Emotiva XMC-1 owners....

I think what makes them unique is the caps and custom power supply. Which makes a huge difference in any component if the parts are quality and how they are wired/configured. Then as a whole could create amazing quality, lowest distortion, higher resolution and dynamics.

I concur.... It seems that the linear PS that they are using is quite HQ from what I have read.

Yes, I'm hoping to get my 2 channel Kratos amp very soon. My setup now is not good at all.

"recommending from Pioneer or Onkyo shows me where you are at audio wise and you therefore loose any credibility"

The subjectivity of most all aspects of audio puts credibility in the lap of the owner and nobody else.

With most manufactures their methods and materials are an open book. but there is one that feels the less you know the cheaper they can offer their products. With most customers the thought of questionable manufacturing and materials raise a red flag while other simply can't resist the unexplained savings.

How's this for credibility?

http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/33613/emotiva-manufacturing-practices

I am a proud new owner of the emc-1 .i do not have Diric running yet but I must say the sound is very clean it reminds me of a Rotel or class's processor. However if you are into apps this is probably not the processor for you the sound is great I can't wait to get it up and running with Diric.😍if you own the Oppo105 please check your HDMI settings otherwise you will have some issues.