Emotiva CD player a big hit so far
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hey guys, how bout some pie!?!?
i love pie!!
And the PIE you post is always hot and cream filled -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »I don't think i have seen anybody make a post about Emotiva sucking, if not for this place i would not even own one. it was recomended to me here because it was in my budget at the time. Do i like it YES, but this is the first and only amp i have ever had any experiance with. It did bring my A9's to life, I still belive it's better then not having an amp at all. I have a Adcom 585 coming real soon should be here sometime next week, I am looking forward to putting these side by side, and seeing how they compare to each other. I am not doing this to see if emotiva sucks but to see and hear what could be in the future of sound quality for me. for the price of emotiva and someone looking to better their sound stage and on a budget, and not caring about going a step further because eather the wife won't let them or their budget won't allow it, and maybe worried about buying used and having no warranty to back up their investment then i personally think emotiva has it's place. I can see why some of the seinor members here say what they say sometimes about emotiva there are a few people here that put emotiva as that it's the best money can buy, and when somebody here says anything about buying used as you can get a better product in the used market they get shot down as an emo lover here jumps in to prove there point like they have stock in the company or something. I really enjoy my XPA-3 for now but i have come to hate the emotiva name because of all the BS that sourrounds it. for the few people here that support emotiva do you hear anybody here that has moved up the chain shoving the products they have come to love down your throats. "NO you don't" as a matter of fact if i have any question about anything who do you think chimes in to help they do, and i also like to learn about what they have, and reserch it. even though i may never be able to reach their journey or even be able to afford it. the differance between me owning a emo and most of you that do ( notice i said most not all ) is i give them respect as they do me. if I had the funds to do other things I would be moving forward to see what else is out there as well, and try all sorts of things would that make me a "SNOB" as well if i could? I say more power to the guys that can, and more power to you if you like your emotiva. I like mine, but i do want to try new things, its fun. but as far as i am concerned those of you that keep pushing emotiva is that your helping make it look ugly and unapealing.
Sorry if i pissed anybody off with my rant here just had to vent.
Larry.
It seems every thread here that has Emotiva in the title gets barraged by the same group of people and ends up being 25 pages long with the same old ****.
It's just like what's his name that got banned from here because every post of his was negative towards the newer Polk products because "they were Chinese POS".
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It seems every thread here that has Emotiva in the title gets barraged by the same group of people and ends up being 25 pages long with the same old ****.
It's just like what's his name that got banned from here because every post of his was negative towards the newer Polk products because "they were Chinese POS".
I'm not saying everyone has to agree or like the product, but taking every chance to disparage the company is unproductive.
I have been here long enough, and before all this came to be, is the guys here have tried to get people to look around and see what your money can buy in the used market as you may find something better for your buck, and look outside the box. but them came a select few (some still here some not) acted like emotiva is the end all be all. so when people come on here and ranting about how emotiva is the **** and above anything else you can buy attitude. well you see what happens, the guys here are very helpful if you allow them to. do you see them shoving tubes down everybodys throats? you see them joking about it that is all. so if you want to stick around and learn something then do so. there is more to audio then emotiva.
I think they have come to hate the name more then anything as well as the people that come here with the emo attitude. emo trolls if you will.
Peace,
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If you haven't noticed, your drawn out, whiny posts aren't helping things either.bigred7078 wrote: »Ok well thanks for contributing to my point.
I really really don't care if you don't like Emotiva. But to make statements like that is just ignorance. The only people that continually argree with you on this matter is the same group of goons that always back each other up. Do you not realize this? You can go ahead and throw some witty remarks my way, im sure you or someone else will, but that does not take away from the fact that some of you guys are blinded with stubborn ignorance. You think your being wise and all knowning...call it what you want but many people, NOT just me see it as elitist ignorance.
And why does this same group of people who think Emotiva is so far below them continually try to trash Emotiva threads on here? It is really childish and just makes you seem like an ****, whether you see it or not. If you don't like the freaking company, IGNORE IT... It's simple. Or if you really have something to contribute then do it, but don't make it into some snide comment like most have who "think" they are helping.
Point is, If you don't like Emotiva, great...move along then and stop wasting everyones time in these threads where people actually want to learn about the "said" product. If you cannot do this then you are simply a troll who needs to grow up."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »i love pie!!
And the PIE you post is always hot and cream filled
Already cream filled? No thanks. -
Already cream filled? No thanks.
HA HA:D That does sound bad... You have the visual in my head now, and it is not good. -
P.s. If you feel my statement is elitist................well that's not my problem.
The statements you just made are not. Many other statements you have made are however Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
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If you haven't noticed, your drawn out, whiny posts aren't helping things either.
And if you haven't noticed its you and the same idiots "group hugging" with your same close minded thoughts.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
You know what...You like your Emo then gfy. You're the one that's going on and on here. STFU already. Get over yourself. Geez!
like i said same **** trolling in the emo threads like always..yamn
get over myself in what way? Because i think its uncalled for that the same people to go on and on? pleeeeeease. You're just angry because im calling you out unlike those afraid to. I call it like it is.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
I agree. A bigred **** troll. I'm putting it on ignore now.
Aloha
riiiight. You're a smart one aren't you.
Please put me on ignore, why would i care????seriously lol.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
This thread reads like something you'd find on the AVS Forum. That's why I don't go there.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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This thread reads like something you'd find on the AVS Forum. That's why I don't go there.
Amen to that!
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Closed minded??? Man,just look at the gear list for most members here.Hardly a consortium of middle of the road,closed minded gear.Hell,alot of us don't even have polk speakers in the main rig.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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This thread reads like something you'd find on the AVS Forum. That's why I don't go there.
