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Emotiva BasX Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Cinema Receivers: 11.2-Channel $1500, 9.2-Channel

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Emotiva has select Emotiva BasX Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Receivers on sale from $1,199.25 when you apply discount EMOBOWL24 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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Available models (prices after code EMOBOWL24):Product Details:
  • BasX MR1L (9.2 Channel)
    • Combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 9 channel amplifier, in a single chassis.
    • The amplifier section of the BasX MR1L features 9 channels of audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification, powered by a massive 660 VA toroidal transformer, to deliver superb sound quality and cool reliable operation.
    • The processor section of the MR1L supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats.
    • The MR1L features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4K UHD HDR video, and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC).
    • Included with the MR1L is a measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ, our well-regarded automatic room correction system.
    • The MR1L also offers multiple analog and digital audio inputs, and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX.
  • BasX MR1 (11.2 Channel)
    • Combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 11 channel amplifier, in a single chassis.
    • The amplifier section of the BasX MR1 combines 11 channels of audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification. Powered by a massive, class leading 1,000 VA toroidal transformer driving our exclusive Soft Switch Class H power supply for high efficiency, with cool running, reliable operation.
    • The processor section of the MR1 supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats.
    • The MR1 features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4K UHD HDR video, and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC).
    • Included with the MR1 is a measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ, our well-regarded automatic room correction system.
    • The MR1 also offers multiple analog and digital audio inputs, and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX.

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Emotiva has select Emotiva BasX Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Receivers on sale from $1,199.25 when you apply discount EMOBOWL24 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member majaym for finding this deal.

Available models (prices after code EMOBOWL24):Product Details:
  • BasX MR1L (9.2 Channel)
    • Combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 9 channel amplifier, in a single chassis.
    • The amplifier section of the BasX MR1L features 9 channels of audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification, powered by a massive 660 VA toroidal transformer, to deliver superb sound quality and cool reliable operation.
    • The processor section of the MR1L supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats.
    • The MR1L features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4K UHD HDR video, and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC).
    • Included with the MR1L is a measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ, our well-regarded automatic room correction system.
    • The MR1L also offers multiple analog and digital audio inputs, and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX.
  • BasX MR1 (11.2 Channel)
    • Combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 11 channel amplifier, in a single chassis.
    • The amplifier section of the BasX MR1 combines 11 channels of audiophile-grade Class A/B amplification. Powered by a massive, class leading 1,000 VA toroidal transformer driving our exclusive Soft Switch Class H power supply for high efficiency, with cool running, reliable operation.
    • The processor section of the MR1 supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround sound formats.
    • The MR1 features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4K UHD HDR video, and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC).
    • Included with the MR1 is a measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ, our well-regarded automatic room correction system.
    • The MR1 also offers multiple analog and digital audio inputs, and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX.

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Agree, emotiva's primary focus is on music and movies, hence those looking for 2.1 for games will be disappointed. Their build quality however is supreme, in comparison to many other top players in the market. Know that for this price, you are getting 13 channels ready for external amplification, only 9 are internal. Also, I don't know many receivers offering XLR sub outs, not even the Yamaha Aventage line. Personally feel $1200 is an awesome price for purists looking to buy an all metal chassis quality processor.
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Emotiva's XPA amplifiers represent really good value for the quality and price. They are built in the U.S. as well.

A couple of things to consider with these receivers: Emotiva's firmware tends to be buggy which is why I stay away from their processors. In addition, these receivers use their proprietary EmoQ room correction - no Dirac or Audyssey available.

XLR connectors are only a differentiator if you
are picking up noise with an RCA connector. They don't improve sound quality.

I do own a couple of XPA gen 3 amplifiers and have been very happy with them. I use them with a Denon x4300h and x3500h as processors. Both these receivers have Audyssey XT32.

