Emotiva XPA-3

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    Isn't this a Wanted Ad?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    My apologies. I did not intend to leave the decimal point out on the distortion figure. It is stated at .1% and not at 1% as I noted. I was going to post some info on the older Adcom's, but the website is under construction. Also I noticed a few changes at EMO. The bottom line is for the money you can do better buying a used amp from another manufacture. Especially after they raised their prices.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited January 2011
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    You need to reread the Emotiva specs so as to not misinform others.

    If you dislike the product fine, but don't say thiings about it or its specifications that are simply untrue.

    There is nothing being misinformed,Emotiva is OK for HT,remember I still run the XPA-3 and I'm fine with it.. but when it comes to music it fails in clarity,depth,and seperation. if you just want something so you can crank it up then fine Emotiva works great. But I'm in this for something more then just my system being loud.

    For the average Joe Emotiva will be just fine,not everyone wants to go deep into this hobby and chase the Audio Nirvana. I am by no means saying Emotiva Sucks,it has it's place and Like I said most people want to power their HT set up with a little juice and thats where I think Emotiva shines.. Like I said I got to see and hear a full Emotiva system at the audio show and I was far from WOW'ed.

    Again I don't think most people that chime in looking for power for there system are in this for a hobby they just want something to juice up what they have,and maybe thats where some of us fail when one chimes in wanting a amp for there system,maybe some of us have moved so far along we forget where we started I know I have,but I still have my Opinon when I like or dislike something as well as everyone else...

    Larry.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited January 2011
    I haven't been a polk forum member as long as most of you, but I cant recall a topic that divides so many members as Emotiva Amplifiers seem to do.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited January 2011
    jinjuku wrote: »

    Maybe the synergy of amp, cables, and speakers just wasn't right for you. Who knows.

    I will agree with you about the synergy,but then why did Emotiva Fail at the audio show with all Emotiva equipment????
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited January 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    I haven't been a polk forum member as long as most of you, but I cant recall a topic that divides so many members as Emotiva Amplifiers seem to do.

    It's because all of us are looking for something different,something that fit's us and our own budget.. we all have a different budget it's what you find that will make you happy and if you want to upgrade and you can do so. I say get your ears on as much gear as you can if you really want this as a hobby,if not a good receiver and a Emotiva amp will make the average person smile from ear to ear..
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    I haven't been a Polk forum member as long as most of you, but I cant recall a topic that divides so many members as Emotiva Amplifiers seem to do.

    Cables:tongue:

    On a serious note I choose to recommend gear that I have heard and liked. There are a lot of fan boys out there with little experience giving opinions on what people should spend their money on. People that give recommendations on specs... I had listened to some fan boys in the past and regretted purchases I made based on these recommendations. I see people chime in with their opinions about gear they never heard based on what others have said. I am sure there are people that are happy with EMO that have heard other equipment. If you had $10,000 to buy a car would you buy the cheapest car made new(OP was asking about used I know...), or would you shop for a used car with that same money? You can get a much better used car with 10g's than a new car with 10g's. That is my whole point.
    Ben
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  • BigA524
    BigA524 Posts: 63
    edited January 2011
    Not sure If I would be considered a true audiophile but Ive been buying and selling speakers and avr's forever but never dipping into the pricey stuff. 3 years ago I decided to setup to the RTis and those are the best Ive ever heard. Not sure if its top of the line but love the sound. I never thought I was getting the best out of them so now I decided to get an amp after a successful fantasy football season. ;D
    So this will be my first dip into the amp pool and the emo seems like a good amp and at right price. Whether I'll notice a difference or not, I guess we'll have to wait until I find one.
    Marantz 1607 - Polk S60 - S35 - Emotiva XPA-3 - Polk DSWPRO550wi
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    An EMO is definitely better than running just an AVR. You do have Pre outs correct?
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  • BigA524
    BigA524 Posts: 63
    edited January 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    An EMO is definitely better than running just an AVR. You do have Pre outs correct?

    yes, outs for all channels
    Marantz 1607 - Polk S60 - S35 - Emotiva XPA-3 - Polk DSWPRO550wi
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited January 2011
    BigA524 wrote: »
    yes, outs for all channels

    Then you will be very happy but why not just get a new one since a used one sells for almost the same price.. One thing about Emo right now is the resale of them is really good..
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2011
    Also if you buy new you can return it for a refund if you find it fatiguing to your ears. I know there is a wait, but have patience young grasshopper.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited January 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I will agree with you about the synergy,but then why did Emotiva Fail at the audio show with all Emotiva equipment????

    Maybe time for a different thread? If they were powering their line up of speakers, well lets say their speakers aren't the end all be all.

    Now stick something like their XPA-2 or even the 3 on a pair of PSB Synchrony 1's and then we'll have something to discuss.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited January 2011
    Maybe it's my ears only, but my 2-channel Polk Audio Lsi15 bedroom set is being driven by an Emotiva XPA-2 (Pangea AC9 power cable, Outlaw PCA ICs, KK 4tc speaker cables), and I've enjoyed its musical ability very much. My Denon AVR-4810ci receiver and Oppo BDP-93 SACD/DVD-Audio/Bluray player are no slouch for music.
    To whoever complains about the Emo XPA-2, maybe, just maybe, your speakers don't blend well with it. Mine did.
    Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
    Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
    Living room:
    LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
    Bedroom:
    Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
    Other rooms:
    Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
    audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000
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  • Slyder01
    Slyder01 Posts: 115
    edited January 2011
    I personally like buying things new, it seems i have bad luck with used
    Yamaha rx-a2000 AVR
    Polk csi5 Center
    Polk rt16 Main
    Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
    Paradigm Micro Rear Back
    Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
    PSW 450 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
    DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
    Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
    Sony BDPs370
    Room Size 15x30
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited January 2011
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    I agree, I thoroughly enjoy the XPA-2 or pair of UPA-1's with my LSi25's.
    Yeah I have the Adcom 5802 too. It is a very nice amp but for me it doesn't outshine the Emotiva amps as some on here might suggest.

    Mind you that is with my ears, listening to my speakers in my rooms. Individual results may vary.:wink:

    If you ever decide to part with your adcom 5802 give me first dibs. Seriously.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited January 2011
    I've had a bunch of Emo amps the last few years (UPA-1's, UPA-2, XPA-2, XPA-3, XPA-5, RPA-2) they all had their strengths and weaknesses. In my room, with my gear, I felt like the RPA-2 (and its cool meters) was the best for music, with the UPA-1's close behind. I thought my XPA-2/3 combo for HT was great! That being said, I'll take my current Cinenova Grande 5 amp over any of them. But then again with an MSRP of almost 4k there's a pretty significant difference in price.
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2011
    ^^^ The RPA-2 was the emo amp that first drew my attention a couple of years ago. I wanted one, but ended up settling for an XPA-2 when the RPA went OOP. I'm curious if I would still have it, considering that I eventually moved the XPAs in and out of my system.
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  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited January 2011
    I think if I spent more time doing some critical listening I would have kept the RPA-2. But being more of a HT buff I decided to sell it to a friend with a 2ch setup. He still has it and says thats the one piece of gear he will never sell.
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
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  • jcandy
    jcandy Posts: 501
    edited January 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    For the average Joe Emotiva will be just fine.

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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2011
    jcandy wrote: »
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    He's probably got some really fine sounding cable risers. I heard that they really image well and make for a large soundstage, while also providing for a blacker background. But I'm just an average Joe who happens to like Polk loudspeakers.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2011
    jcandy wrote: »
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    :rolleyes:

    sure.
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