Seth=L,
I haven't heard the DMC-1 but hear it is a real performer. I was going to pick one up to go with the MPS-1, but ran into a good deal on an Anthem AVM30 on audiogon and it is on its way to me instead. Overall, the AVM30 had more features (minus HDMI - but this is available via an upgrade along with a killer video scaler). It also has the ability for 4 zones, while the DMC-1 only has 2 zones. When the DMC-1 is replaced with AV123's next unit, I may pick one up from one of the forum members looking to upgrade. I am already trying to hunt down another MPS-1 for zones 2, 3, and 4 that I want to set up.
One note about the HDMI with the DMC-1: It is an external switch and will ONLY switch video. Therefore, you will not be able to run the audio (SACD, DVD-AUDIO, HD formats, etc) through the switch, just the video.
I can tell you, IMHO I don't think you will get anywhere near the performance of the Emotiva combo from a receiver. Still, with things changing rapidly with the HD formats, you may be better off getting a receiver with all the features and pairing it with an external amp such as the MPS-1, Outlaw, etc.
I haven't heard the DMC-1 but hear it is a real performer. I was going to pick one up to go with the MPS-1, but ran into a good deal on an Anthem AVM30 on audiogon and it is on its way to me instead. Overall, the AVM30 had more features (minus HDMI - but this is available via an upgrade along with a killer video scaler). It also has the ability for 4 zones, while the DMC-1 only has 2 zones. When the DMC-1 is replaced with AV123's next unit, I may pick one up from one of the forum members looking to upgrade. I am already trying to hunt down another MPS-1 for zones 2, 3, and 4 that I want to set up.
One note about the HDMI with the DMC-1: It is an external switch and will ONLY switch video. Therefore, you will not be able to run the audio (SACD, DVD-AUDIO, HD formats, etc) through the switch, just the video.
I can tell you, IMHO I don't think you will get anywhere near the performance of the Emotiva combo from a receiver. Still, with things changing rapidly with the HD formats, you may be better off getting a receiver with all the features and pairing it with an external amp such as the MPS-1, Outlaw, etc.