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
- 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.
