The Official Emotiva Q&A thread

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Badas

Damm,

Its lunch time now, all this talk of Vegemite makes me want a Vegemite and cheese sandwich. I got bloody Tuna.

Ta

Dono

You wouldn't happen to be 6' tall and full of muscles, now would ya?

[Zman2k2]

Originally Posted by Fors*

You could easily paint the silver trim pieces black if you want to save some money. I tried it to make a comparison, and it looked just about identical. I even painted the screws black as well and they didn't even scratch when I screwed them in. I like your idea about that XDA-1 DAC the best.

Yeah, I could try painting the trim pieces. I have the black ends for my amp right now, so I'd want a REALLY good match if I were to do that. I've even seen a few pictures where people have removed the trim completely, just putting the screws in place. That looks kind of good too.

I contacted them about the XDA-1 and I can't get a firm answer on how much to get it to Canada until they have them in stock. Probably weight and size issues with figuring out shipping I would guess. So that's still a possibility. I want to hear how good the UMC-1 DAC stage is too, everywhere I'm reading says the sound quality is miles above what people used to own. I do still need a new sub as well, as I sold my big box sub a while ago, it didn't blend well with the new towers. Maybe the Ultra12 will go on sale around Christmas.

All I know for now is I keep checking my email for a shipping confirmation.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by 4x12

Well I heard back from Emotiva last night... and heres the response I got from Emotiva Support:



So no burn-in needed...

I think this is accurate. When my first LPA-1 arrived it sounded dead and lifeless out of the box. I wasn't impressed. I left the room and let it run and didn't return for 6 hours as to not let myself get used to the sound. I came back, and that's when I heard the difference. The same happened with my 2nd LPA-1. My XPA-2 and XPA-5, however, sounded fantastic out of the box. So I think maybe either the LPA-1s didn't get ample factory break-in time, or perhaps since that was several years ago they just weren't being as stringent about factory break in.

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

So, I've made the call. I am now the proud owner of a UMC-1 processor. I am awaiting shipping confirmation, and of course receipt of said unit.
I figure it should go well with the XPA-5. Now to decide what to spend the EmoBucks on?

Congrats, Zman!

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

I'll be sure to write a review. I think there's plenty of FUD out there about the UMC-1. Mainly because it was released with beta firmware that was nowhere near ready for prime time. But with the latest release, they have ironed out most, if not all, of the concerns I would have with the unit. I went with the UMC-1 instead of waiting for the XMC-1, because I still need to use legacy inputs for my cable box. It's a known issue with my cable company that the HDMI outputs on their boxes have a lot of drops with audio and video. With component, there's no problems.
I'm excited to hear the audio differences with it versus my Pioneer receiver that I was using. Should be an interesting comparison.

I'll definitely write a review here for the unit once I get it, and after I live with it for a while. Try to get some first-hand info out to those who are interested.

I'm on my 2nd UMC (first was defective), and am 2 firmwares behind. No issues on mine other than DolbyVolume needs a volume adjustment to reactivate when switching sources. I believe the latest FW fixes that, but I don't have any pressing issues so I've been too lazy to install it.

Also, just a tip, if you stream music and have a way to upconvert to 176.4 kHz, give that a try. I do that with FLAC --> PCM, and the UMC sounds fantasic!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

Yeah, I could try painting the trim pieces. I have the black ends for my amp right now, so I'd want a REALLY good match if I were to do that. I've even seen a few pictures where people have removed the trim completely, just putting the screws in place. That looks kind of good too.

I contacted them about the XDA-1 and I can't get a firm answer on how much to get it to Canada until they have them in stock. Probably weight and size issues with figuring out shipping I would guess. So that's still a possibility. I want to hear how good the UMC-1 DAC stage is too, everywhere I'm reading says the sound quality is miles above what people used to own. I do still need a new sub as well, as I sold my big box sub a while ago, it didn't blend well with the new towers. Maybe the Ultra12 will go on sale around Christmas.

All I know for now is I keep checking my email for a shipping confirmation.

Zman ~ I painted all of mine with KRYLON ~ Satin Black . They look great as you can see .

[Zman2k2]

That does look good Brent. Thanks for the tip on which paint to use. And thanks for the congrats from everyone, I know I'm super-hyped right now!

[red_5ive]

Her's mine as well Zman, though I used black screws on mine. The only reason why I painted them is because there was a dry spell of like 2 months some time last year where I didn't see the trim pieces available. I grew tired of waiting and busted out the Krylon per the information crabyBlue posted somewhere (sorry, can't find the link ).

This is somewhat of an old pic as I also now have an ERC-1 and am now waiting for the 2 RU black trim pieces to become available for it and my USP-1. Still... waiting... may have to bust out the Krylon again.

[Badas]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

You wouldn't happen to be 6' tall and full of muscles, now would ya?

That is so funny. I am actually 6' 3" and weigh 115kg, Tattoed and not fat (not kidding). However that is a Aussy song.

Ta

Dono

[Zman2k2]

Thanks red-5ive. I may consider painting. Sarah told me today on the phone that they're expecting more trim pieces in mid-November. Does that help the wait at all?

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Badas

That is so funny. I am actually 6' 3" and weigh 115kg, Tattoed and not fat (not kidding). However that is a Aussy song.

