EMOTIVA Catalog
pearsall001
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I just got one in the mail, I didn't even know they did that. