Emotiva Ultra Theater Series LMC-1 & LPA-1 Review
Summary
- Product Name: Emotiva Ultra Theater Series LMC-1 7.1-Channel AV Preamplifier/Processor & LPA-1 7-Channel Power Amplifier
- Manufacturer: Emotiva
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: February 28, 2007 19:00
- MSRP: $ 899
- Specifications
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LMC-1 Preamplifier/Processor
24-bit/192kHz Digital Processing
24-bit, 80 Mhz Crystal Semiconductor DSP
On Screen Display
AM/FM tuner with 40 presets
3 DTS decoding modes
3 Dolby decoding modes
8 DSP modes
Gold plated input and output connectors
4 coaxial digital inputs
3 optical digital inputs
7 analog audio inputs
7.1 analog input for DVD-A/SACD
3 component video inputs, 1 component video out
Automatic video upconversion to 480i component
Built in 25 watt x 2 Zone 2 amplifier
Trigger output for external amplifiers
Steel chassis with milled aluminum faceplateLPA-1 Power Amplifier
Six 125 watt channels
(one channel config. for 2 channel operation)
Low noise 1.2 KVA torrid power transformer
Status indicators for standby, operate and fault
Configurable power output options:
125 watts/8 ohms x 6 channels or
125 watts/8 ohms x 5 channels plus 2 x 50 watts/8 ohms x 2 channels
Completely stable into 4 ohm loads
Signal to Noise Ratio is greater than 100dB
THD .03% at rated power, 20Hz-20kHz
Fully protected from all fault conditions
Soft start circuitry
External trigger on
Soft touch power switch
4RU chassis w/solid milled aluminum faceplate
IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC configurable
Pros
- Incredible value
- Awesome power
- Audiophile-grade build quality
- Free HDMI switcher upgrade
Cons
- Remote lacks backlighting
- HDMI only available through outboard switcher
Introduction
After years of lusting after and owning several Japanese A/V receivers with tons of features and DSP modes, I was ready for something different. I suddenly knew exactly what I wanted, or more precisely, what I didn't want.
