The relatively new pre-order list is for the UMC-1 NOT the XMC-1.
I doubt anything will be even mentioned about the XMC-1 until all the UMC-1 orders are finally filled.
In relation to the other suggestions that were made, unfortunately the Integra and to a lesser extent the Onkyo products, despite the high Canadian dollar, are GROSSLY over priced in Canada and the local distributor refuses to update that situation with his retailers, two of whom I deal with, who literally have thrown their hands up in the air with regard to the pricing.
The Integra DHC 40.1 has an MSRP of $1299US, while the local retailers in the GTA want $1800CDN and $2800CDN for the 80.1 and that is despite a Canadian dollar running around 94-95 cents! The Onkyo Pre-Pro is their "professional" version and not even available at this time in Canada. It looks like the Outlaw 997 is still "months" away.
So unless one is willing to cross the border and pay the duty, the UMC-1 looks like the closest to filling the needs of someone who wants a Pre-Pro at a "reasonable" price.
