The Emotiva LMC-1 delivers an engaging, natural sound stage whether set up for home theater or two channel music. The LMC-1 features 8-channel analog inputs for SACD and DVD-A sources, 7.1 RCA outputs to your favorite amplifier (such as the Emotiva LPA-1), Dolby Pro Logic IIx for turning your 2-channel sources into 5.1/6.1/7.1 as well as all the other formats such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6 decoding.

The LMC-1 also features video up conversion. This allows you to run all your composite, S--video and component sources to the LMC-1 and output all on a single component video cable. The LMC-1 has three 100Mhz component inputs and the OSD (on-screen display) is available over component too.

What about HDMI? Available at no charge, the HSM-1 external HDMI switcher will seamlessly integrate with your LMC-1 processor. It features two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. It connects through a special connection block on the back of the LMC-1. This allows the LMC-1 to control the switcher! Press SAT and the switcher changes over to input #1. Press DVD and the switcher changes to input #2. This operation allows the HSM-1 to operate as if it was built into the LMC-1 chassis. This eases control of your system by alleviating the need to switch the video input on your TV as well as the audio input on your processor. One button press and you are done!

Additional Features: For those that want to install outdoor speakers or a two channel system in another room, the LMC-1 has a built in 2 x 25 watt amplifier! No need to purchase another pre-amp, amplifier and source! You can play one digital and one analog source simultaneously or you can copy the digital source to both zones.

Certainly behind performance but still very important are the cosmetics of the product. It does not have to be ugly in order to sound good. The LMC-1 features a beautiful solid milled aluminum faceplate with silver accent panels. Its compact package makes placement easy and it runs cool so you can stack it directly on top of the LPA-1 amplifier if you like.

The LMC-1 is an excellent value and will surely be a benchmark for low cost/high performance processors throughout the industry. If you are looking to get more out of your system, try out the Emotiva LMC-1 today. Don't forget our our 30 day in home trial. We're confident that you will not be disappointed!

• Crystal Semiconductor based 7.1 Chanel Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro-Logic II/IIx, DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6 decoding

• Audiophile grade 24-bit/192kHz CODEC

• OSD (On Screen Display) for easy set up and calibration. Logical and easy to use. OSD is available on Component, S-Video and composite outputs

• Automatic up-conversion of S-video and composite video sources to 480i component video

• 0.5dB resolution on the Master Volume and on all Level Trims

• Second zone audio capability; can play audio sources independent of the main zone

• Independent Delay Time Adjustment for the Center, Rear Surrounds and Side Surrounds

• Full-time digital down-mix for analog two-channel tape recording and second zone audio output from multi-channel digital sources

• Full function custom IR remote control

• Second zone IR remote capability

• Internal 2 x 25 watt second zone power amplifier. Tracks the selected second zone audio source.

• Optional second zone wall mount remote control panel with display of level and source select (requires 2 gang electrical box opening)

• FM/AM tuner with 40 presets

• HDMI - External automatic 2x1 switcher included

Maintains 480i, 480p, 720p, 720i, 1080i and 1080p resolutions. High quality silver contact relays provide a high bandwidth, passive signal path. Supports cable runs of up to 50 feet

• Three sets of HDTV compatible wide-bandwidth component video inputs with buffered outputs

• Five sets of audio/video inputs, each with audio, S-video, and composite video

• Two pair audio-only inputs

• Eight channel analog audio input using RCA connectors for DVD-A, SACD, or other external multi-channel source

• Digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs for four sources: three coax or optical and one coax only

• RCA line level outputs for all channels

• DSP based tone controls

• User selectable crossover frequency for all speakers when set to small

• 8 DSP surround sound modes available

• External trigger outputs and infrared inputs

• Modular internal construction

• 2 RU chassis w/ solid milled aluminum faceplate

• IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC configurable.

• 17” W x 3 7/8” H x 13” D

• Weight - 20.5 lbs.

• Warranty: Five Years, parts and labor