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  • Lex
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Apr 2001
    • 27461

    Club Emotiva

    Guys, I noticed this brand some in displayed vertisments. I think I should give it's brand a chance. I see they are in Franklin TN. Cool except I'd have to pay freekin taxes, lol. Well, right now, I don't need any gear, but someday maybe... You guys need gear though, you need Emotiva maybe?

    So, how about it, anybody want to take this brand to club status?

    Chime in now...

    thanks.
    Doug
    "I'm out there Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!" - Kramer
  • stuofsci02
    Super Senior Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 1241

    #2
    I have lots of Emo stuff... It is great..
    Main System:
    B&W 801D
    Emotiva USP-1 Pre-Amp
    Chord SPM-650 Stereo Amp
    Oppo BDP-105
    Squeezebox Touch


    Second System:
    B&W CM7
    Emotiva UMC-1
    Emotiva UPA-2
    Oppo BDP-83SE
    Grant Fidelity DAC-09

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    • impala454
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Oct 2007
      • 3814

      #3
      I've got one of their amps and it's awesome! Definitely worthy of club status on htguide! :T
      -Chuck

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      • Hdale85
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Jan 2006
        • 16075

        #4
        I agree they make excellent products, they have their issues from time to time with new processors and what not but generally speaking they make amazingly solid stuff and have an awesome customer service department and will generally go great lengths to make their customers happy. Not to mention they have nice upgrade programs for processors.
        Last edited by Hdale85; 02 February 2013, 19:10 Saturday.

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        • Lex
          Moderator Emeritus
          • Apr 2001
          • 27461

          #5
          did you mean excellent problems or products there Dougie?
          Doug
          "I'm out there Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!" - Kramer

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          • Hdale85
            Moderator Emeritus
            • Jan 2006
            • 16075

            #6
            Hah! Stupid phone....fixed

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            • bigburner
              Super Senior Member
              • May 2005
              • 2649

              #7
              I use an XPA-2 amp to drive my B&W 803D speakers and I'm really happy with it. The service I received from Emotiva when I bought it was courteous and efficient. Shipping to New Zealand was straightforward. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emotiva to other people.

              Nigel.

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              • JeremyG
                Senior Member
                • Sep 2008
                • 481

                #8
                I own a UPA-2 powering a pair of Paradigm Monitor 7's. Very nice amp for the price point to be sure.

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                • Dmantis
                  Moderator Emeritus
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 1036

                  #9
                  It's a brand I hear so much about but yet never ran into in the field. I would love to give some Emotiva a good test drive.
                  I would love to do a full weekend review and a shootout with things in it's class.

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                  • Lex
                    Moderator Emeritus
                    • Apr 2001
                    • 27461

                    #10
                    Well, let's hear some questions, and informed answers from other members. Maybe some Emotiva Reviews in Audio or home theater and point to them here? I'd really like the separate reviews instead of all instream here, that way if this becomes a real club someday, we can move those reviews right to the section. But we'll take content however you guys enter it, thanks...
                    Doug
                    "I'm out there Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!" - Kramer

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                    • impala454
                      Ultra Senior Member
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 3814

                      #11
                      I want to say I recall someone on here doing a few "formal" reviews of some Emotiva amps. Will search around for them when I'm not on the iPad.
                      -Chuck

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                      • bigburner
                        Super Senior Member
                        • May 2005
                        • 2649

                        #12
                        Originally posted by impala454
                        I recall someone on here doing a few "formal" reviews of some Emotiva amps.
                        HTGuide member Kal Rubinson has written a review of the XPA-5 five-channel power amplifier here: http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-51

                        There's also a review of the ERC-2 CD player here: http://www.stereophile.com/content/entry-level-12

                        Nigel.

