The Official Emotiva Q&A thread

[bigred7078]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi Drew,

It is not inexpensive. The basic upgrade is about $1,000 for either the 885 or the 886, but there is a further upgrade of the 7 Hi End fuses for $273 (their cost) that really brings the performance to a new level. The upgrades benefit the performance in all areas of performance. However, you can purchase either the 885 or the 886 directly from Dave Schulte of the Upgrade Company and quite possibly save yourself some money.



That has nothing to do with it. A Pre/Pro is a very different animal than a lot of other components. It is not only about the equipment and design and parts, but there is a lot of software and programming, etc. that goes into the design. If the designer does not have the knowledge or the design experience it could potentially be a real problem to the buyer. Now, if they have someone with experience in this area or it is being designed for them outside of Emotiva that could be another question. But, there is always concern when a company starts manufacturing products in a new area (and in this case a complicated one) that they have no experience making. All you and others can do is wait to see the outcome and await the reviews unless you just wish to be one of the original buyers.

Rich

Rich,

sorry man, but you dont know what you're talking about. Emotiva does not just make amps for other companies...

A man who believes in fuses making all the difference in the world can have his own opinion i guess...

[Animo]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Amino,

Personally, I would stay away from the XMC-1. This is not the kind of component (s) that Emotiva specializes in. I expect that there may well be a lot of headaches with this. It is not as straight forward to build a Pre/Pro as it is an amp. I think that you will better off buying a Pre/Pro from an established maker like the Onkyo/Integra duo. But, that is just my opinion.

If you know someone in the US that you could have the Onkyo 886 shipped to from Accessories4less.com. (who would then ship it to you) or you live close enough to the US to pick up the unit, it may be something to consider.

Rich

Rich,
let me see if I got this right.

This is not the kind of component (s) that Emotiva specializes in.

So let's see..................
DMC-1......LMC-1.......MMC-1........DMR-1
So what were these?????? Oh yeah, the DMR-1 was an AV receiver, not a processor. Also, let's not forget the early Sunfire Theater Grands, that were built on the same production line, and plug for plug, feature for feature, were nearly identical to the Emos, or vice verse.....doesn't matter.

And by the way, I dumped my Onkyo in favor of the system I have today.

[Animo]

Originally Posted by bigred7078

hmmm well thats definately your opinion. Jade Designs builds all things audio for companies you would be shocked about

+1 I know just what you are talking about, and boy would they be surprised.

[Animo]

Originally Posted by bigred7078

A man who believes in fuses making all the difference in the world can have his own opinion i guess...

everyone is entitled to their own .............

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Animo

It looks to be B-stock from the sticker on the front of the box,

LOL, I can't believe I missed that... and it's in the picture, too! That sticker goes around the corner, and I only looked at it from the side and never followed it to the front. But it's just like me to miss something that obvious!

BTW, welcome to blu-ray.com... I've seen you around the Emo forums.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

LOL, I can't believe I missed that... and it's in the picture, too! That sticker goes around the corner, and I only looked at it from the side and never followed it to the front. But it's just like me to miss something that obvious!

BTW, welcome to blu-ray.com... I've seen you around the Emo forums.

You were just to excited to have it nothing mattered but what was inside .
I would have done the same thing red , I don't read the outside because I'm to busy trying to get to whats in it !

[red_5ive]

I just read through the last so many posts. I didn't intend to derail this thread with posting my newly purchased 886. I simply got antsy with the latest UMC delay, but I also wanted to try out some of the newest Audyssey features that are on the 886. I still intend to pick up a UMC and will do a comparison with the 886 to determine which I'll keep. Besides, isn't testing out different gear at least half the fun of this hobby?

Anyway, back on topic. My XPA-2 and XPA-5 ! I was initially going to sell my LPAs which were previously used in a biamp setup, but I'm having a difficult time parting with them. So it looks like I'm going to hang on to them and sell 2 aging Yamaha flagship AVRs that are doing 2nd HT and office duty. I plan on picking up a couple of LMC-1s with the money, which I'm sure there'll be at least a few going up for sale when the UMC releases. I know at least one of you in this thread that might have one to sell.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You were just to excited to have it nothing mattered but what was inside .
I would have done the same thing red , I don't read the outside because I'm to busy trying to get to whats in it !

You nailed it, cB. I telecommute for work, and the unit arrived 10 minutes after I started my work day. It was pure torture having it there staring at me all day that by the time my work day was over I pretty much tore the box open and never looked back!

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

I just read through the last so many posts. I didn't intend to derail this thread with posting my newly purchased 886. I simply got antsy with the latest UMC delay, but I also wanted to try out some of the newest Audyssey features that are on the 886. I still intend to pick up a UMC and will do a comparison with the 886 to determine which I'll keep. Besides, isn't testing out different gear at least half the fun of this hobby?

Anyway, back on topic. My XPA-2 and XPA-5 ! I was initially going to sell my LPAs which were previously used in a biamp setup, but I'm having a difficult time parting with them. So it looks like I'm going to hang on to them and sell 2 aging Yamaha flagship AVRs that are doing 2nd HT and office duty. I plan on picking up a couple of LMC-1s with the money, which I'm sure there'll be at least a few going up for sale when the UMC releases. I know at least one of you in this thread that might have one to sell.

You did not derail nothing red & I will leave it at that !!

