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XMC-1

Name: Emotiva XMC-1
Brand: Emotiva

Emotiva

XMC Series

AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersDACs

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$767 - $2,499

About the XMC-1

The Emotiva XMC-1 is a flagship 7.2-channel surround sound preamp/processor designed for high-performance home theater systems. It features modular architecture with Texas Instruments DA710 32-bit DSP processors, Burr-Brown DSD1796 24-bit/192kHz DACs on all channels, and PCM4202 ADC. Supports Dolby and DTS surround processing, 2-zone operation, AM/FM tuner, and Dirac Live room EQ (LE included, full version upgrade available). Originally shipped with HDMI 1.4b (upgradable to HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2), it offers 4K/60Hz pass-through (with firmware), 3D support, and async USB DAC input. Known for exceptionally low noise floor, flexible setup, and audiophile-grade sound quality. No longer manufactured, replaced by newer models like XMC-2.

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