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                        • sgtjim57
                          Member
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 85

                          #13
                          XPA-5 and X-Ref 12 plus some cables. Happy with everything. And Franklin is but an hour from my front door.
                          Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                          SVS SB 2000 X 2
                          Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                          Oppo BDP 93
                          Apple TV 4K
                          B & W N804 Mains
                          B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                          B & W LCR 600 Center
                          B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                          Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                          • Lex
                            Moderator Emeritus
                            • Apr 2001
                            • 27461

                            #14
                            Thanks Nigel, good to know.

                            Hey, nice system sgtjim57
                            Doug
                            "I'm out there Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!" - Kramer

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                            • sgtjim57
                              Member
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 85

                              #15
                              Thanks. It's a work in progress as is almost everyone else's.
                              Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                              SVS SB 2000 X 2
                              Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                              Oppo BDP 93
                              Apple TV 4K
                              B & W N804 Mains
                              B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                              B & W LCR 600 Center
                              B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                              Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                              • John Holmes
                                Moderator Emeritus
                                • Aug 2000
                                • 2703

                                #16
                                I have a processor and amp. Hope to add another amp, the CD player and the coming phono pre-amp in the future. I am pretty happy with my Emotiva equipment.
                                "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                • Hdale85
                                  Moderator Emeritus
                                  • Jan 2006
                                  • 16075

                                  #17
                                  Not sure how many of you get emails from Emotiva but I just got one that looks quite interesting! Brand new Monoblock Class A amps for 699 a piece! Not a bad price at all and they look pretty dang nice.

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                                  • John Holmes
                                    Moderator Emeritus
                                    • Aug 2000
                                    • 2703

                                    #18
                                    I also get their email. And I agree, it is an intriguing piece. Can't wait to read a few reviews of it.

                                    Emotiva is definitely pushing the fold of reasonable price gear.
                                    "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                    • Hdale85
                                      Moderator Emeritus
                                      • Jan 2006
                                      • 16075

                                      #19
                                      Yeah, it's only Class A for the first 35watts, but most Audiophile applications wouldn't push much past that power anyways.

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                                      • JeremyG
                                        Senior Member
                                        • Sep 2008
                                        • 481

                                        #20
                                        Whoa!!! I like the smaller form factor. The case is the same size as my UPA-2. 150 volt amps more, and I think 60,000 uF more, too. A pair of THOSE would probably drive a pair of Maggies quite nicely.........

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                                        • Hdale85
                                          Moderator Emeritus
                                          • Jan 2006
                                          • 16075

                                          #21
                                          Yes they probably would

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                                          • John Holmes
                                            Moderator Emeritus
                                            • Aug 2000
                                            • 2703

                                            #22
                                            I was wondering if anyone else is has a problem with the lettering coming off the steel remotes?

                                            I've had my UMC-1 for about six months. And I do use the remote several times a day. However, I don't abuse it or any of my gear. Just seems to be premature.
                                            "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                            • FlashJim
                                              Senior Member
                                              • Apr 2006
                                              • 145

                                              #23
                                              Love the amps. I have an XPA-5 and I'm looking at adding a 2 channel.
                                              Jim

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                                              • sgtjim57
                                                Member
                                                • Dec 2008
                                                • 85

                                                #24
                                                New podcast today, some new details on upcoming releases of new equipment and speakers.
                                                Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                Oppo BDP 93
                                                Apple TV 4K
                                                B & W N804 Mains
                                                B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                • sgtjim57
                                                  Member
                                                  • Dec 2008
                                                  • 85

                                                  #25
                                                  Deleted post.
                                                  Last edited by sgtjim57; 12 July 2014, 16:24 Saturday.
                                                  Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                  SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                  Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                  Oppo BDP 93
                                                  Apple TV 4K
                                                  B & W N804 Mains
                                                  B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                  B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                  B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                  Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                  • John Holmes
                                                    Moderator Emeritus
                                                    • Aug 2000
                                                    • 2703

                                                    #26
                                                    I too have been waiting for the XMC-1. I was really hyped about it for a long while. But after it took so long to get done, my passion to own it has dwindled. I'm kind of on the fence now.

                                                    So much has changed in the A/V landscape since it was initially announced. I may or may not try one. I am still thrilled with my UMC-1. It isn't perfect, but what is?