[SammyG]

Does Emotiva intend on making an XPA-7, I would like to demo a nice 7ch to free up some space.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

I just read through the last so many posts. I didn't intend to derail this thread with posting my newly purchased 886. I simply got antsy with the latest UMC delay, but I also wanted to try out some of the newest Audyssey features that are on the 886. I still intend to pick up a UMC and will do a comparison with the 886 to determine which I'll keep. Besides, isn't testing out different gear at least half the fun of this hobby?

Anyway, back on topic. My XPA-2 and XPA-5 ! I was initially going to sell my LPAs which were previously used in a biamp setup, but I'm having a difficult time parting with them. So it looks like I'm going to hang on to them and sell 2 aging Yamaha flagship AVRs that are doing 2nd HT and office duty. I plan on picking up a couple of LMC-1s with the money, which I'm sure there'll be at least a few going up for sale when the UMC releases. I know at least one of you in this thread that might have one to sell.

If your refering to the Onkyo PR-SC889p, I would like to hear your opinion of it as I too am really getting tired of waiting on the UMC-1 and would like to hear what someone who has one of these has to say about it. I would also like to hear what you have to say when (which could be a long time) the UMC-1 does come out your comparison notes and why you kept the one you will end up keeping. I am very interested and i've got an itchy trigger finger!

[Animo]

Originally Posted by SammyG

Does Emotiva intend on making an XPA-7, I would like to demo a nice 7ch to free up some space.

Emo has tentatively announced a Class H "XPR-7" 400watt per channel 7 channel amp.

[Animo]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

BTW, welcome to blu-ray.com... I've seen you around the Emo forums.

Thanks for the welcome.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by Animo

Emo has tentatively announced a Class H "XPR-7" 400watt per channel 7 channel amp.

Animo ~ Love the Avatar !! If that thing comes out I will be tempted to replace my front 3 speakers so I can Bi-amp them !!

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by Animo

Thanks for the welcome.

Your avatar looks less creepy with the eyes not blinking

Im still waiting for a juiced up 3 channel amp something like 400 x 3

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

If your refering to the Onkyo PR-SC889p, I would like to hear your opinion of it as I too am really getting tired of waiting on the UMC-1 and would like to hear what someone who has one of these has to say about it. I would also like to hear what you have to say when (which could be a long time) the UMC-1 does come out your comparison notes and why you kept the one you will end up keeping. I am very interested and i've got an itchy trigger finger!

Well, I won't say I got tired of the wait . I'm fully behind Emo trying to get the kinks worked out before going market. The Onkyo/Integra offerings have simply been on my radar for a while, even before I learned of the UMC when it was initially labeled the LMC-2. The latest Audyssey features (among other things) got me curious so I got antsy and pulled the trigger.

So anyway, yes, I'm talking about the PR-SC886 (not the P model as the unit doesn't have the rack mounts). This thread wouldn't be appropriate for a review so the only thing I'll say is that I've had a huge on my face all day after finally getting everything tweaked. Nevertheless, I'll be sure to post my impressions after I get my hands on a UMC.

[Drew664]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

So anyway, yes, I'm talking about the PR-SC886 (not the P model as the unit doesn't have the rack mounts). This thread wouldn't be appropriate for a review so the only thing I'll say is that I've had a huge on my face all day after finally getting everything tweaked. Nevertheless, I'll be sure to post my impressions after I get my hands on a UMC.

Awesome. You and a couple of critical reviews will probably be what sways me from one or the other. Looking forward to it!

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by Animo

everyone is entitled to their own .............

Amazing how some people know so much that such things as HiFi (in my Onkyo Isoclean) Tuning fuses in specific paths of the circuitry of components can have no affect without trying them. Particularly when these were added to an already heavily modified unit with a lot of shielding, damping, filters, noise reduction, etc.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr...w&zzhifi=fuses

From experience, it has been found that the HiFi Tuning or Isoclean (Isoclean fuses are used in this upgrade) can have a positive affect, negative affect, or no affect on equipment performance.

Rich

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Amazing how some people know so much that such things as high end fuses in specific paths of the circuitry of components can have no affect without trying them. Particularly when these were added to an already heavily modified unit with a lot of shielding, damping, filters, noise reduction, etc.

Rich

Rich,

I am pretty sure the hate comes from this.

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Amino,

Personally, I would stay away from the XMC-1. This is not the kind of component (s) that Emotiva specializes in. I expect that there may well be a lot of headaches with this. It is not as straight forward to build a Pre/Pro as it is an amp. I think that you will better off buying a Pre/Pro from an established maker like the Onkyo/Integra duo. But, that is just my opinion.

If you know someone in the US that you could have the Onkyo 886 shipped to from Accessories4less.com. (who would then ship it to you) or you live close enough to the US to pick up the unit, it may be something to consider.

Rich

And to quote you,

without trying them.

It's a very hard to judge without even listening.

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Rich,

I am pretty sure the hate comes from this.



And to quote you, It's a very hard to judge without even listening.

Jason,

No one can try one of the new Emo Pre/Pros unless they are part of a Beta Test Team at this point. Whether, I may have gone too far in suggesting that Emo is not very experienced with Pre/Pros, I would still be somewhat concerned with a new product like this. But, I would frequently be concerned about a new product like this from a lot of companies.

Until the Onkyo 885 and Integra 9.8 came out, I and a lot of people were not sure that they would be a success or failure with these units. And Onkyo/Integra had experience with successful Pre/Pros already. We were pleasantly surprised as to how well they performed for the price. The same may be true for the new Emo. But, again until someone gets it into their hands it is still a question and there may or may not be a lot of bugs to be solved. If there aren't any, then I am mistaken and I will be the first to admit it.

Rich