Information on Emotiva

The 990 is a good pre but it's seriously outdated compared to the UMC-1. That's why it's $700 and not $1200 like it was originally priced. I'm waiting for the UMC-1 to put in my preamp's HT bypass.

If you need the latest video and audio processing in your pre, then the UMC-1 is probably necessary and an economical choice. If you just want to preamplify multi-channel analog sound from your player, the older Outlaw would be a safer bet. Outlaws new 997 processor will cost double the current 990 and listed UMC-1 price of $699. But who knows, the UMC-1 may sound as good as or better than other processors costing double and more - just have to wait and see...

Well, i live in Nashville, TN which is where Emotiva is based. I took a drive to their corporate offices to see the new processor.
They have a new state of the art facility with a Theater and 2 ch demo room. I was VERY impressed with the sound and video quality of their new umc-1.
They were playing thru their top of the line speakers and amps with 2 prototype 12" subs. The whole setup costs way under 5 grand and is pretty incredible for what you get. I met the owner who was a nice fellow who showed me all the bells and whistles.
I tried to get one but sadly i have to get on the wait list which will shipp out the first of the year. Also i have to pay sales tax since i live local! Crap!

It has the same amps as the multichannel HT amps do only turned horizontally and with slightly larger transformers.

so any news on the release of the umc-1? anyone get one yet?