elitedemo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 My xpa-5 and xpa-2 preform flawlessy without unwanted noise, also had a xpa-3 prior that preformed flawlessly as well. I will say I like them more than the marantz monoblock amps I had previous as well. I'd second taking a look at the umc if you dont need all the bells and whistles of current receivers. The quality of sound is more than enough to top any yamaha, hk, or marantz I've owned before. Worst case scenario is you sell off the umc if you absolutlely despise it or ask for a trial period and return it if they would grant you one and then you may still have 600 off the xmc coming out very shortly. I cant say I've studied the spec sheet of the xmc much but I'm pretty certain its not going to contain all the knick knacks and misc junk (useless content to myself) that are loaded into many receivers now. Also take a look at the emotiva forum theres an onkyo 886 on there for sale that may be a reasonable choice as well, but that units only for sale because that person went with a umc as well. The marantz 7005 I'd likely bypass and wait another month or two and buy the xmc first instead for practically the same or less depending if you have a discount card through emotiva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The umc is no longer for sale at emotiva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/clearance/products/umc1 how it reads to me is that they are just out of stock, but I could be wrong, it seems to me they will have another shipment coming in, im not sure when but a phone call or email to them would answer the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I agree it does seem like they will be getting more on for sale. However usually when something goes on clearance as the umc was then it's at the end of it's life span. Who knows. Could ask big Dan I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batchov Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've actually read some post of people who prefer the SC35 over the newer SC55/57 line. Have you had a Denon before? I'd be interested in how you think the sound compares to the Pioneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batchov Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Wow - where did you find the great deal? Just ebay type of thing? I really did like the Pioneer sound on my previous receiver and I didn't even have an Elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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