When you mentioned that the Audiocontrol was practically an Arcam which I love, I looked for an audiocontrol on eBay and found an AVR-9 which is their top of the line last year model receiver and made an offer for $1500 and was accepted. So I’m exited for that. Great review by the way 👍
Hi great video , the audio control av processor is just like the lexicon MC 10 av also the ARCAM av 860 the rear panels are identical and uses the same platform , I’ve been using a denon avr x4300h for a couple of years then decided to have a separate av processor and power amps my system is 7.1.4 so after doing some research I purchased the Arcam av860 along with two marantz power amps , I had the Dirac live calibration done by my local hifi dealer , with every upgrade your never sure of the results but once everything was set up WOW it’s crazy how much more detail , control and an overall better sound , a well worth investment I’d recommend Arcam , lexicon , audiocontrol and with the arcam it’s about £1000 less than the other two :)
I came from the same Denon, x4300, and upgraded the power amps first. Nice bump in SQ. But going to this M5, was a significant jump. It sounded excellent even without Dirac. But combined with Dirac, it's now on a new level of clarity, balance, and dynamics.
Excellent, comprehensive review. Seems to nail all the most critical factors, especially reliability. Something I don't think the Emotiva RMC-1 will do. But all eyes on the Monolith HTP-1 now. Pretty solid track record based on their amps and subwoofers. Was the Maestro cleaner sounding than the NAD?
Great review, thanks! I've been considering adding the M5 to my system. One question: if the equipment rack is far away from the display device - like rooms away - is it possible to access the OSD? Is there a web interface or app?
I’m getting the X9 with the new JC1+s on Tekton Moabs in a few weeks. I want the DACs in the X9 so I might not have to buy a separate preamp(value!)and I can’t stand all of these janky 16 ch pre/pros that don’t work as advertised. It seems like AudioControl is the only company with a well specced, non boutique product that actually works. I hope I can trust the brand to not screw me on the X9 since I’ll have an early copy and nobody has reviewed it yet.🤞
Michael Fuller My house won’t be done for two months so I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I think I better get on it as it may take a while after I order. JC1+’s should be here in the next few days though. Hopefully yours will arrive soon and be bug free.
J573 good news. I just signed up as a dealer for Audiocontrol. I ordered 3 G4 amps. One savoy was delivered today, the other two will be delivered tomorrow. I preordered the x9 and all they will tell me is shipping soon.
J573 Hello, I’m a dealer for Audiocontrol at their highest level and an X9 plus a Savoy would be almost 7k at cost. That is good deal if you can get it. are you getting the 7,5 or 4 channel amp? I’ve signed up to be a Trinnov dealer as well. So i just received my trinnov altitude 16 with my new Audiocontrol Savoy 7 channel amps x 2 plus one 5 channel amp. Sounds amazing. Plus I’ve preordered 2 RS1000 Audiocontrol sub amps. Email me at woodlandshometheater@gmail.com if want. Thank you, Michael
Michael Fuller how much does just a Audiocontrol Maestro x9 or x7 go for? I thought the x9 is $9,600 and the x7 is $6,600 how is anyone getting a x9 plus a Amp for around 7K? How much does Do the in home markets negotiate on a price? And what kinda sound signature do the Audiocontrol amps have are they neutral,warm,bright?
@@therealshanelee I have allways used either Marantz and now Yamaha and been happy with both but if Anthem ever comes out with a new pre pro I would like to try that.
Unrelated but please reply haha cuz i havent heard from you or commented in a while; did the plans to get hands on with that nx7 end up falling through??
Hello Shane, im a 1st time receiver buyer im thinking of talking advantage of the sale on the marantz sr6013 or is it in my best interest to get the 6014 due to new tech? Ill be running 2 rf7 3s and rf64 3
Not quite what I’m looking for but am looking into Arcam, Anthem and Audio Control receivers but wanting to stay $2500 or less. The only issue I’ve really got is I don’t have a laptop or windows based computer I’ve got IMac and am wondering what you would recommend for a receiver that can do IMAX. May just get a Denon or Marantz and save a grand or more as well and not have to worry about connecting to Apple computer.
SpareChange do you think it’s really worth a grand more buying one of the 3 I mentioned or save the grand and go with a Marantz or Denon. I’m also concerned with the reliability and customer service with Marantz and Denon.
Lmao.. I literally cracked up when u said that Power Rangers is one of the best movies ever made... I am about to buy a second hand M5 for about 2k. I was debating between this versus the Anthem AVM60 used for about 2k. Do you still feel good about the M5? The AVM70 is appealing but runs about 3.5k... :(
Instead of buying this $5k unit that is outdated every few years. Anyone know of hardware that hooks to your PC, to use your PC as the processor? Then just update better software as it comes out? Instead of an outdated $5k unit every couple years?
