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I've done a comparison running an oppo 105 2.1/5.1 analogue. I sold it and bought the 103 and bought an Emotiva UMC-200 which had eq adjusting, better volume control, the XLR connections were killer compared to the RCA' s in the oppo 105. Overall sound quality was better defined, smoother midrange as the oppo seemed very lean. Also you could adjust different crossovers for any speaker with UMC-200 instead the oppo only allowing one crossover for all. The oppo doesn't allow when running floorstanding( full range)speakers with sub for 2 channel to set speakers full range( large)- sub won't activate. The front speaker setting needs to be set at small for sub to run. For movies the sub ran fine. I am waiting the XMC-1 as they are backed up with pre-orders. The UMC-200 was -$800 shipped was $600 cheaper than the oppo 105. A real no-brainer.

Dawgbyte,

I've sold my UMC-200 and in regards to the Xmc-1, there is no power rating. It is simply a multi channel pre/processor with no amplification. I have not purchased the xmc-1 as I am awaiting a custom server,outboard power supply, and high end dac. You'll also need to run a separate power amp with XLR's or rca interconnects.

I have never tried multi room zones with the UMC-200 so I can't help you in that regard.