Emotiva Reference MMC-1 AV Processor Review
MMC-1 Front
Summary
- Product Name: Reference Series MMC-1
- Manufacturer: Emotiva
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: May 14, 2007 20:28
- MSRP: $ 1199
- Specifications
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- Precision Motorola Symphony™ based 7.1 Channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro-Logic II/IIx, DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
- OSD (On Screen Display) for easy set up and calibration.
- All inputs can be renamed and are completely configurable for triggers, zone assignment, gain trim, max level, etc.
- Second zone audio capability; can play sources independent of the main zone
- Full-time digital down-mix for two-channel tape recording, digital outputs, and second audio zone output from multi-channel digital sources
- Direct two-channel analog bypass mode
- Custom machined aluminum remote control
- High performance FM/AM tuner with 40 presets
- HDMI 2x1 internal switcher: Maintains 480i, 480p, 720p, 720i, and 1080i, 1080p resolutions
- Three sets of 100 Mhz+ HDTV compatible wide-bandwidth component video inputs with two buffered outputs
- Broadcast quality video up-conversion circuitry for all composite and S-video inputs.
- Six audio/video inputs, each with audio, S-video and composite video
- Three audio inputs
- Moving magnet phono input
- Eight channel analog audio input using RCA connectors for DVD-A, SACD, or other external multi-channel source. Ultra pure, all analog signal path.
- Digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs for six sources: four coax or optical and two coax only
- Coaxial and optical digital (S/PDIF) outputs provide two-channel digital down-mix from 5.1 sources for recording, etc
- Balanced output for .1 channel with 3 additional single ended subwoofer outputs
- All-digital bass manager with crossover frequencies of 40 to 160Hz
- DSP based tone controls
- Professional grade 24-bit A-to-D converter and 24-bit/192kHz Multi bit D-to-A converters
- Separate trigger outputs and infrared inputs for both zones
- High-current (500mA total) trigger outputs
- Flash upgradeable memory & RS-232 control port
- Modular internal construction
- 3RU chassis with milled aluminum faceplate and silver colored accent panels. Indirect cobalt blue illumination.
- Optional rack mounting hardware provided
- IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC configurable.
- 5 year warranty
- Weight - 25 lbs.
- Dims: (HxWxD) 6” x 17.00 ” x 16 7/16"
Pros
- Sounds as good as it looks
- Super easy operation and setup
- High Value
Cons
- Lacks some of the most modern processor features as noted in our DMC-1 review
- Average noise performance on some tests (see notes)
Introduction
What do you get when you cut the price of the DMC-1 by almost 67% off its original retail price, upgrade the cosmetics and add HDMI functionality? The Reference Theater Series MMC-1. For those seeking solid performance, with a high WAF, the Emotiva MMC-1 A/V processor paired with the matching IPS-1 7CH power amp is a killer combo. Combine this with Emotiva’s excellent customer support and aggressive tradeup deal on their processors, and you’ve choice for your next separates solution just got that much easier.
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Warpdrv posts on May 19, 2007 13:14
Now this sounds like a winner, If they do get all the issues you stated right from the get go... You can count on me to be watching this extremely closely...
Thanks Gene for the Excellent review.... I also will be very interested in a DMC2
Thanks Gene for the Excellent review.... I also will be very interested in a DMC2
Jey Jockey posts on May 19, 2007 12:40
Over on the AV123 forum, Dan L who is the president of Emotiva has already posted there saying that the new MMC and DMC will blow your socks off or something like that . Apparently they will have all the latest technology including video scaling, he stated he could not be more specific due to competion etc.
I will be waiting for my DMC2 cash in hand with my 40% discount...anyone want a mint DMC1 come 08?
I will be waiting for my DMC2 cash in hand with my 40% discount...anyone want a mint DMC1 come 08?
fresno1232001 posts on May 16, 2007 14:56
Maybe Gene could find out whether they plan to include them in the new pre-pro coming in Jan. 2008 and tell us what he learns here.
I just sent a mail to Emotiva telling them that the new Onkyo TxNr905 receiver coming in August 2007 will have what the forums call the best video scaler on earth, and suggesting that they might want to put it in the new pre-pro too. That would make it even more of a killer product.
I also mentioned the LFE bug and told them to be utterly certain it is handled right in the new model. For all I know, it is handled right in the current products from Emotiva. But it is such an important issue, that they just HAVE to get it right. See the thread in www.avsforum.com [avsforum.com]. Go to Audio Area, then Audio Theory, Setup and Chat, then "LFE, subwoofers and interconnects explained". This thread is still growing, and it would take 500 pages to print it out! The LFE bug is one of the biggest screwups in consumer electronics and don't but a receiver or pre-pro unless you are sure it handles this correctly. Its not an issue apparently if the unit is receiving bitstream, but can be when receiving PCM or analog information.
I'm hot to buy the successor to the MMC-1 pre-pro and the IPS-1 amp in Jan. 2008. They seem to be fantastic products.
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I just sent a mail to Emotiva telling them that the new Onkyo TxNr905 receiver coming in August 2007 will have what the forums call the best video scaler on earth, and suggesting that they might want to put it in the new pre-pro too. That would make it even more of a killer product.
I also mentioned the LFE bug and told them to be utterly certain it is handled right in the new model. For all I know, it is handled right in the current products from Emotiva. But it is such an important issue, that they just HAVE to get it right. See the thread in www.avsforum.com [avsforum.com]. Go to Audio Area, then Audio Theory, Setup and Chat, then "LFE, subwoofers and interconnects explained". This thread is still growing, and it would take 500 pages to print it out! The LFE bug is one of the biggest screwups in consumer electronics and don't but a receiver or pre-pro unless you are sure it handles this correctly. Its not an issue apparently if the unit is receiving bitstream, but can be when receiving PCM or analog information.
I'm hot to buy the successor to the MMC-1 pre-pro and the IPS-1 amp in Jan. 2008. They seem to be fantastic products.
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i believe those are the things that they are planning on incorporating into the next generation ones coming out at the end of this year, early next year.
rushwj posts on May 16, 2007 09:44
i believe those are the things that they are planning on incorporating into the next generation ones coming out at the end of this year, early next year.
gene posts on May 15, 2007 15:26
HDMI 1.3? True HD and DTS MA decoding?
No as clearly stated in the review - its HDMI switching only with no audio support.
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