                                                    I'm on the list to get one so, I'll have to make a decision when the time comes. But with the cost increase, not being HDMI 2.0, and what Emotiva pre/pro hasn't gone through growing pains, I just don't feel "I need it" as I once did.
                                                    "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                    • sgtjim57
                                                      Member
                                                      • Dec 2008
                                                      • 85

                                                      #27
                                                      Actually received an email from Emotiva informing me my turn had arrived to purchase the XMC-1. Have until 30 jul to decide but I think my decision will be to wait since I do not have a discount card and I just recently purchased my Denon X4000 that i am quite happy with. Guess someone else can have my place in line. What's strange is I did not put one on reserve until 3/5/12 yet others on the forum are still awaiting their email and they say they have been in line longer than I have.
                                                      Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                      SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                      Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                      Oppo BDP 93
                                                      Apple TV 4K
                                                      B & W N804 Mains
                                                      B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                      B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                      B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                      Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                      • Hdale85
                                                        Moderator Emeritus
                                                        • Jan 2006
                                                        • 16075

                                                        #28
                                                        Yeah I got my email as well, but since I'm holding out for a Vizio 4k TV I think I'm going to hold out for an HDMI 2.0 receiver.

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                                                        • John Holmes
                                                          Moderator Emeritus
                                                          • Aug 2000
                                                          • 2703

                                                          #29
                                                          I ironically received my email a day or two after my previous post. I figured after waiting 5 years, I should at least give it a listen. So, whenever the next batch ships, I should be getting one.
                                                          "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                          • sgtjim57
                                                            Member
                                                            • Dec 2008
                                                            • 85

                                                            #30
                                                            Please post your impressions.
                                                            Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                            SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                            Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                            Oppo BDP 93
                                                            Apple TV 4K
                                                            B & W N804 Mains
                                                            B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                            B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                            B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                            Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                            • John Holmes
                                                              Moderator Emeritus
                                                              • Aug 2000
                                                              • 2703

                                                              #31
                                                              Will do.
                                                              "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                              • Hdale85
                                                                Moderator Emeritus
                                                                • Jan 2006
                                                                • 16075

                                                                #32
                                                                I'm sure it sounds good, but for HT use I'm looking for more unfortunately. They have just fallen way behind the release curve. Everyone else is pushing out Dolby Atmos which I think eventually will be a great benefit in the HT, maybe not in this current generation but at some point.

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                                                                • John Holmes
                                                                  Moderator Emeritus
                                                                  • Aug 2000
                                                                  • 2703

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Hdale85,

                                                                  I too believe Atmos will be a nice addition. However, I'm not sure if I would miss what I do not have.
                                                                  "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                  • John Holmes
                                                                    Moderator Emeritus
                                                                    • Aug 2000
                                                                    • 2703

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Tracking shows: out for delivery. This is going to be a long day!
                                                                    "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                    • sgtjim57
                                                                      Member
                                                                      • Dec 2008
                                                                      • 85

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Bet you are busy
                                                                      Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                                      SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                                      Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                                      Oppo BDP 93
                                                                      Apple TV 4K
                                                                      B & W N804 Mains
                                                                      B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                                      B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                                      B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                                      Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                                      • John Holmes
                                                                        Moderator Emeritus
                                                                        • Aug 2000
                                                                        • 2703

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Well, she actually arrived a just after 12:00 p.m. I was a little concerned, as the outer box had a 2" gash, but all appears to be well.

                                                                        After setting levels with my trusty Radio Shack meter, via the internal test tones (just as I have done with the UMC-1), the first thing I listen to was the tuner. Tuned into the local classical station, I was taken back. I immediately heard the difference from the UMC-1. Better intelligibility of instruments, as well as there placement within the sound stage. Nice!

                                                                        Next up, I played several CD's from my Sony BDP-S470 via HDMI. Same as above with the tuner. More detail and a better overall presentation of the music.