Anytime anyone mentions Emotiva, the bashers come out and send these threads down the toilet. Sad....HT-- Denon avr-2808ci,Emotiva UPA-1s, RTi 10's, CSi A6, ERD-1 surrounds, Vizio P50, Yamaha yst-sw300, DVR hr21, 40g PS3, APC-h15
Downstairs-- Denon avr-3300,Emotiva UPA-2, Toshiba 50" rear projection, Denon 2200 sacd, Emotiva ERM-1s, small Yamaha sub -
broncsrule21@ wrote: »Anytime anyone mentions Emotiva, the bashers come out and send these threads down the toilet. Sad....
Exactly. I keep telling them to just ignore the threads but they can't seem to do that.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
You really should take your own advice.bigred7078 wrote: »Exactly. I keep telling them to just ignore the threads but they can't seem to do that."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
You really should take your own advice.
Yeah except i like to talk friendly about Emotiva product and not bash it
now off with you ::boot to the ****::Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
bigred7078 wrote: »Yeah except i like to talk friendly about Emotiva product and not bash it
now off with you ::boot to the ****::
So your opinion is the only one that counts?
Gotcha
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bigred7078 wrote: »Yeah except i like to talk friendly about Emotiva product and not bash it
now off with you ::boot to the ****::
Dude since 11:04 am all you have done is to keep the fire going, don't you have better things to do? I mean "really" enough all ready. where is it in your 9 or so post's that you have talked frendly about emotiva? or better yet anything "friendly" at all.
Let it go. If you can't, move over to the emotiva lounge.
It's as if you keep coming on here just to see if Face has had something else to say so you can have the last word in.
Take a chill pill, I prefer Vicodin my self.
Larry. -
So your opinion is the only one that counts?
Gotcha
Dave
no not at all. I just simply asked the "usuals" to stop.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »Dude since 11:04 am all you have done is to keep the fire going, don't you have better things to do? I mean "really" enough all ready. where is it in your 9 or so post's that you have talked frendly about emotiva? or better yet anything "friendly" at all.
Let it go. If you can't, move over to the emotiva lounge.
It's as if you keep coming on here just to see if Face has had something else to say so you can have the last word in.
Take a chill pill, I prefer Vicodin my self.
Larry.
When have you ever seen a reasonable coversation about Emotiva on this forum? Seriously? No you don't see it anymore because the "usuals" like to get in on the action. I'm a pretty friendly guy, check all the other forums. I like this forum alot, but the continuous Emotiva lynchings is getting old.Pro-ject RM-9.1 w/ Grado Sonata 1 -> USP-1 -> RPA-1 -> Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands -
This thread reads like something you'd find on the AVS Forum. That's why I don't go there.
I've seen it's become quite the norm here as well. There is a certain group of people that can't let a Emotiva thread be and yet want to blame the downward spiral on the "fanboys". There is equal blame to go around to both sides as far as I see it. -
bigred7078 wrote: »no not at all. I just simply asked the "usuals" to stop.
Stop what? Please stop asking people to stop. See how ridiculous that sounds"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul! -
There's a guy on the Emo Forum who compared a Raysonic CD-128 that he previously owned to the Emotiva ERC-1. It was a fairly lengthy review, but here's the bottom line:
"To wrap up, the Emotiva at less than 1/4 the price of the Raysonic CD-128 outperforms, out handles, and simply outshines the tube player. No contest, the ERC-1 is the one I would choose."HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Thread below has some nice pics --- inside and out. If anyone's interested.
http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mediareviews&action=display&thread=5235 -
It seems every thread here that has Emotiva in the title gets barraged by the same group of people and ends up being 25 pages long with the same old ****.
It's just like what's his name that got banned from here because every post of his was negative towards the newer Polk products because "they were Chinese POS".
I'm not saying everyone has to agree or like the product, but taking every chance to disparage the company is unproductive.
LOL, so true. What I am really perplexed by, out of all the forums I participate in, is that this sort of Emo thread crapping only goes on here.
Now I don't hit all the possible forums so there could be another audio forum with just as much thread crapping going on when Emo gets mentioned. I am not sure what the allure of a high end CDP is. I rip all my stuff loss less and leave it at that. The information on a CD is 1' and 0's. As long as it is read correctly I really don't care.
I do have another question: Why aren't there $6500 reference blu-ray players? When I get FIOS to the house, will I need a reference level router/firewall?:D -
bigred7078 wrote: »riiiight. You're a smart one aren't you.
Please put me on ignore, why would i care????seriously lol.
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Thanks for posting the pics.Parts quality looks to be reasonably good and it appears the analog output is via a discrete op amp not the typical IC.It looks to be preceeded by a BurrBrown IC opamp, it's probable function being that of the I/V converter.Aswell they did a nice clean job of the layout on the analog stages PC board.Another nice touch the analog board is placed on the opposite side of the chassis from the transformer which should help the signal to noise performance.Thread below has some nice pics --- inside and out. If anyone's interested.
http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mediareviews&action=display&thread=5235
btw.Im not a fanboy just commenting on what I see.Testing
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Just read the first page... I liked the comparison to "reference" specs. Here's my $.02...
What other players measure up to this one from a "specs" standpoint in the <$500 pricerange (New)? My guess would be very few. Sure, it's not a reference Redbook player, but it does the job rather well, and as GV pointed out, is equipped nicely.
I owned an Emotiva theater amp a couple years ago and was pleased. Didn't perform like my Sunfire did, but it still did a heckuva lot better than my AVR at the time (Denon 2807)
In the end, Emotiva has clinched a key market. A market that no other manufacturers are going after. Though their terminology may be a bit exaggerated, they still have a great dollar/performance ratio.
If nothing else, their modern looks and reasonable pricepoints may bring more young and coming audio fans aboard. It's sure better than purchasing a HTIB!
