Anthem AVM 30 or Emotiva UMC-1


I currently own an Anthem AVM-30 which I use primarily for home theater. I have a separate two channel system. My issue is that I am tired of manually pushing the two separate 3-HDMI switches that I have for the 5 following pieces of equipment. (Sony Play Station 3, Oppo BDP-83SE, Verizon FIOS, Apple Mac Mini and D-Link Boxee). I heard that the Emotiva sells direct and was wondering if it is a myth that the $699 UMC-1 is equivalent to the $2999 AVM 30. Also, one of my primary reasons for switching is that I can do away with the two HDMI switch boxes and simply use the inputs on the UMC-1. Unfortunately, I will have to get new S/E cables or adapters instead of balanced cables. Am I missing anything important?
aaronmadler

As I like to say from time to time...."it's just audio gear and today's good stuff is tomorrow's garbage."

So relax, peoples.

And happy new year to all.

Ron
...happy new year back at you Rob... :). We may not agree on some things but as Elvis Costello said "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding"..
I will interject anywhere I desire and anytime I feel the need, and if this irks you so what. Remember you are just another member, nothing more and nothing less.

At least you got one thing right. That is your right as it is mine. Funny you should mention irony because you have done nothing but play bad cop in the Emotiva threads. I guess it's okay for you to "set things straight" as you so eloquently put it. Aren't double standards grand?

To the OP, sorry I got this thread off track. Hopefully you will get the information you need. I will not reply again and will leave the last word to Mr. last word himself.
...happy new year back at you Rob... :). We may not agree on some things but as Elvis Costello said "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding"..
"I will not reply again and will leave the last word to Mr. last word himself."

Well thank you for your being so thoughtful. Since you had nothing to offer I am sure your apology will be accepted.

"Aren't double standards grand?"

Yea, especially when the one who comments about whining does more whining than a little girl with her pig tail stuck in a screen door.