I would like some insight from you many learned folks please. I am going to purchase the Emotiva XPA-5 but I am torn or should I say I am not to clear on which pre amp or receiver to go with it. I plan on building the statements ( center, monitor, and tower) and getting the HSU vtf -15h. I was wondering if I need to go with the marantz SR 6007 or the EMOTIVA umc-1. Please help. I would appreciate all info. Did I have to mention I am a newbie...
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Wait a few months and the Emotiva XMC-1 SHOULD be released.
But if it's Marantz vs Emotiva UMC-1, the UMC-1 provides GREAT performance with a much smaller price tag. I own the UMC and have experienced the Marantz. Nothing against Marantz because I have owned many of their products, but from a price vs performance standpoint it's gotta be the UMC-1.The Old Woods Theater
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At the current price, the UMC-1 cannot be beat as an honest pre-pro. That said, it isn't perfect by any means. Putting it against the SR-6007 isn't fair as the two pieces aren't equal from a market point.
The issue should come down to the features you need and or want and of course cost. From where I look at it, the aspect of sound quality depends on so much more than any single item purchased."I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"- Bottom
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When is the XMC-1 available. Seems like the announced it years ago, some are still waiting for it to materialise.
Onkyo and Marantz make good pre/Pros. I had a lot of issues with UMC-1, would rather plug and play than keep flashing firmware..Samsung D7000 55" LED TV, B&W 800 Series - 804s,HTM3s, 805s (Rears), B&W ASW825 Sub, Onkyo PR-SC5508, Classe CA-5200, Classe CP-500, Classe CDP-102, Oppo BDP-EU95, SKY+ HD, Sony PS3 , B&W P5 Headphones. Pro-ject Debut III Turntable- Bottom
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