Subhash,
My plan is to go for a UMC-1 little later. Right now I am using my Onkyo 706 as a preamp. Till now I was using the same configuration but with a NAD M25 7-channel amp (bought for atleast 5 times the price of Emotiva). Emotiva XPA-5 is as good if not better than the M25 at 1/5th price. Isn't it value for money.
I am planning to sell the Onkyo 706 and upgrade to UMC-1 shortly.
I will PM you my details.
Cheers.
i have the UMC-1 , you cud chk it out ,the diff it made from using An AVR as pre is quite explosive
i do plan to add on an XPA-3 or 5