Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Anyone running M80s off an emotiva UPA-7?

Another thing to consider is I believe the release date on Emotiva's new Processor is June 2010. It looks like a pretty great processor too especially if it comes out at under 2k shipped to Canada. Their shipping rates to Canada are quite pricey on the heavy amps. The prices are fair... just a lot.

I'm going to continue to drive my axiom's with my dated AVR until then as I am very happy with their performance right now. When that processor comes out next year I will consider going seperates I think, mainly just for a change and I like to buy new things Not because I think I will sonically be able to hear a difference.

That processor's been coming for the last 2 or 3 years. I'll believe it when I see it.

Its completed.

I believe when you are discussing Emotiva's Pre-Pros and their release date, it is the XMC-1 that looks like a tentative June/10 release date. The tentative price on this model is suppose to be $999US. Their less expensive UMC-1 will be coming in the next month or two.
It is priced at $699US.

I'm not holding my breath on the tentative pricing of 1kUS for the XMC-1. The feature set of that amp is pretty great to come in at that price. I just think too much time has lapsed since that price was even talked about until when it will be released for anyone to actually hold them to that price i think may be unrealistic. I know I will be happy if it comes in under 2k Canadian after shipping and exchange, which come next June could be anything.

You are right about that(not holding your breath) in terms of the product finally coming to market. I would submit though that Emotiva, although not quite as delayed as the Outlaw Pre-Pro, could offer special deals on their product since because of the ongoing delays, a significant number of potential customers on their "pre order list" got tired of waiting and have gone on to make purchases elsewhere. For that reason they have created "another" pre-order list. I believe they will have to make it pretty attractive to get other people back on side.

Outlaw is in an even worse situation since they have gotten in bed with Sherwood Newcastle, a company that has always been notoriously late with product introductions. S/N is STILL having problems with the introduction of their new "flagship" AVR the R-972 with re-occurring "bugs". The Pre-Pro(997) that Outlaw is introducing is on this same platform and can't bring it to market until at least sixty days after S/N ships theirs to retailers. They are already selling an older Onkyo Pre-Pro on their website to make sales and keep some of their customers on board.

If anything I would bet that because of the loss of potential customers, when these products finally come to market we are going to see some pretty enticing packages. it should be interesting.

I didn't see another pre-order list for the XMC-1, I should put my name on it. I'm also off to read more about the 997. It's fun to spend money I haven't made yet

If you're looking for a pre/pro which is delivering on it's promises today, not at some vague point in time in the future; check out these:

Integra DHC-40.1
Integra DHC-80.1
Onkyo Pro PR-SC5507P

I have seen, touched and heard the UMC at emofest and I wish I had waited a little longer instead of buying an Onkyo. I will be sending it off for repairs soon. The upa-7 should drive the M80s well it is the same design as the LPA-1 which drove my M80s with no problems until I upgraded to the XPA-5 and later the XPA-2.

ClubNeon... the 'vague point in time' is more in line with my cash flow then making any purchases right now I'm alright with waiting.