This processor is too expensive for only 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS: X processing. It should have at least 9.1.6 along with DTS: X Pro, if not more outputs (maybe 11.1.8) in this price range. As others have already stated, the forthcoming Monoprice HTP-1 looks like a somewhat better deal.
When you mentioned that the Audiocontrol was practically an Arcam which I love, I looked for an audiocontrol on eBay and found an AVR-9 which is their top of the line last year model receiver and made an offer for $1500 and was accepted. So I’m exited for that. Great review by the way 👍
A quiet place is a masterpiece for sure :-) Thanks for the review.
Hi great video , the audio control av processor is just like the lexicon MC 10 av also the ARCAM av 860 the rear panels are identical and uses the same platform , I’ve been using a denon avr x4300h for a couple of years then decided to have a separate av processor and power amps my system is 7.1.4 so after doing some research I purchased the Arcam av860 along with two marantz power amps , I had the Dirac live calibration done by my local hifi dealer , with every upgrade your never sure of the results but once everything was set up WOW it’s crazy how much more detail , control and an overall better sound , a well worth investment
I’d recommend Arcam , lexicon , audiocontrol and with the arcam it’s about £1000 less than the other two :)
I came from the same Denon, x4300, and upgraded the power amps first. Nice bump in SQ. But going to this M5, was a significant jump. It sounded excellent even without Dirac. But combined with Dirac, it's now on a new level of clarity, balance, and dynamics.
I wish we had more IMAX ENHANCED audio in newer titles.
Is there a review for the RMC-1 coming out soon? Im curious how it stacks up and if it's still plagued with issues :D
Excellent, comprehensive review. Seems to nail all the most critical factors, especially reliability. Something I don't think the Emotiva RMC-1 will do. But all eyes on the Monolith HTP-1 now. Pretty solid track record based on their amps and subwoofers. Was the Maestro cleaner sounding than the NAD?
It was a little cleaner sounding than the NAD. I think I had different amps though. That could attribute to it.
@@therealshanelee hard to beat the sound quality of the NAD. As long as its not on the repair bench.
Nice review brother I hope one of these days you can review trinnov 16
🤭
Another great upload
LEXICON RV9 by Harman with logic 7 🙌🏻🎥 lovely review 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks 🙏🏻
You running Lexicon?
SpareChange yes buddy i do have lexicon Rv9
Since its based off of Arcam's AV41, what would be the reason to get this over the Arcam since Arcam is more widely available??
In your opinion, this AudioControl is better than arcan av 31 or Anthem mrx 1140 ?
great review man!!!
For $6,000 it needs a few more pieces and dual sub calibration is a must.
The upcoming newer version has all that. The X7.
Waiting for that rmc 1 review
Can’t believe no dual independent subwoofers on a product like this-thats not “window dressing” -its essential to raise you experience ....
The newer models have dual independent sub outputs.
Sound pretty cool
I notice theirs was a dealer near me. But that’s a little to rich for me
Great review, thanks! I've been considering adding the M5 to my system. One question: if the equipment rack is far away from the display device - like rooms away - is it possible to access the OSD? Is there a web interface or app?
No web interface.
I’m getting the X9 with the new JC1+s on Tekton Moabs in a few weeks. I want the DACs in the X9 so I might not have to buy a separate preamp(value!)and I can’t stand all of these janky 16 ch pre/pros that don’t work as advertised. It seems like AudioControl is the only company with a well specced, non boutique product that actually works. I hope I can trust the brand to not screw me on the X9 since I’ll have an early copy and nobody has reviewed it yet.🤞
J573 Did you get your X9 yet? I’ve ordered mine as well.
Michael Fuller My house won’t be done for two months so I haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I think I better get on it as it may take a while after I order. JC1+’s should be here in the next few days though. Hopefully yours will arrive soon and be bug free.
J573 good news. I just signed up as a dealer for Audiocontrol. I ordered 3 G4 amps. One savoy was delivered today, the other two will be delivered tomorrow. I preordered the x9 and all they will tell me is shipping soon.
J573 Hello, I’m a dealer for Audiocontrol at their highest level and an X9 plus a Savoy would be almost 7k at cost. That is good deal if you can get it. are you getting the 7,5 or 4 channel amp? I’ve signed up to be a Trinnov dealer as well. So i just received my trinnov altitude 16 with my new Audiocontrol Savoy 7 channel amps x 2 plus one 5 channel amp. Sounds amazing. Plus I’ve preordered 2 RS1000 Audiocontrol sub amps. Email me at woodlandshometheater@gmail.com if want. Thank you, Michael
Michael Fuller how much does just a Audiocontrol Maestro x9 or x7 go for? I thought the x9 is $9,600 and the x7 is $6,600 how is anyone getting a x9 plus a Amp for around
7K? How much does Do the in home markets negotiate on a price? And what kinda sound signature do the Audiocontrol amps have are they neutral,warm,bright?
