Emotiva UMC-1 AV Pre Amp comming next month (1 Viewer)

[Dean L]

This looks pretty promising and good bang for the buck to replace my awesome but dated Marantz AV-9000.
Emotiva Audio UMC-1 Audio-VIdeo Processor
Anybody heard any other info on this unit?

 

[John Brill]

I have one on pre-order

Essentially, I have a very good Rotel RSX 1058 that is simply missing HD codecs and HDMI inputs. I don't want to get rid of it and the UMC-1 gives me the processing I need without having to purchase amplification at a very good price.

Will post a review once it comes in...

JB

 

[Patrick Sun]

What I do what to know is this: There are 5 HDMI inputs (labelled IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5), and 3 Component video inputs (labelled IN1, IN2, IN3).

If I connect the HDMI IN1 input, and the component IN1 input, is there any conflict, or is there a way to select the HDMI IN1 input or the Component IN1 input as the source, or does HDMI override component if active? I guess I'm asking if I can truly connect 5 HDMI sources and 3 component video sources to this pre/pro, or am I limited to 5 input sources (combos ranging from 5 HDMI and 0 component, to 2 HDMI and 3 component).

(Update: I got an email reply from Emotiva, and they said all 5 HDMI and 3 Component Video inputs were selectable via OSD( on-screen display), so that's good news, and the UMC-1 has emerged as a contender for my next pre-pro choice.)

 

[John Brill]

Thanks from the update. You had me concerned as I had assumed I'd have 8 total video inputs but then I read that the LMC-1 operated as you described above in that the 3 component inputs would take up 3 of the hdmi inputs... Glad to see the UMC-1 has greater flexibility (though I only have 4 inputs, good to know I can get a couple of extra game systems )

 

[Dean L]

Anybody know if this has a "direct mode" for 2 channel music listening?
Meaning a tone control defeat, and bypass digital processing when listening to an analog 2 channel source.

 

[Jeff Whitford]

I hope it comes out. It was supposed to be out at this time last year.

 

[Dean L]

From Emotiva.com

June 29th, 2009

To all of our good friends,

I know all of you have been patiently and anxiously awaiting the release of the UMC-1. We are sure you have noticed that June is quickly passing into the history books with little news regarding the release. Fear not. We have been burning the midnight oil to meet the projected release date. Unfortunately we just ran out of time.

In an ongoing effort to keep you informed, we want to give you the latest update on where we are. During our final testing of the video engine, we discovered a minor issue with the DCP on the HDMI. This is really a simple fix that only requires some minor board re-work. That particular board is being re-worked as you read this and we will be back on track very soon.

More news to follow………….

Your friends at Emotiva

 

[Dean L]

heard it has now shipped. anybody get one?