Emotiva XMC-2 Processor
£3,290.00
The XMC-2 is a state-of-the-art surround sound processor – designed from the ground up to serve as the nerve center of a modern home theater or surround sound music system. The bit-perfect video switches in the XMC-2 ensure that you’ll get the best possible image quality from the latest HDR and Dolby Vision 4k UHD discs, and the advanced audio decoding engine, audio processing hardware, and room correction options guarantee you true audiophile sound quality and performance. Unlike other surround sound processors, the XMC-2 is not only a superb home theater processor, but also a true audiophile stereo component. When we set out to design the XMC-2 we had some relatively lofty goals. We wanted to design a processor that would support the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object oriented surround sound formats, with plenty of channels to fulfill the needs of our most demanding customers, and sound quality and performance equal to or better than the best stereo equipment currently on the market. And, along with that, it had to deliver superb bit-perfect picture quality, and support the latest HDR and Dolby Vision 4k UHD video content. And, finally, it had to be relatively simple to configure and operate, so that our customers would actually be able to take full advantage of its advanced performance and capabilities.
Designing a surround sound processor that includes all of the features you need in a modern home theater system, while still delivering superb sound quality, is a truly formidable undertaking. Most AV receivers and pre/pros offer plenty of features, but include serious compromises in sound quality. And most audio gear that offers true audiophile sound quality is limited to stereo, and offers very few features. Our plans called for a platform that could deliver both.
To make all this possible, we started by developing a whole new hardware platform, which combines powerful new cutting-edge processor technology with painstaking analog circuit design to deliver the best possible audio performance. Running on this hardware platform, our proprietary operating system powers the menu system and all of the advanced control logic. This new platform was first introduced to the public in our highly successful XMC-1. The XMC-2 takes this technological innovation to the next level, with the latest 4k HDR and Dolby Vision UHD video switching capabilities, improved audio decoding and processing, the latest digital to analog conversion hardware, more channels to fully support the latest object oriented surround sound formats, and even more room for future expansion and upgrades. The XMC-2, the ultimate expression of our new design philosophy, is finally ready to be unveiled.
The XMC-1 eliminated many of the compromises and expanded the boundaries around what was possible for home theater and surround sound. The XMC-2 takes it to the next level… and is the perfect way to start building a truly state of the art home theater, surround sound, and audiophile stereo music system.
XMC-2
Specifications
Audio Operating Modes (modes determine how the audio signal is processed by the XMC-2):
- Reference Stereo Mode: Purist stereo mode with no bass management; analog signals remain pure analog
- Direct Mode: Minimal processing with bass management
- Surround Mode: Full surround sound processing, with bass management and room correction
- Stereo Mode: Full bass management and room correction for stereo input signals
- All Stereo Mode
Decoding and Processing
Surround Sound Processing Support:
- Dolby Atmos (up to 9.1.6)
- Dolby TrueHD (up to 7.2)
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby Digital
- DTS:X (up to 7.1.4)
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- DTS 5.1
- Multi-Channel PCM
Digital Post Processing Support:
- Dolby Surround
- DTS Neural:X
Inputs / Outputs
• (1) pair; stereo: Reference quality analog audio (balanced XLR)
• (3) pairs; stereo: Reference quality analog audio (unbalanced)
Analog Audio Outputs:
• (1) set; 16 channels: Main analog audio outputs (balanced XLR)
• (1) pair; stereo: analog line level Zone 2 output (unbalanced)
• (1) high quality 1/8” stereo headphone output
Digital Video Inputs and Outputs:
• (8): HDMI digital video inputs: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 (all inputs support HDMI 2.0b and HDR, including dynamic HDR and Dolby Vision)
• (2): HDMI digital video outputs: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 (one with CEC and ARC). (both outputs support HDMI 2.0b and HDR – including dynamic HDR and Dolby Vision)
Digital Audio Inputs:
• Internal high-performance AM/FM tuner.
• (3): Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio (up to 24/192)
• (3): Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio (up to 24/192)
• (1): AES/EBU (XLR) digital audio
• (1): USB Type B digital audio (UAC2 USB audio up to 24/192k)
• Digital PCM and DSD audio supported on all HDMI inputs and USB input
Digital Audio Outputs:
• (1): Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio
• (1): Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio
Other Inputs:
• (2): USB Type A digital data inputs (for firmware updates and future enhancements)
• (1): Ethernet port (RJ-45)
Payment methods available:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Spread the cost is available:
- PayPal
- Klarna
- Clearpay
Not all payment methods are available for all purchases, and those available will be offered when you reach the Checkout. For more details on ‘Spread the cost’ options, you will need to proceed through the Checkout process for the payment options to be available, which you can then click on for more details.
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- Free delivery to most of the GB mainland
- Postage will be added at the checkout if required
- Where possible, items will be shipped the same day or the next working day
- Goods will be delivered to you, the buyer, at the address you provided on the order form
- We can only deliver to the billing address of your credit/debit card unless expressly agreed to by Aperio Audio Visual Ltd
- You will become the owner of the goods you have ordered when they have been paid for and delivered to you
- It is your responsibility to check the goods for damage on delivery. Damage must be noted with the courier on delivery and also reported to us within 24 hours
- Any dates quoted for delivery of goods are approximate only, and we shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of goods however caused
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- An application for cancellation of the sale must be submitted to us in writing.
- The goods must not be damaged or marked in any way.
- The goods must be in new condition.
- The goods must be in their original packaging.
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- The goods must arrive back undamaged. Please consider insuring for the correct amount of the goods before despatch.
- Special orders or customised items can not be returned.
We do not generally offer a re-stocking arrangement, but in the event that after using the goods, you find them unsuitable for your needs, we may consider re-stocking. Contact us if this occurs.
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