the current speaker line up (and I spent a lot of time in that 2-channel room), but I will tell you all that I was impressed with the dual 12 subwoofers they were using in the HT room. The output was absolutely tremendous, and very surprising for their power and size. If anyone is in the need for a secondary sub, or replacement... consider them! Too bad they didn't have just one 10in or 12in set up in a system for a smaller listening room.
What else... umm... the free beer was good!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2010 23:19:27 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the feedback on the lack of phono section in the XMC-1.
I had thought maybe they could offer a phono preamp in an RU-1 box like the XDA-1. However, I presumed if they did not have enough interest in one for the XMC-1, then that idea might not fly. On the other hand, with the reputation Emo is/will be establishing with components like the XDA-1, a high quality phono unit in a RU-1 unit would certainly be a perfect answer for me. I know all that room is not necessary but the RU shape is more practical for fitting attractively into my rack than a small remote size box. However, I would buy the small phono preamp in a box if that is what they offer. An XPP-1 (X-phono preamp in RU-1) would look great right above the XDA-1. Typical Emo style with blue lights for MC/MM indicator and switch, etc. I would rather have a full 17" width than a half wide unit that still takes up a whole space on my rack. (Jolida and Bryston make full width phono units)
I might have to consider the XPS-1 as an alternative, great suggestion.
The F-117 and other units from RS Audio look great.
Thanks guys for the ideas. ;D
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