Emotiva Preamp Any good?

Is the Emotiva equipment any good? Their new XMC-1 Preamp ($1999) is all the rage at the audio shows.

vernneal12-15-2014 10:31pm

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rlwainwright Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,904 posts 12-16-2014 at 02:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you're looking for a very good, low-cost, multichannel preprocessor, the XMC-1 is hard to beat. But, AFAIK, Emotiva have yet to provide the room correction capability they promised (Dirac) almost 2 years ago. I would be wary... -RW-
mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,002 posts 12-16-2014 at 04:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete From what I understand, Emotiva is shipping all XMC-1s, ordered after December 1st, with the new Dirac Live LE room correction...
rlwainwright Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,904 posts 12-16-2014 at 04:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, it's about time! I am glad that Emo has finally made good on their promises, this has not always been the case with them... -RW-
jedinite24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,503 posts 12-16-2014 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seasoned audio buddies of mine really love the Emotiva USP-1 preamp especially the phono section of it.
vernneal OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 438 posts 12-17-2014 at 03:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have tested the XMC-1 which had all the Dirac capabilities codes, mics, and it works flawlessly. In fact it outshines my very expensive Krell gear. I am thinking about selling the Krell to fund an all Emotiva system though I will keep my Krell amo. I dont need a nameplate to be in THE CLUB my system speaks for itself. Just wanted to know others thoughts on it. Thanks

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