New brand - EMOTIVA - Cool looking..

[aarsoe]

Just saw this on the "secrets of home theather".

AV123 is introducing a new brand featuring preamp/processor and 7 channel power amp.

No specs are released yet - but boy they look cool and the price is very attractive.

The power amp is a monster that delivers 7 times 200Watts and weighs 130 pounds..

Well look for your self - I am interested in the details when they are released...

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_3/av123-pre-cedia-press-conference-8-2004.html

[PiDD]

I love the products over at AV123 I have their Rocket speakers.

This one will be interesting. The Emotiva is based on the Sunfire chasis, that had hot and cold reviews. I think Mark would do this one right tho.

Time will tell.

[aarsoe]

Well for me the most compelling thing is the processor.

In regards to the sunfire - I dont see any resemblance at all. The sunfire uses single torodial, this ones seems to have one per channel. Also the plug in modules are different...

But time will tell..

[aarsoe]

Well

Finally got some specs..

Here is what I got..

Emotiva is currently in beta testing and will be released sometime in 2004. Pricing is expected to be around $4000 for the processor and amplifier.

Here are some preliminary specs!

Emotiva DMC-1 Processor

Features:

· Precision Motorola Symphony™ based 7.1 Channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro-Logic II/IIx, DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6, decoding

· NEW Motorola DSP - Their Top of the Line

· Broadcast quality video up-conversion circuitry for all composite and S-video inputs.

· OSD (On Screen Display) for easy set up and calibration. Logical and easy to use. OSD is component video compatible!

· All inputs can be renamed and are completely configurable for triggers, zone assignment, gain trim, max level, etc.

· Second zone audio capability; can play sources independent of the main zone

· Full-time digital down-mix for two-channel tape recording, digital outputs, and second audio zone output from multi-channel digital sources

· Direct two-channel analog bypass mode

· Preprogrammed and learning MX500 remote control with LCD

· Music surround modes converts stereo inputs into five or six channels of audio

· High performance Alps FM/AM tuner with 40 presets

· Three sets of 100 Mhz+ HDTV compatible wide-bandwidth component video inputs with two buffered outputs

· Six audio/video inputs, each with audio, S-video and composite video

· Three audio inputs

· Moving magnet phono input

· Eight channel analog audio input using RCA connectors for DVD-A, SACD, or other external multi-channel source. Ultra pure, all analog signal path.

· Digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs for six sources: four coax or optical and two coax only

· Coaxial and optical digital (S/PDIF) outputs provide two-channel digital down-mix from 5.1 sources for recording, etc

· Balanced outputs for main 7.1 channels

· 3 additional single ended subwoofer outputs

· All-digital bass manager with crossover frequencies of 40 to 160Hz

· DSP based tone controls

· Professional grade 24-bit A-to-D converter and 24-bit/192kHz Multibit D-to-A converters

· Separate trigger outputs and infrared inputs for both zones

· High-current (500mA total) trigger outputs

· IEEE-1394 (Firewire™) port for future expansion

· Flash upgradeable memory

· Modular internal construction

· 3RU chassis with floating multi-element, milled aluminum faceplate. Indirect cobalt blue illumination of all controls and main panel

· Black lacquered removable side trim panels. Optional rack mounting hardware provided

· IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC configurable.

· Weight - 27 lbs.

· Dims: (HxWxD) 6” x 18 ½” x 16 ¼”

Emotiva MPS-1 Modular Power Amplifier

Features:

· Audiophile quality, modular power amplifier.

· True card cage design can accommodate up to seven 200 watt (@8 ohms) mono block power modules - power modules glide in and out on Nylon rails

· 200 watt power modules feature independent 350VA, low noise toroid power transformers w/ high speed rectifiers and 48,000uF of storage per channel for a 336,000uF total, across seven independent channels

· High efficiency Class H power amplifier design, minimizes power losses and allows cool operation

· Complementary, discrete power amplifier design incorporating high current, high speed, Toshiba power devices

· Truly transparent, integrated soft clip circuitry

· Balanced XLR and RCA inputs

· Channel status indicators for standby, operate, and fault

· THD less than .015%, 20Hz-20kHz with 80kHz measurement bandwidth

· DC offset, less than 1mv, servo controlled.

· Completely Stable into 2 ohm loads

· 200 watts/8 ohms – 300 watts/4 ohms – 400 watts/2 ohms *minimum* - seven channels driven, mains limited

· Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1 dB, or 10Hz-100Khz +/- 3dB

· Signal to Noise Ratio - 100dB, un-weighted

· Input impedance - 20k ohms.

· Crosstalk between ANY channels – greater than 120dB

· Fully protected from all fault conditions with ultra quiet, module mounted, fan assisted cooling for severe duty cycle applications

· Soft start circuitry. Silent turn on/off - No audible transients

· Signal sensing auto turn on or remote trigger. Soft touch power switch

· All aluminum capacitors are premium quality, low ESR, 105°C rated for high reliability and performance.

· Doubled sided, plate through, glass epoxy, FR4 PCB’s used throughout with 2 ounce poured copper on all power sections and ground planes

· Modules are designed for field replacement with the removal of four screws

· 5RU chassis with floating multi-element, milled aluminum faceplate. Indirect cobalt blue illumination of all controls and main panel

· Black lacquered, piano finished wood side panels are included, as are milled aluminum rack ears for professional installations

· Massive, multi element milled aluminum faceplate with "floating” wing detail – indirect, cobalt blue panel illumination with panel dimmer

· Power consumption during standby – 3 watts or 60 watts at idle

· IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC user configurable on modules

· Weight - 115 lbs.

· Dims: (HxWxD) 7 ¾” x 18 ½” x 19 ¼”

[PiDD]

Just the Pre/pro is 'based' on the Sunfire chasis. Mark talks around it here.