How good is Emotiva 2 channel gear??

It's interesting to find that there is such a wide range of opinions on Emotiva gear. I've read posts where it has been dismissed as entry level budget gear, while others have compared it to much costlier gear. I happen to like the build and sound quality of Emotiva, and I also believe that some of its gear performs way above its price point.

Anyone considering Emotiva, go for it, and if you don't like it, you can return it within 30 days, or sell it quite quickly on the used market.

Entry level gear is not Emotiva. Even with their low prices a good system based on Emotiva amps and processors will cost more than anything "entry level."
Entry level is a Sony, Denon or Onkyo receiver powering some Mirage speakers. And guess what? That can sound pretty good if set up well. But once you get into separates things change and we're not at entry level anymore.

Rob

02-21-11: Robbob
"Entry level gear is not Emotiva. Even with their low prices a good system based on Emotiva amps and processors will cost more than anything "entry level."
Entry level is a Sony, Denon or Onkyo receiver powering some Mirage speakers. And guess what? That can sound pretty good if set up well. But once you get into separates things change and we're not at entry level anymore."

Ditto. Couldn't agree more.

No experience, but sure wish I'd known about them when I was buying my cambridge stuff. I think they look too spacey with all the lighting BUT I couldn't care less if they'd blown my head off.

I'm not helping. Sorry.

Regarding the umc 1 I was a little miffed that they put the mic jack in the back. And no motorized remote. Other than that it holds its own to onkyo and even anthem for that matter.