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RE: A kind request of advice - Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0

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mrdavis842

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In Reply to: RE: A kind request of advice - Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0 posted by beppe61 on December 08, 2013 at 01:50:31

Any pre/pro with Audyssey or Dolby (or both) loudness/volume control should do what you want but since you are only listening to 2 channel why spend the money on an un-needed pre/pro. You can use a high quality Gefen volume stabilizer with 5.1 to 2-channel downmix. It has been discontinued but can still be purchased. B&H has it for $142.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/763526-REG/Gefen_GTV_VOLCONT_D_Auto_Volume_Stabilizer_w.html

Gefen Auto Volume Stabilizer (Open in New Window)

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RE: A kind request of advice - Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0 - beppe61 13:20:45 12/08/13 (4)
Thank you very much indeed for your kind and valuable advice
I will look for the unit but i am not completely against the idea of a pre processor
Could you suggest me a good entry level brand/model ? Emotiva ?
Kind regards,
bg
- RE: A kind request of advice - Downmix from 5.1 to 2.0 - mrdavis842 14:29:35 12/09/13 (2)
  The Emotiva UMC-200 would be an excellent pre/pro and got a rave review in Sound & Vision but it does not have the loudness control that you want, not even a proprietary one. It is currently marked down from $699 to $499 on Emotive's website. I don't know if you can find a good entry level pre/pro with loudness control. Maybe a used one? You can get an A/V receiver, between $450 and $650, with loudness control and use it as a pre/pro though.
  - UMC-200 does not have loudness control. However... - rlw 05:12:54 12/13/13 (1)
    It does have an 11 band EQ and 3 storage "buckets" for retaining settings. You could easily develop your own loudness curve and store it to one of the buckets...
    
    -RW-
    - RE: UMC-200 does not have loudness control. However... - mrdavis842 09:41:45 12/13/13 (0)
      The 11 band graphic equalizer adjusts amplitude at/around specific frequencies to compensate for room modes and equipment deficiencies. It is not a loudness control and would not solve the OPs issue.
      
      Audyssey and Dolby loudness control do the following:
      
      Boosts low and high-frequency content dynamically
      
      Enables consistent volume levels
      
      Delivers the perception of full-range audio at any volume level
- Emotiva UMC-200... - rlw 11:22:12 12/09/13 (0)
  This is a very good entry level preprocessor. They come up for sale on Audiogon periodically and you can also find deals on the EmotivaLounge.com - look in the Emporium section...
  
  -RW-

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