Outlaw B-Stock - 12/22/06 12:54 AM
Anybody purchased from their B-Stock deals? Are these like Factory Outlet from Axiom, or refurbished/returns?
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Well I received an updated UL today from emotiva. It contains a new version of the software and is supposed to resolve the issues below.
1) DPLIIx defaulting to Music
2) Switching to bypass for non DD content regardless of last setting
3) Popping sound in speakers while switching from non DD station to DD station
4) One big issue many seem to be having is the UL does not seem to have any way to store our listening preference. If it does then it is not working.
For example: Lets say I am watching tv. when I flip to an HD channel the sound will flip to DD. Thats great. But when a comercial comes on or I flip to a non HD channel it is changing the UL sound setting to bypass. Well I want it to be DPLIIx movie. So I change it. Flip around come back and sometimes it will keep that preferences, until I shut off the unit. Then it goes back to bypass. Also next time I want to use DPLIIX movie and hit the button on the remote it defaults to music, so the only to remedy this it to go into the menus and change it. So that causes my projector to lose synch with the image as it does not like the UL menu. As you can see this is less than ideal and usually results in me giving up and just using bypass mode which really kind of stinks. I have seen a bunch of other posts on this same issue I just was not sure if anyone notified you about it.
Of course my theater is completely torn apart and the projector out getting fixed so it will be at least a week or two before I can actually play around with it
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What to do, what to do.
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One more I can think of is Odyssey Audio .
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You can purchase the chassis separately ($305.00) and each EPM-300 module is ($199.00). So you can set it up in any configuration you would like. We also have a EPM2150 module which is a two channel version (2x 150) at $249.00
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Have you considered the IPS-1?
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From the research I've done, the Axiom amps will be far out of my price range. My HTPC is the only component I have in which I send the digital video via HDMI/DVI from my Nvidia card to my projector, sound is not important from a projector standpoint, even if I upgrade to a different projector some day.
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One more I can think of is Odyssey Audio .
Being an Odyssey owner, I'll have to second wid's suggestion. Yes, the are a bit pricey, but you are getting one rock solid piece of equipment. Klaus will deal with you personally to find out what system you have and what you are looking for in terms of sound. 20 year warranty and great customer service!
C'mon Randy, just buy one!
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So you can't order one before the 31st huh, and get the free shipping when it becomes available?
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I haven't even told the wife about my thoughts, so it will get worse before it gets better...
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Research...Research...:)
The more I think about it Michael, I like the MPS-1 option. A person could start with 2 or 3 EPM300's to run the LCR, and as time and budget permits, add some more, or even just use some EPM2150's for the Qs8's. EPM300's might be overkill for the surround channels, hmmm.
Either way, the Denon would be used as a pre/pro, and again as budget allows I could possibly look at getting a matching pre from Emotiva, hmmmmm.
In looking at my opening, I have 19" and these units are 18 7/16, so there would not be much space on the sides. Do they need a lot of breathing room on the sides, or just the top?
I guess I could cut some nice 2-3"' holes for venting on the sides if needed, or redue my AV rack to be a little wider. Either way, it is all hidden in my AV closet so you would not see it anyway.
I'll have to see how much green ($) I get for XMas and then make a fast purchase decision to get the free shipping before the 31st. Ok Randy, now wake up....
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Where are you guys getting all these part numbers from ? Am I still being punished for losing the "Axiom Owners Club" email ?
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I am pretty sure that the width is 18 7/16".
Let me ask the guys on the rocket forum.
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Thanks man, appreciate the information. By the way, how big is the room Michael? With the relatively high efficiency of the Axiom speakers, 95dB 1w 1m, I most likely would never use all the power of these amps. I also know there are skeptics that there is no difference in sound upto a point, but all this talk about "headroom" and "better" sound at all volume levels has me curious.
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or MPS-1 ..............
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My room is 8,000 cu ft so much larger. My Denon does fine in the 90-100 dB range and it is plenty loud, but it COULD be better.