Emotiva UMC-1

[CaligulaPolk]

Anyone buying Emotiva UMC-1 for HT? A penny for your thoughts?

[bobman1235]

If it ever actually gets released, maybe.

[GSRBOB]

I love the way there equipment looks but dont know from first hand exp. Ive heard nothin but good things though. Im lookin into there 3 channel for my fronts and center.

[CaligulaPolk]

will anyone who buy UMC-1 to replace their receiver?

[Sami]

will anyone who buy UMC-1 to replace their receiver?

It's a possibility for me, but not anytime soon. I'm still happy with the way my HK 7200 sounds as a prepro. The only thing making me consider is the newer sound formats.

[bobman1235]

The biggest reason I'm considering it is for the HDMI switching.


And because I love new toys :)

[thuffman03]

I have been looking at their stuff for a long time. Almost bought the LPA-1 over the summer when they had it on sale for something like $399 or so. I never heard anything bad from them.

[WilliamM2]

I'm seriously looking at it. But the only pre-pro they have offered before that was their own design was the LMC-1. It was delayed over 1.5 years from the initial release date, and had serious bugs that were not corrected for over another year, and it still has a few bugs.

In other words, I won't be getting one until there are many user reviews, and I can be assured it will actually work as intended.

[nebborjk]

I will be if it ever gets released. It will be replacing a LMC-1 (dibs anyone?). Upgrading for the new HD audio formats and HDMI switching. Dolby Volume will be another plus.

I have not had any bugs in my LMC-1.

[sdcfan18]

I too am looking into Emotiva. Trying desperately to find an XPA-3 used, but no one seems to be moving them. From what I've read, they are top notch and one of the best bargains in home audio. I'm sure their new processor will be nothing but the same.

[broncsrule21@]

sdcfan18-- I'm sure you are aware the XPA-3 is on sale for $499.00 right now. That is gonna be hard to beat.


as far as the umc-1 goes, I am holding out for the XMC-1. With delays, I don't expect this to be ready until the end of this year....maybe.

[Early B.]

I'll be getting the UMC-1 too replace my LMC-1. I can be patient. It'll get here when it gets here. What other comparable options are currently available? Zilch.

[mmadden28]

sdcfan18-- I'm sure you are aware the XPA-3 is on sale for $499.00 right now. That is gonna be hard to beat.
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and only $25 to ship :cool:

[a1adjz]

Yep I'm thinking of ordering a XPA 5 to run my SDA 2's any thoughts?

[Drunkcaballo]

and only $25 to ship :cool:

I ordered mine Friday and oddly enough didnt get charged shipping. 499 out the door.

[Kex]

I'm seriously looking at it. But the only pre-pro they have offered before that was their own design was the LMC-1. It was delayed over 1.5 years from the initial release date, and had serious bugs that were not corrected for over another year, and it still has a few bugs.

In other words, I won't be getting one until there are many user reviews, and I can be assured it will actually work as intended.
Well, the LMC-1 that I had for a whole month or so, just over a year ago, didn't have any bugs whatsoever, but I thought it was rather tacky and cheap in design, and very quirky to use. I really was not impressed at all. The fact that when paired with the LPA-1, rated at 125w/ch, it couldn't outshine my trusty old h/k AVR147 rated at just 40w/ch (but tested by hometheatermag.com at almost 70w/ch) was a big disappointment.

I'm not trying to bash Emotiva here, as some Emotiva owners seem to think sometimes, I just think it's better if people understand they may well be disappointed too, despite all the hype, and the specifications that are frequently flaunted do not tell the whole story IMO.

All that said, although I still don't like the design of the UMC-1 that much (it seems to have the same cheap tackiness that I perceived in the LMC-1), they do seem to have added a whole lot of improvements and features to it!

[broncsrule21@]

I ordered mine Friday and oddly enough didnt get charged shipping. 499 out the door.

Please let us know what you think of the XPA-3/RTia combo, as it should be similar for my RTi10s. I am thinking of getting the XPA-3 also.

Kex-- It is clear what your feelings are for Emotiva and NAD. Thanks for sharing.

[trinidesignz]

WOW! I can't wait for my XPA-5 to be delivered in feb. but I can't get to see a write up on the UMC-1. Anybody got a link to it?

[Montoya]

Please let us know what you think of the XPA-3/RTia combo, as it should be similar for my RTi10s. I am thinking of getting the XPA-3 also.

Kex-- It is clear what your feelings are for Emotiva and NAD. Thanks for sharing.