                                                                        I also watched a little TV from my Century Link STB. The video pass through does a better job than the UMC-1. The picture was noticeably sharper and had more overall depth. Colors seemed more accurate. I have yet to make any adjustments for the display since putting the XMC-1 in play. Wanted to see a more direct comparison first. I'm sure to get to that this weekend. Also, the handshake takes about 2-5 seconds, depending on source. Audio from television programs locked on quickly and had good channel separation.

                                                                        Stereo mode was used for all music playback. All connections are via HDMI (I will hookup a few analog sources over the weekend).

                                                                        Just wanted to give you guys a quick first impression. I have to admit this upfront, from what I've heard from this unit right out of the box, I am pretty happy with it's performance. I am shocked how good it sounds via HDMI. And all of this through my M&K speakers, so of course; 80 HZ crossover to sub is in place.
                                                                        "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                        • sgtjim57
                                                                          Member
                                                                          • Dec 2008
                                                                          • 85

                                                                          #37
                                                                          Thanks for the report.
                                                                          Sony Bravia OLED A1E 55"
                                                                          SVS SB 2000 X 2
                                                                          Denon X4000 (Looking to upgrade due to 4K, ATMOS, DTSX)
                                                                          Oppo BDP 93
                                                                          Apple TV 4K
                                                                          B & W N804 Mains
                                                                          B & W 603 Rear surrounds
                                                                          B & W LCR 600 Center
                                                                          B & W CDS6 (Not in use)
                                                                          Sony TA N77ES (Not in use)

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                                                                          • John Holmes
                                                                            Moderator Emeritus
                                                                            • Aug 2000
                                                                            • 2703

                                                                            #38
                                                                            You're welcome, sgtjim57.

                                                                            I have now used my Xbox 360 and PS3 through it. And I'm glad to report, no issues on any front. No audio dropouts during television or movie playback. Everything I have tried so far has worked as advertised. I plan to try all the front panel inputs this weekend.
                                                                            "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                            • John Holmes
                                                                              Moderator Emeritus
                                                                              • Aug 2000
                                                                              • 2703

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Last night I played a few CD's, listening via the headphone output. Headphones used are AKG Q701. All listening was done using the Sony BDP-S470 connected through HDMI.

                                                                              At first I thought I had a problem. When I did the initial system setup, I set speaker levels to 75db using the 75db designated internal generator and 0db reference point for volume. Everything through the speakers have been at what I perceive to be, correct level for playback. I have been using an average volume of -25db to -16db when listening to content. When I played the first track using the headphones, with the volume at -20db, I could barely hear anything at all. Concerned, I began going through the checklist. After about three minutes of elevated heart rate checking, I realized that I was in Auto detection which defaulted to Dolby PLIIX. When switched to stereo mode, I was now getting a decent level of sound.

                                                                              So now I have sound but, it still didn't give me that WOW I was expecting to hear. I then switched to Reference Stereo mode (purist playback mode). Now this is more like it! In this mode, my toes started tapping. Great air and channel separation. Everything for the most part sounds really good, well... most. The bass that I am used to hearing, when using the headphone output from my Sansui AU-317, was very different. The bass is very clear and articulate but, lacks real authority with the XMC. I'm not sure if this a sensitivity thing. I know it has been said that the Q701 require a little more oomph to drive them properly. I'll have to borrow my wife's Sony headphones (model escapes me at the moment) to hear how the XMC handles it.

                                                                              I should add, to get what I considered reasonable levels of enjoyable sound, the volume was in the -6db to 0db range (material dependent).
                                                                              Last edited by John Holmes; 30 August 2014, 14:51 Saturday.
                                                                              "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                              • Hdale85
                                                                                Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                • Jan 2006
                                                                                • 16075

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by John Holmes
                                                                                Hdale85,

                                                                                I too believe Atmos will be a nice addition. However, I'm not sure if I would miss what I do not have.
                                                                                Maybe not, but what I have is not bad. If it's not going to be a decent upgrade I'm not going to look for a new receiver/pre pro. With Emotiva now days other than nice high end devices in their circuitry that would produce great sound quality, the rest of their features are lacking for me. They are just several generations behind the rest of the home audio world imo.

