I have followed Emotiva for a few years and own 3 of their components, though not any of their pre-pros. Two of their previous models that I know of, including their current one, have had major issues, so it may be a bit early to presume bugless operation right off the bat. As well, they have had to deal with QC issues on several of their amps and other products.

The forthcoming XMC has some issues for me. No video processing whatsoever. Only one HDMI out. An obscure room correction brand never attempted in a unit at this price point, unlike Audyysey. The XLR inputs are a very small part of an uncertain picture at this point.
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Home Theater: Epson 8100, Onkyo 876, Outlaw 7125, Oppo 103, Speakers: Paradim Monitor 7, cc370, Totem Lynks x 4
2 Channel system: Oppo 95, Parasound Halo A21, Halo P7, Paradigm Signature S6
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