Nice review, never heard of that brand before.
They been around for decades. Their HT gear is on the high end.
@@therealshanelee I have allways used either Marantz and now Yamaha and been happy with both but if Anthem ever comes out with a new pre pro I would like to try that.
Oh my..... Car audio in the 80s. The Epicenter. For the home Richter Scale.
Unrelated but please reply haha cuz i havent heard from you or commented in a while; did the plans to get hands on with that nx7 end up falling through??
Widescreen review has been holding it hostage forever.
Nice review. Two questions. How is the MC5 with music? (That's why I got the NAD M17) Is the Oppo still in or has it been replaced with the Panasonic?
I have both players in the rack. I honestly don't listen to music in the theater. I have a separate system for that so I didn't even bother trying.
@@therealshanelee Gotcha. I'm the weirdo that has a music / theater room. Had to make due with the space I've got.
When will you review anthem avm 90?
Can you do a review of the Meridian 861
Like to see you do a room tour tour
It's in the works.
Have you ever demo'd audio control's amps? How do they sound vs Rotel?
I have. And they sound like Arcam.
Hello Shane, im a 1st time receiver buyer im thinking of talking advantage of the sale on the marantz sr6013 or is it in my best interest to get the 6014 due to new tech? Ill be running 2 rf7 3s and rf64 3
You'll be safe with either.
hey shane do you think you can do a review of the trinnov altitude 32 processor
Stay tuned.
what do you use for atmos speakers, dont see atmos\celing speakers on Arendal's website
I use their 1723 Surround S mounted on the ceiling.
Not quite what I’m looking for but am looking into Arcam, Anthem and Audio Control receivers but wanting to stay $2500 or less. The only issue I’ve really got is I don’t have a laptop or windows based computer I’ve got IMac and am wondering what you would recommend for a receiver that can do IMAX. May just get a Denon or Marantz and save a grand or more as well and not have to worry about connecting to Apple computer.
They're a DIRAC app as well.
SpareChange do you think it’s really worth a grand more buying one of the 3 I mentioned or save the grand and go with a Marantz or Denon. I’m also concerned with the reliability and customer service with Marantz and Denon.
Lexicon Mc-10 review??
I believe that's been discontinued.
Lmao.. I literally cracked up when u said that Power Rangers is one of the best movies ever made...
I am about to buy a second hand M5 for about 2k. I was debating between this versus the Anthem AVM60 used for about 2k. Do you still feel good about the M5? The AVM70 is appealing but runs about 3.5k... :(
Do it. The AudioControl is an awesome prepro.
No dual subwoofer, independently calibrated....6k?.....
That's Dirac limitation. For now.
Huh, so it sounds better than NAD? Surprising. What about single crossover point for all speakers, didn't you find it limiting?
The NAD was buggy when I had it. It was a combo of sounding good and working with my setup which the NAD didn't.
@@therealshanelee yeah I remember that, I just mean sound quality here.
I'd say there were even with each other for movies. I'd give the edge to the NAD for music if you've got a dual purpose music/ movie system.
Thank you very much, Shane. This helps a lot :-)
How does the Anthem AVM 60 stack up to the Maestro M5 regarding sound processing?
Maestro was cleaner sounding.
@@therealshanelee for 2x the money... yea that's to be expected
What is the device you are holding at 6:27?
It's a Vizio tablet.
Hey man what DACs is this unit using and does it have auro 3D?
I probably should have mentioned in the video. It uses Cirrus CS42528 for all channels. And no there isn't Auro3D.
Instead of buying this $5k unit that is outdated every few years. Anyone know of hardware that hooks to your PC, to use your PC as the processor? Then just update better software as it comes out? Instead of an outdated $5k unit every couple years?
Nothing that hooks to a PC but Trinnov uses a PC platform and the new Emotiva prepros operate on Linux.
This processor is too expensive for only 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS: X processing. It should have at least 9.1.6 along with DTS: X Pro, if not more outputs (maybe 11.1.8) in this price range. As others have already stated, the forthcoming Monoprice HTP-1 looks like a somewhat better deal.
SpareChange power rangers best movie ever made nuhhh not even close I'll go with Saving Private Ryan or The Dark knight. But great review as always
I’m assuming the extra grand is to pay the middleman...
that's a carbon copy of Lexicon processor
Which is a copy of the Arcam.
Yep
Which sucks