Time_Lord Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Just looking on the website and notice the unit is now $499. I do remember their were people mentioning some numerous issues with this unit, so am uncertain what the recent firmware fixes actually fixed. I been considering replacing my Yamaha 663, and going for the preamp route. I got question for people who already own this unit, how much flexibility does this unit offer? Does it have a EQ (or other bass/treble control) that allows you to adjust each speaker if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Spencer Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have UMC1 and it's killer value at that price. I've had no problems with mine, I believe the problems are related to HDMI which I don't use. It has EQ (either auto or manual) although I don't use it because I already have DSP in the system. I'm also considering getting a dedicated HTPC in which case I'd be selling mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I believe the problems are related to HDMI which I don't use. HDMI is itself a problem ever since it came out imo lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolf Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm still very happy with mine, not really had a problem with it in a year and a half now. Early on I had the odd audio drop out with Foxtel but that was rare and was sorted out in firmware ages ago, I think most people don't have many problems with them for the most part. I think the UMC-1 was very good value at it's original price point and now it's just even better. I use HDMI on it for the video out to the TV, the Bluray player, DVD player (I think it has better image quality than my BDP for DVD playback and I also use it for SACD/DVD-A) and a Xbox360. Also worth a thought is the 40% upgrade card if looking at the new XMC-1 or any other future Emotiva pre/pro, depending on the cost of the XMC-1 (or future units if keeping the card for later on) the UMC-1 will cost you very little indeed and if the new units price is higher than $1k the umc-1 would have cost you nothing pretty much. Heck on that line of thinking buying the UMC-1 could save you money depending on the cost of the next Emotiva pre/pro purchase lol, even more so if you sell the UMC-1 later on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VladimirFreddie Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I am one of those who did have issues with mine but Emotiva bent over backwards to resolve them. It now works OK but find it its still a bit on the contrary side with switching inputs & locking on to HDMI. Having said that I've seen similar quirky issues by reviewers who've had problems with several thousand dollar AV receivers so at $499 US I think its a bargain. Getting back to your other question: It does have its own EMO-Q which will automatically adjust each speaker. This also allows you to manually change the results if required. It think its a 10 band eq for each speaker. I'm not saying its as extensive as other systems but it does the job and is flexible. Sound quality is excellent. Edited January 5, 2012 by VladimirFreddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stav Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Just got one recently , my media sources are Tvix media player and an oppo93 & pioneer kuro no hdmi issues at all, took about 4 days to get here ,very happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Almost every receiver and/or pre-processor have HDMI issues - regardless of the price. Integra DHC 80.2 is the only one I know that works without any problems. UMC-1 is a killer for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Almost every receiver and/or pre-processor have HDMI issues - regardless of the price. Integra DHC 80.2 is the only one I know that works without any problems. UMC-1 is a killer for that price. 'almost every' is a bit of a stretch. I've been using denon avrs and their processor for about the last 5 years and no hdmi issues. And I have used them with quite a few brands and type of ancillary equipment over that time that has gone through my system. I think fair to say some brands have more experience with hdmi than others. Some have perhaps put more thought and effort into implementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 You are right - it does sound a bit "doomish" - well it is 2012 after all What I wanted to say is that HDMI issues exist regardless of the money that one spends on a AV receiver/processor. It is not a guarantee that a 10K price bracket device will behave better than a $500 device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 You are right - it does sound a bit "doomish" - well it is 2012 after all What I wanted to say is that HDMI issues exist regardless of the money that one spends on a AV receiver/processor. It is not a guarantee that a 10K price bracket device will behave better than a $500 device. Thats true about the HDMI Issues regardless of price. When it comes to expensive hardware, I research as much as I can. For the Emotiva unit and at that price, the occasional hick up doesn't worry me. There are AVR processors preamps that can cost 5x the cost of the emotiva, and yet they too can have HDMI issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crystara Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi I own 2 of them no drama's with them, I have had a little tech support from Emotiva, Bloody nice folk, at that price very good, go for it mate Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19hZ Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I recieved my tracking details today for my UMC-1 and A-100 Mini amp. I'm quite excited, the most expensive AV toys I've had have been in the car or displays to date. I had a surround setup of Wharfedales that was underwhelming. So, new UMC, amp, speakers are already in and semi broken in, Apple Airport for wireless, a week from now I'll be good to go (and no doubt looking to the next upgrade / segmnet). I've been happy with my dealings with Emotiva, they seem to reply late in the day, but it comes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well I have decided to get one. Looking at alternatives locally is just not worth the bother. And a price of less then $630 including shipping, it really is good value. As I am looking a HT processor to use with my RMB 1565. These Rotel Class D amps (well the 15 series is what I can speak for), are really amazing. I thought about going for a Onkyo model, 709, but cost wise, because that model has the pre-outs, is just too expensive, so I go fro the UMC-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdh500 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I assume a few will be arriving into Australia early next week looking at my fedex tracking order. JDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jventer Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I am thinking of buying one, what is cost of freight please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well I just reserve one as advised from the last email I got from Emotiva. So now it just a waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdh500 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Freight was about $116 USD. JDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfdoddsy Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are they 240V? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolf Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yep, I think everything but their old subs was able to be used in both 120/240 but am fairly sure that it's now all ok for world wide use as I think the new subs are also 120/230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19hZ Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Expecting mine on 13th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdh500 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Me to, due on the 13th, yours is probably on the same FedEx plane, based on the tracking advice it's in Honolulu at the moment. Update, now at Mascot sort facility Sydney !!! JDH Edited February 11, 2012 by jdh500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 It seems I may have to wait till around end of march before I get mine, based on the email I got from Emotiva. Probably more units are being manufactured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdh500 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 My UMC-1 arrived yesterday, unpacked it to make sure it arrived OK undamaged etc but won't have time to set it up until next weekend. JDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I gotta wait till march now for it. It gonna be a slow month for me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Lord Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Further update, got notification and sent payment today. So with any luck I will have unit by mid next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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