Ta

Dono

Yeah, that's a great song - I grew up with Men Without Hats, they were big in the U.S. in the 80s. I'm 6' myself and cash in at 215 lbs. (97kg) / 35" waist. Been "training" for 23 years now (since I was 17).

[Badas]

The electrician came last night.

Thanks everyone that helped.

WE found out that my main rack was on a 16A circuit. However the idiots who wired my room had put 5 other sockets into the same circuit.

So I was also powering up my 3 subs, subs in the center channel and my buttkicker system on the same circuit.

The electrician added 5 other 16A circuits in and seperated all the power sockets.

So my rack is on a 16A circuit now, with no other sockets attached to it.

He told me 16A was heaps.

Interestingly I ran a SACD as loud as I could last night and monitored what my belkin said I was using in amps. It never got higher than 2.1A. Bugger all.

So 16A will be heaps.

Ta

Dono

[Badas]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Yeah, that's a great song - I grew up with Men Without Hats, they were big in the U.S. in the 80s. I'm 6' myself and cash in at 215 lbs. (97kg) / 35" waist. Been "training" for 23 years now (since I was 17).

I'm 40 also.

I don't train. Everyone just calls me a giant.

I just watch what I eat and cycle everyday.

Ta

Dono

[4x12]

Well the UPA-5 is here... and with a bad back, this thing is DAMN heavy!! Still haven't hooked her up yet. Waiting for my GLS safe connect banana plugs to arrive. This will be sooooooo damn fun

Originally Posted by Fors*

You could easily paint the silver trim pieces black if you want to save some money. I tried it to make a comparison, and it looked just about identical. I even painted the screws black as well and they didn't even scratch when I screwed them in. I like your idea about that XDA-1 DAC the best.

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Zman ~ I painted all of mine with KRYLON ~ Satin Black . They look great as you can see .

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Her's mine as well Zman, though I used black screws on mine. The only reason why I painted them is because there was a dry spell of like 2 months some time last year where I didn't see the trim pieces available. I grew tired of waiting and busted out the Krylon per the information crabyBlue posted somewhere (sorry, can't find the link ).

This is somewhat of an old pic as I also now have an ERC-1 and am now waiting for the 2 RU black trim pieces to become available for it and my USP-1. Still... waiting... may have to bust out the Krylon again.

That's what i'm doing right now... I pulled them apart got the screws screwed into a piece of cardboard and some double sided tape on the trims and glued them to the cardboard. I'm at my 2nd coat of Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Semi-Gloss. I don't see the use of spending $20 a kit when $5 will get me the same results. And Red, your setup is giving me a woody!!

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Badas

I'm 40 also.

I don't train. Everyone just calls me a giant.

I just watch what I eat and cycle everyday.

Ta

Dono

Very cool. Cycling does wonders - wish I could do that more, weather where I live isn't very forgiving maybe 8 months out of the year.

Originally Posted by 4x12

Well the UPA-5 is here... and with a bad back, this thing is DAMN heavy!! Still haven't hooked her up yet. Waiting for my GLS safe connect banana plugs to arrive. This will be sooooooo damn fun








That's what i'm doing right now... I pulled them apart got the screws screwed into a piece of cardboard and some double sided tape on the trims and glued them to the cardboard. I'm at my 2nd coat of Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Semi-Gloss. I don't see the use of spending $20 a kit when $5 will get me the same results. And Red, your setup is giving me a woody!!

Very cool, and congrats to ya . Now we're just waitin' for pics .

Thanks also for the comment... but that was also too much information. j/k

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

Thanks red-5ive. I may consider painting. Sarah told me today on the phone that they're expecting more trim pieces in mid-November. Does that help the wait at all?

I guess I can wait for mid-November. I pulled the trim pieces off for now and installed black screws that I had left over. Thanks for the update!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by 4x12

Well the UPA-5 is here... and with a bad back, this thing is DAMN heavy!! Still haven't hooked her up yet. Waiting for my GLS safe connect banana plugs to arrive. This will be sooooooo damn fun

That's what i'm doing right now... I pulled them apart got the screws screwed into a piece of cardboard and some double sided tape on the trims and glued them to the cardboard. I'm at my 2nd coat of Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Semi-Gloss. I don't see the use of spending $20 a kit when $5 will get me the same results. And Red, your setup is giving me a woody!!

Congrats on getting the new toy 4x12 I know all about the bad back & you saw the stack ~ Last time I ever move them , Might add but they are permanent !!

As far as reds setup ~ I get the woody as well especially when the Rockets are in the Pic

[ManUtd]

I spent quite a bit for those black trims, but I must say it goes quite well with my predominantly black colored HT gear.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

I spent quite a bit for those black trims, but I must say it goes quite well with my predominantly black colored HT gear.

But the stand don't match

I am sorry ManUtd Just had to The Front sound stage Look's Awesome

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

As far as reds setup ~ I get the woody as well especially when the Rockets are in the Pic

Just for you Brent since I took down my gallery.

And keep that thing pointed somewhere else.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

I spent quite a bit for those black trims, but I must say it goes quite well with my predominantly black colored HT gear.

Nice and clean!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Just for you Brent since I took down my gallery.

And keep that thing pointed somewhere else.

I had to get a towel to catch the Drool Beautiful Speakers red