Tonewinner pre/pro.

[billy p]

https://www.summithifi.com/products/...releasing-soon

I stumbled upon this for affordable pre-pro AV processor unit...up to 16ch, most...if not, all the bells and whistles...but I'm hesitant to pay for the luxury of 16ch of amplification...what do you guys think and what's the word on various audio circles.

[rvsixer]

In comparison to the competition....I'll start off with its not a true 16-channel processor, lacks room correction, etc.

Tonewinner adds more competitive features under the Emotiva label.

[curtis]

...lacks room correction, etc.

Well...it lists this:

• Built-in auto room correction by Tone Winner

[rvsixer]

Well...it lists this:

• Built-in auto room correction by Tone Winner

In the owners manual, its called something else, and with little/no explanation of what it does or how it does it.

So I am sure not really on any level remotely as sophisticated as as Audyssey, Dirac, etc. At least it does have some nice manual EQ.

[curtis]

I stumbled upon this for affordable pre-pro AV processor unit...up to 16ch, most...if not, all the bells and whistles...but I'm hesitant to pay for the luxury of 16ch of amplification...what do you guys think and what's the word on various audio circles.

billy...I know Tonewinner makes some stuff for Emotiva, and you know I am not a fan.

I would put that $1700 into a receiver from one of the major brands, or look for a used processor.

[billy p]

billy...I know Tonewinner makes some stuff for Emotiva, and you know I am not a fan.

I would put that $1700 into a receiver from one of the major brands, or look for a used processor.

Yea...given todays standard most AV companies use proprietary REQ....hardware. I read somewhere they provide some of the parts for the newer Emotiva line...but I'm very suspect of them, given all the issues they had with previous units which you've alluded too.

I sold my current unit and looking at several closely priced options from Anthem(15% off spring sale), Denon and new Marantz *C* lineup.

The new X3800H will be Dirac compliant via SW update...albeit additional cost and from my past experiences both ARC and Audyssey xt32/app get very good results...but for some reason or another I've always wanted separates and the new class D amps offer tons of affordable options...gears are constantly spinning...oye!!

[racrawford65]

I echo Curtis' post...I'm definitely not a fan of Emotiva, particularly processors, based on my experience with the UMC-1 (it sounded good but was buggy as hell. After a year of firmware upgrades, still not nearly good enough. Emotiva gave up and I returned mine) and from what I've read about later processors.

There's a couple of MRX1120's on usaudiomart for around $2K. Newer models (MRX) is currently on sale

[curtis]

I lust after a new processor, but can't justify it. They are so expensive. If I could, Anthem is high on my list as I have been very happy with my AVM 60, as is the new Marantz, as well as other Dirac capable receivers/processors...seems to be some good options out there.

If someone wanted to make a donation, I would love a Trinnov unit.

[billy p]

I lust after a new processor, but can't justify it. They are so expensive. If I could, Anthem is high on my list as I have been very happy with my AVM 60, as is the new Marantz, as well as other Dirac capable receivers/processors...seems to be some good options out there.

If someone wanted to make a donation, I would love a Trinnov unit.

Ha...you'd require a lot of donations...lol.

OR...set up a go fund me page...

[racrawford65]

I lust after a new processor, but can't justify it. They are so expensive. If I could, Anthem is high on my list as I have been very happy with my AVM 60, as is the new Marantz, as well as other Dirac capable receivers/processors...seems to be some good options out there.

If someone wanted to make a donation, I would love a Trinnov unit.

You'll really love the AVM70 or AVM90 (if you have the $$). I've been tempted to upgrade from the 70 to the 90 based on multiple comments on the AVS Owner's Forum and consolidate my equipment.