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Alternatives to Emotiva UMC-1/audio vs HDMI

Looking to move up from my Emotiva LMC-1 for better sound processing, not for HDMI handling. My surround speaker set-up is offset, so individual setting would be great. Also, would like to improve on cable, USB processing. Is there anything to compare with the UMC-1 in these areas? All comments appreciated.
Thanks, Jon
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sthomas12321
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If I was going to upgrade from a UMC-1, I would spend the $1600-$1800 and get a used Anthem 50. I know you say you don't need HDMI, but you will before to long. Everything is HDMI, and you would be missing a lot of HD audio formats to start with.
sthomas12321
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For the record, I have owned the Anthem 30, Bryston sp-1.7, rotel 1068, and several other prepro's. I feel the UMC 1 is just as good(better then some of those) at both 2 channel and home theater processing. The Anthem may have been slightly better, not sure. The UMC has a manual EQ setup that takes even two channel beyond the Anthem IMO.
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