I have an xpa-5 pushing a pair of rti-12 and it is phenominal like having a new set of speakers. The sound level has increased to the point that it is at or near rock concert level with no audible distortion. The bass on the rti-12 now hits harder and lower than my old psw-505 that I had.

[bigred7078]

Big Emotiva fan hear. I have owned several products from them and have enjoyed them all. I did own the LMC-1 and it was a fantastic little processor for the money. I thought it had excellent SQ better than alot of receivers IMO.

If the UMC-1 is all that it lives up to be, you are going to be VERY hard pressed to find anything close to this for the money. The only other processor using what the UMC-1 will have is a Cary that costs over $3000...

Im personally holding out for the XMC-1. I just purchased a Yamaha 3900 and Marantz SR6003 and will keep the better SQ model until the XMC-1 comes out. But i might be tempted to pick up a UMC-1 just to get a feel for how it sounds.

[Kex]

... Kex-- It is clear what your feelings are for Emotiva and NAD. Thanks for sharing.Misplaced sarcasm, my fellow Club member. If we all agreed about everything, then there would be no point in having a forum to discuss anything. Even Polk products get plenty of criticism here, and it's one of the things that makes the Club so unique and valuable when compared to other forums IMO. There isn't much criticism of Emotiva over on the Emotiva Lounge.

Unless I am a Martian, which is, of course, a distinct possibility, there may be other Earthlings out there that may share my tastes and listening requirements, and they may therefore also value my opinions to some extent. You are quite welcome to ignore them (and me) if you prefer to do so and/or if they offend you in any way.

YMMV, of course, since I am not, to my knowledge at least, the keeper of the Holy Grail. Please carry on!

[broncsrule21@]

No problems here either. I would have added some smileys but I don't see an edit/modify button.. where is it?

[iskandam]

I am on the preorder list and it will replace my HK AVR 247. I picked up an LMC-1 as a replacement when my HK crapped out. Wasn't expecting much especially after all the threads about the various issues it was having, but the sound quality far exceeded my expectations and I didn't have any problems with it either. That was my first taste of real separate and now I can't wait for its successor to come out!

[nm4710]

Guys guys guys...easy now! :)
The UMC-1 will prob be an awesome product, but anything we say about it is pure speculation. Even though I've had nothing but positive experiences with emotiva, I'd wait a while to see how good these units are before jumping in and ordering one. Processors more than anything else are likely to have bugs and tiny issues. Although most of these will prob be fixed via firmware updates, I'd rather have a more refined product right out of the box.

As for the amps, I'm sure the XPA-3 is awesome. To be honest guys I'm running a modest LPA-1 and it has more than enough juice to crank my RTi10s to ear-bleeding levels. I think 99% of you would be happy with a UPA-7 (as long as the 200wpc crew weren't here bullying people into their specs). Don't forget amp power is much more honest than receiver power...so you're gonna get a huge upgrade despite wattage claims.

[bigred7078]

^ its not necessarily about the power, its about the refinement of sound quality. I went from an LPA-1 to an RPA-1/XPA-3 and the difference was scary good. But still like you said the majority of people will be happy with a UPA-7 :)

[CaligulaPolk]

FYI!!!

for people who is not on waiting list for UMC-1. They will have to wait another 5 to ???? months for Emotiva to able to send out UMC-1 to non waiting list buyers. This will probably happening during summer time. unless they changed mind and send out units before that....

this came from reliable source at Emotiva. Very disappointing

[bigred7078]

FYI!!!

for people who is not on waiting list for UMC-1. They will have to wait another 5 to ???? months for Emotiva to able to send out UMC-1 to non waiting list buyers. This will probably happening during summer time. unless they changed mind and send out units before that....

this came from reliable source at Emotiva. Very disappointing

i'd believe it. There is a pretty ridiculous amount of people actually on the pre-order list.

[CaligulaPolk]

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq235/PolkNewbie/AREWETHEREUMC-1.jpg


made that last night :D

[messiah]

Lol!! Yeah, I understand wanting to get it right, but come on guys... stick to your timeline!!

[CaligulaPolk]

Lol!! Yeah, I understand wanting to get it right, but come on guys... stick to your timeline!!

oh i can wait, i make this to piss people off who actually wait for a year :D Just felt sorry for them when they have no patience

[obieone]

Well Outlaw isn't doing much better. They've been promising the 997 for ??? months.
But, in all fairness, it's hard for a manufacturer to roll the dice in this economy.
If they still have stock left over from 1-2 years ago, it's hard for them to get the backing.