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                                                                                • John Holmes
                                                                                  Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                  • Aug 2000
                                                                                  • 2703

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by Hdale85
                                                                                  Maybe not, but what I have is not bad. If it's not going to be a decent upgrade I'm not going to look for a new receiver/pre pro. With Emotiva now days other than nice high end devices in their circuitry that would produce great sound quality, the rest of their features are lacking for me. They are just several generations behind the rest of the home audio world imo.
                                                                                  I certainly respect your position.
                                                                                  "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                                  • Hdale85
                                                                                    Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                    • Jan 2006
                                                                                    • 16075

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    If it were for 2 channel, or I was mostly concerned with music the XMC likely would greatly suit those needs! But a huge part of our HT is movies. Well I do listen to music on my HT setup from time to time, when I do it's mostly for background music while cleaning or something.

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                                                                                    • John Holmes
                                                                                      Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                      • Aug 2000
                                                                                      • 2703

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by Hdale85
                                                                                      If it were for 2 channel, or I was mostly concerned with music the XMC likely would greatly suit those needs! But a huge part of our HT is movies. Well I do listen to music on my HT setup from time to time, when I do it's mostly for background music while cleaning or something.
                                                                                      My family and I do a lot of movie watching. Movie sound quality is very important in my home. If the XMC-1 wasn't better than whatever I had before it, I would have no reason to keep it. I also have to say, if I had to pay the current full price of the unit, I'm pretty sure I would never have owned it. However, being I had the 40% discount card from purchasing the UMC-1, I felt it was at a price I was able to live with.:W
                                                                                      "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                                      • John Holmes
                                                                                        Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                        • Aug 2000
                                                                                        • 2703

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        I finally got around to playing an analog source. I used my Onkyo DX-7555 CD player. Listened using Stereo Mode for the first song, but switched to Direct Mode and left it there for the remainder of the evaluation. The XMC-1's Direct Mode is different from most others, in that, it still has Bass management but no other processing is available. Stereo Mode allows you to use all processing, including Dirac (which of course isn't active at this time).

                                                                                        I'm not very good at using the terms to describe sound which our hobby seems dependent on. I will say this, the Onkyo DX-7555 has been a part of my 2ch rig for sometime. I have been happy with it's level of playback in that system. Paired with the XMC-1, I am enjoying it just as much and in some ways...more. The speakers for the two systems are different, so of course I will not get the exact same presentation. None-the-less, I really like what I'm hearing.

                                                                                        Closing
                                                                                        As I stated a few posting back, I had pretty much threw in the towel and given up on even trying out the XMC-1. It took so long to come to market that like many, it lost it's thunder with me. But when I got an email (much earlier than expected) it was available to me in the first grouping, I remembered why I wanted to try it in the first place. DIRAC was the main selling point with me. I wanted to see if it was the next step in room correction at a sensible price.

                                                                                        What I have is a unit (Without DIRAC enabled) that is a truly neutral sounding piece. I'm enjoying it so much, I think I'm going to connect all my 2ch gear to it and use it as a preamp for that. The elephant in the room is of course, DIRAC. If it doesn't get implemented, I'll have to reassess keeping the XMC-1.
                                                                                        "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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                                                                                        • John Holmes
                                                                                          Moderator Emeritus
                                                                                          • Aug 2000
                                                                                          • 2703

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Finally got around to using my wife's headphones. The Sony MDR-ZX300 definitely plays louder with perceivably more slam than my AKG Q701's. But the 701 still does a better job in clarity, soundstage, quality of sound (of course...). I've only spent that first session with the AKG's. Need to do another listening session to get a better idea if this is something I can live with.
                                                                                          "I have come here, to chew bubblegum and kickass. And I'm all out of bubblegum!!!"

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