I'd say the XMC is mildly interesting until you see things like no video processing, only 1 HDMI out, and another unproven room correction component at this price point. I've seen photos of it and it's the usual overly blue impact with all of the lights. But seeing as to how their last pre-pro(UMC) was such a troubled product, many will take a wait and see attitude with the next one. Emotiva is positively giddy about the XMC, but they were about the UMC as well and it left me disenchanted with them that they could be so wrong.

I'm looking to upgrade to separates in my theater and am anticipating that the 7125 or 7200 will be added shortly. Emotiva doesn't even have a 7 channel amp, and they've introduced and cancelled so many amps and other products it gives the impression that they are still trying to find their way, fair enough, but it won't be on my dime.