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Agree, emotiva's primary focus is on music and movies, hence those looking for 2.1 for games will be disappointed. Their build quality however is supreme, in comparison to many other top players in the market. Know that for this price, you are getting 13 channels ready for external amplification, only 9 are internal. Also, I don't know many receivers offering XLR sub outs, not even the Yamaha Aventage line. Personally feel $1200 is an awesome price for purists looking to buy an all metal chassis quality processor.
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Love emotiva for power, but I wouldn't get much else from them.

My xpa 5 gen 3 amp is amazing!
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Is this better than Denon and other prime receivers?
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Quote from Greenworld123 :
Love emotiva for power, but I wouldn't get much else from them.

My xpa 5 gen 3 amp is amazing!
I have an xpa 11 gen 3, built like a tank and beautiful to look at too - my no sweat audio work horse for the last several years!
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Quote from rkster09 :
Is this better than Denon and other prime receivers?

For the sound quality I would say yes, for features no. You got to know what you are getting into. Like no hdmi 2.1, no auro 3d, plain and boring text based UI etc. it's a no bells and whistles processor meant to primarily do what an audio processor has gotta do.
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If it matters to you, not HDMI 2.1:

Video Inputs and Outputs:

(6) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video inputs (all with full support for 4k UHD video, HDCP 2.2, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision).
(2) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video outputs (primary output supports both ARC and eARC).
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Quote from rkster09 :
Is this better than Denon and other prime receivers?
It depends on your priorities and needs.

If you know their amps you get well built & get good clean power, 9 channels at 85 watts is solid.
It will process 13 channels, at this price pretty incredible.

Only 2.0 as others mentioned and the XLR's for subs is nice, keep in mind they are parallel.

Their EmoQ RC I'll just say isn't the greatest, takes a little bit of work. imo it's the main downside.

You get a lot of performance for this price!
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I believe the MR1 is $1,500 after the 25% off.
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Emotiva's XPA amplifiers represent really good value for the quality and price. They are built in the U.S. as well.

A couple of things to consider with these receivers: Emotiva's firmware tends to be buggy which is why I stay away from their processors. In addition, these receivers use their proprietary EmoQ room correction - no Dirac or Audyssey available.

XLR connectors are only a differentiator if you
are picking up noise with an RCA connector. They don't improve sound quality.

I do own a couple of XPA gen 3 amplifiers and have been very happy with them. I use them with a Denon x4300h and x3500h as processors. Both these receivers have Audyssey XT32.
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Quote from wysiwyg1652 :
Emotiva's XPA amplifiers represent really good value for the quality and price. They are built in the U.S. as well.

A couple of things to consider with these receivers: Emotiva's firmware tends to be buggy which is why I stay away from their processors. In addition, these receivers use their proprietary EmoQ room correction - no Dirac or Audyssey available.

XLR connectors are only a differentiator if you
are picking up noise with an RCA connector. They don't improve sound quality.

I do own a couple of XPA gen 3 amplifiers and have been very happy with them. I use them with a Denon x4300h and x3500h as processors. Both these receivers have Audyssey XT32.
They are build in China, design in US
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They are build in China, design in US
All Emotiva products are designed at our facilities in Tennessee. Our flagship products like the XMC-2, XPA Gen 3 amplifiers, and EGO DACs are assembled in our state-of-the art production center on-site, while other products are made by our most efficient manufacturing partners, in China and around the world.

my xpa gen 3 was not built in China. But some models are.
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Wow - this is an awesome price for a no-frills high-quality product. You can get Denon, Yamaha, or others for the same price, but they typically do not have class A/B amps, but class D (IMHO OK for TV/Videos but not for music).

But what strikes me here is that they peeled the onion back and identified what is really most important for audio enjoyment (TV, Video, Music alike), and that is clean and stable sound on all channels, low noise floor (no interference or buzzing on any channels), and a solid build quality.

If you need HDMI 2.1 this is not for you, If you need a fancy GUI to set this up, it is not for you. If you enjoy pure, clean sound - this is a bargain!
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Quote from BeautifulWallaby506 :
They are build in China, design in US
I was referring to the XPA Gen 3 amplifiers. They are designed, built and tested in the USA using high quality parts sourced from countries across the globe.

The BasX series are built in China.

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