Emotiva XMC-2+ Processor
£4,399.00
The Emotiva XMC-2+ is a reference-quality surround sound processor, engineered to deliver uncompromised audio and video performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theatre enthusiasts, it brings together bit-perfect HDMI 2.1 video switching with true audiophile sound quality into one powerful system.
Featuring eight HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all supporting 8K video through Fixed Rate Link, the XMC-2+ ensures seamless compatibility with the latest Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and other advanced HDR formats. With Fast Port Switching and Variable Refresh Rate, the XMC-2+ delivers lightning-fast source changes and smooth, responsive gaming experiences. Supporting up to sixteen discrete channels, the XMC-2+ fully embraces the latest immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced, as well as classic Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio tracks. Advanced up-mixers such as Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X enhance legacy content with greater depth and precision. The XMC-2+ also has modern features like QMS VRR and Fast Port Switching.
The included Dirac Live Room Correction system meticulously optimises all sixteen channels across the entire frequency range, ensuring every system and room layout achieves balanced, natural sound. For those who demand the ultimate in purity, the all-analog Reference Stereo Mode delivers audiophile-grade, fully balanced, two-channel performance.
Control and customisation are at your fingertips with intuitive front-panel controls, a solid metal remote, a web-based control interface, live video OSD, and robust network-based APIs ready for whole-home automation integration. The XMC-2+ shares the same platform and core performance as our flagship RMC-1+ in a more compact and cost-effective solution that does not compromise on quality or capability.
Combining cutting-edge 8K video, advanced immersive audio processing, and true audiophile sound quality, the Emotiva XMC-2+ is the ultimate nerve centre for a modern, high-performance home theatre or surround sound music system. From 4K UHD to 8K UHD content, immersive cinema soundtracks to cherished stereo recordings, the XMC-2+ sets a new benchmark in performance and value—providing all the power and refinement you need, at a significantly more affordable price.
XMC-2+
Specifications
Audio Operating Modes (modes determine how the audio signal is processed by the XMC-2+):
- Reference Stereo (purist stereo mode)
- Direct Mode (minimal processing; with bass management)
- Stereo Mode
- All Stereo Mode
Decoding and Processing
Surround Sound Processing Support:
- Dolby Atmos™
- Dolby TrueHD
- Dolby Digital Plus
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS:X™
- DTS:X Pro™
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- DTS 5.1
- PCM-Multi 5.1
- PCM-Multi 7.1
Digital Post Processing Support:
- Dolby Surround Upmixer (DSU)
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
- DTS Neural:X upmixer
- DTS Virtual:X
- IMAX Enhanced (Coming Soon)
Inputs / Outputs
Analog Inputs:
- 1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (balanced;
XLR) - 3 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio
(unbalanced; RCA)
Digital Inputs:
- 8 – HDMI 2.1 with Fast Port Switching (FPS), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Fixed Rate Link (FRL)
- 3 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio
- 3 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio
- 1 – AES/EBU (XLR) digital audio
- 2 – USB Type A digital data (for firmware updates and future enhancements)
- 1 – USB Type B digital audio (“USB DAC” input)
- 1 – Ethernet port (RJ-45)
- 1 – Wifi antenna
Other Inputs:
- Internal high-performance AM/FM tuner (antenna connections: FM – “F” connector; AM – push terminals)
- Wired IR remote control input
Digital Outputs:
- 2 – HDMI 2.1
- 1 – Toslink optical S/PDIF digital audio
- 1 – Coax (RCA) electrical S/PDIF digital audio
- 4 – Independently programmable Trigger Outputs
Analog Outputs:
- 16 channels – Reference quality main analog audio (balanced XLR)
- 1 pair (stereo) – analog line level Zone 2 output (unbalanced)
- 1 – high-quality headphone output (1/8” stereo connector)
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We do not offer direct exchanges or charge a restocking fee. Bespoke, personalised and certain sealed products may not be eligible for return except where required by law. Some special-order products may also be excluded from our voluntary extended returns period. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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