As you may be aware, Emotiva has just published product pages for their new "plus" versions of their HT processors. They have been bragging that the interface is responsive, and they seem to have all the "things" we'd expect. But details are a bit few and far between, and the launch is delayed.
Given that there are now published product pages, my first question is, what is the difference? The RMC 1+ has a panel for adding optional balanced inputs, but is that the only difference? The listings are not exactly copy and pasted, because formatting is slightly different. But otherwise they are nearly word for word. It's strange given that there is a $1,000 price difference, but same channel count, nearly the same inputs, same software features....
Truth is I am rooting for them! I feel like they are the underdogs and are due to catch a big break. But I know the previous models were a bit lackluster. So what do you think? Worth it, or wait for Amir to do his work?
(Images pulled from the new product listings posted today, but they look to be the old models? There is no "+" on the front panels! And why does the link for the RMC-1 say "copy"?)
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Given that there are now published product pages, my first question is, what is the difference? The RMC 1+ has a panel for adding optional balanced inputs, but is that the only difference? The listings are not exactly copy and pasted, because formatting is slightly different. But otherwise they are nearly word for word. It's strange given that there is a $1,000 price difference, but same channel count, nearly the same inputs, same software features....
Truth is I am rooting for them! I feel like they are the underdogs and are due to catch a big break. But I know the previous models were a bit lackluster. So what do you think? Worth it, or wait for Amir to do his work?
(Images pulled from the new product listings posted today, but they look to be the old models? There is no "+" on the front panels! And why does the link for the RMC-1 say "copy"?)

XMC-2+ 16 Channel 9.1.6 Discrete Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Processor
The XMC-2+ is a state-of-the-art surround sound processor - designed to serve as the center of a home theater and surround sound music system.


RMC-1+ 16 Channel Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Cinema Processor
The RMC-1+ is a surround sound processor - designed to serve as the nerve center of a modern home theater or surround sound music system.

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