The Official Emotiva Q&A thread

[TheFactor]

ManUtd your new setup looks beautiful !! Nice pics

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Originally Posted by D_M

Don't worry about it, I don't mind DNR and EE. I like the PQ on LOTR and Predator UHE.

Worried? Hardly. I can give a rat's grass what the haters say . And actually I was referring to all the whining I've seen about it not being the extended editions. I'm very satisfied with the PQ as well, regardless of the DNR and EE - there's far worse out there, Gladiator for one. Fellowship could be better, sure, but it's nowhere near among the worst, DTS HDMA on top of that made it worth every penny.

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Originally Posted by ManUtd

Okay I might as well put up some dark pictures as well

I'm still in the process of setting up the monoblocks but so far the sound quality is close to the XPA-5 except that the UPA-1s seems to be a tad laid back compared to the former. Also, for me the UPA-1s sound a little more "natural" and maybe even a bit more detailed than the XPA-5. But what stands out is the difference in soundstage. With UPA-1s the soundstage is greatly expanded, if that makes any sense. Okay more listening on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Looks great! Thanks for the update as well, your input is much appreciated!

[28BlusLater]

For interconnects, going from the pre-amp to the amp, which cables will I need?

These or These???

There are a lot of different types and they're different, which ones should I get?

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Originally Posted by 28BlusLater

For interconnects, going from the pre-amp to the amp, which cables will I need?

These or These???

There are a lot of different types and they're different, which ones should I get?

Either the x series or ultra RCAs will be fine, the main difference is construction. I would go x series myself between the two.

Your other option would be to go XLR (balanced) since you're planning on a UMC-1. This would be helpful for longer runs and/or if you have any interference such as EMI.

[D_M]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Worried? Hardly. I can give a rat's grass what the haters say .

Awesome dude, I love the LOTR and new Predator blus. Screw the haters. They claim people who like the DNR and EE editions are sheeple with excessive ignorance. My first degree is in film studies (and I've worked in the film industry), and I say it's fantastic.

[28BlusLater]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Either the x series or ultra RCAs will be fine, the main difference is construction. I would go x series myself between the two.

Your other option would be to go XLR (balanced) since you're planning on a UMC-1. This would be helpful for longer runs and/or if you have any interference such as EMI.

What do you mean XLR (balanced)? It won't be a long run for any of the speakers or from the processor to the amp. The farthest will be the surrounds.

How about the X-Series RCA Cable (male to male)? Would those be the cables I get? And I'd just get 5 of them and be set?

[TheFactor]

Originally Posted by 28BlusLater

What do you mean XLR (balanced)? It won't be a long run for any of the speakers or from the processor to the amp. The farthest will be the surrounds.

How about the X-Series RCA Cable (male to male)? Would those be the cables I get? And I'd just get 5 of them and be set?

Heres a close up of the x-series RCA cables I just got, there pretty nice looking and seem to be working great .

[28BlusLater]

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Heres a close up of the x-series RCA cables I just got, there pretty nice looking and seem to be working great .

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Thanks for the picture! How long is that cable?

[TheFactor]

Originally Posted by 28BlusLater

Thanks for the picture! How long is that cable?

NP There 2 meters whitch is longer then I needed but wasnt sure were I was going to put the Emo on the AVR Rack and it gives me more options .

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Heres a close up of the x-series RCA cables I just got, there pretty nice looking and seem to be working great .

Cables We don't want to see cables Where is the pics of the amp

[TheFactor]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Cables We don't want to see cables Where is the pics of the amp

LOL Ok Ok there loading now

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Either the x series or ultra RCAs will be fine, the main difference is construction. I would go x series myself between the two.

Your other option would be to go XLR (balanced) since you're planning on a UMC-1. This would be helpful for longer runs and/or if you have any interference such as EMI.

The UMC-1 does not have balanced outputs. Unless of course you count the subwoofer output.

Justin

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Originally Posted by D_M

Awesome dude, I love the LOTR and new Predator blus. Screw the haters. They claim people who like the DNR and EE editions are sheeple with excessive ignorance. My first degree is in film studies (and I've worked in the film industry), and I say it's fantastic.

Very cool. I can always appreciate the input of the educated and experienced. So what do you think of the remastered Terminator 2 then, if you've seen it? Lots of haters on that too.

[PurpleJesus74]

Heres a pic. of mine. I have only listened to some cd's so far,but the sound is a lot fuller,definitely louder at lower volume.So far i'm very pleased.

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Originally Posted by 28BlusLater

What do you mean XLR (balanced)? It won't be a long run for any of the speakers or from the processor to the amp. The farthest will be the surrounds.

How about the X-Series RCA Cable (male to male)? Would those be the cables I get? And I'd just get 5 of them and be set?

Yes, go with the x-series RCA for the interconnects, same ones Factor picked up. You'll just need to determine the length, and just get the length you need.

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Originally Posted by Jwilly019

The UMC-1 does not have balanced outputs. Unless of course you count the subwoofer output.

Justin

Doh! You caught me sleeping on that one. I'm well aware of that as I have a UMC . I'm in the middle of swapping my UMC back out again in my main room with my Onkyo 886 and have the XLRs sitting out... got my facts mixed up.

[TheFactor]

Before pic

[TheFactor]

Oh and of course the final inspection by the inspector

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Originally Posted by TheFactor

Very nice, Factor! It ended up going in that rack nicely!