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BasX MR1L 9.2 Channel Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X™ Cinema Receiver [emotiva.com] ($1200 + Free Shipping), regular price is $1599. Apply code EMOBOWL24 at checkout (exp 2/12).
Also available is the BasX MR1
11.2 Channel Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X™ Cinema Receiver [emotiva.com] for $1400 vs regular price of $1999
These receivers have
balanced XLR outs for subwoofers, which is a plus especially when you have long cable runs to your subs. Further their
rated power per channel all driven is higher than other receivers in the market. They
also have 13 channels of external amplification
https://emotiva.com/collections/receivers
Here's couple of good videos on what's inside of them and gives you an idea on their build quality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G8cTDRDv9g&ab_channel=EmotivaAudio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpP4XF_dNXk&ab_channel=EmotivaAudio [youtube.com]
https://emotiva.com/products/basx...7744445483
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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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For this?
You wouldn't need one, the power on this is top notch.
Two channel stereo would barely break a sweat.
I would be willing to bet even with all 9 channels driven, you still wouldn't lose any performance.
Exactly what I'm looking for...thank you!
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Channel processing you're looking at SR8015 or wait for the Cinema 30.
Power wise this is just below those two but may not be by much depending on your setup.
It would easily compete with the Cinema 40 imo.
As others have pointed out it lags with the other features especially RC imo.
I know the friend that had it regretted doing updates, hopefully they fixed that also.
I agree sound signature and aesthetics are personal choices, no debate there.
Power wise not surprised it kept up with your Cinema 40.
These power spec debates always get overblown! Good example on having it and needing it isn't always a benefit.
What were the 9 speakers they were driving? How many subs?
I assume this was average/normal listening levels, much/any change going higher/louder?
RC wise, with the Cinema 40 did you use Audyssey or Dirac?
If Audyssey did use the Editor App? Standard or Directional?
If Dirac, just DL or both DL and DLBC?
How much adjusts did you do on both(XT32/Dirac,EmoQ)?
Honestly, I am not that surprised by your preference over the Marantz
Coming from a Marantz prepro to an Arcam pre pro, the Arcam was far more musical and Dirac( in my listening environment) sounds much better than Audyseey did in every way
I know the friend that had it regretted doing updates, hopefully they fixed that also.
I agree sound signature and aesthetics are personal choices, no debate there.
Power wise not surprised it kept up with your Cinema 40
These power spec debates always get overblown! Good example on having it and needing it isn't always a benefit.
What were the 9 speakers they were driving? How many subs?
I assume this was average/normal listening levels, much/any change going higher/louder?
RC wise, with the Cinema 40 did you use Audyssey or Dirac?
If Audyssey did use the Editor App? Standard or Directional?
If Dirac, just DL or both DL and DLBC?
How much adjusts did you do on both(XT32/Dirac,EmoQ)?
I do not have the cinema 40, I own an older 9 channel Marantz(SR6011) which I was using in the same config as this (Emotiva amp supplying power to the additional channels). I have been thinking of upgrading to Cinema 40, although I did not like the carbon fiber finish much. That's when this emotiva deal came up. So my comparison is between the SR6011 and this, with the assumption that the sound signature may not have changed in general between the 6011 and cinema 40 by much of a margin.
As of yesterday when I gave this feeback, I was driving 4 ceiling speakers and 5 floor speakers all from the MR1L. Today I switched all floor channels (7 including side surrounds) to my emotiva XPA gen 3, leaving only the ceiling duty to the MR1L processing. The sound quality remains the same and as good, and neutral. I personally feel it offers much more detail compared to the marantz. Further, the marantz SR6011 was already not fatiguing at higher volumes (compared to my Denon X3200W), and this even lesser.
With my marantz I used standard Audyssey room correction, not the editor app. With the EmoQ, I did not do any adjustments yet other than what the system automatically did. So far, have not felt the need to do any tweaking yet. Just a reminder I am on day two of owing the MR1L. Also know that, mine is a rectangular room that is close to ideal specs with good amount of furniture, carpeting and some DIY absorption with curtains, paintings and such. This could be why the EmoQ RC probably didn't have to struggle much to make it sound good. I have two subwoofers, one 12 inch and one 16 inch both from monoprice. (Also, have another 12 incher on standby if needed). Hope this helps.
As of today, I will DEFINITELY recommend the MR1Lreceiver to anyone looking to buy. Totally blown away!
Honestly, I am not that surprised by your preference over the Marantz
Coming from a Marantz prepro to an Arcam pre pro, the Arcam was far more musical and Dirac( in my listening environment) sounds much better than Audyseey did in every way
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I do not have the cinema 40, I own an older 9 channel Marantz(SR6011) which I was using in the same config as this (Emotiva amp supplying power to the additional channels). I have been thinking of upgrading to Cinema 40, although I did not like the carbon fiber finish much. That's when this emotiva deal came up. So my comparison is between the SR6011 and this, with the assumption that the sound signature may not have changed in general between the 6011 and cinema 40 by much of a margin.
As of yesterday when I gave this feeback, I was driving 4 ceiling speakers and 5 floor speakers all from the MR1L. Today I switched all floor channels (7 including side surrounds) to my emotiva XPA gen 3, leaving only the ceiling duty to the MR1L processing. The sound quality remains the same and as good, and neutral. I personally feel it offers much more detail compared to the marantz. Further, the marantz SR6011 was already not fatiguing at higher volumes (compared to my Denon X3200W), and this even lesser.
With my marantz I used standard Audyssey room correction, not the editor app. With the EmoQ, I did not do any adjustments yet other than what the system automatically did. So far, have not felt the need to do any tweaking yet. Just a reminder I am on day two of owing the MR1L. Also know that, mine is a rectangular room that is close to ideal specs with good amount of furniture, carpeting and some DIY absorption with curtains, paintings and such. This could be why the EmoQ RC probably didn't have to struggle much to make it sound good. I have two subwoofers, one 12 inch and one 16 inch both from monoprice. (Also, have another 12 incher on standby if needed). Hope this helps.
As of today, I will DEFINITELY recommend the MR1Lreceiver to anyone looking to buy. Totally blown away!
Oh sorry thought you compared it to the 40.
I was going based on having set this up and a 40 & 50.
The editor app adds significant versatility to XT32, worth its weight in gold imo.
Another thing you get with 40/50, directional integration, which is based on the same theory behind DLBC/Trinnov.
It also gives you the option to both Dirac RCs in case you're not content with Audyssey which is comparable(if you know what you're doing).
I would say if you use any external amps there is no real difference between the 40 and the 50.
You never mentioned what speakers you were driving?