What's the latest word on the Emotiva UMC-1?


I just bought the Oppo 83 blu-ray player, and now see the Emotiva website says the UMC-1 processor is in initial shipping mode. At only $700, is this processor really of great quality and a bargain compared to the likes of more expensive units from Onkyo, Integra, Marantz, Rotel, etc? I'm looking to spend under $3,000. For strictly home theater use, would you go for the UMC-1 or what other product?
rxlarry99
The UMC-1 is the best deal in audio, period. Don't let the low price fool you, this is a very goos AV pre-pro. Plus, Emotiva gives you 30 days to evaluate, your only risk is the shipping cost, about $25...

-RW-
Please give us an update on the performance of the UMC-1 once anyone gets it setup.
user reviews are in the emotiva processors/preamps section of the forums on their site.
01-20-10: Ghstudio
Wrote: "user reviews are in the emotiva processors/preamps section of the forums on their site."

If there's a negative review, will emotiva leave it there?
I would be surprised!

Even if it might be fun to read, I don't give much credibily to this emotiva's fans forum.
I am on the pre order list for this unit, but had no idea when it would become available. I've owned other Emotiva products, and really like them. I have their CD player and it ist great. However, I got tired of waiting and not knowing the status, so I just purchased a used Integra DTC-9.8 processor. It offers all of the same options with the exception of the Dolbly Volume.

So if you have time to wait, I would recommend Emotiva products. They currently have a demo video on the UMC-1 on their site. Its pretty cool.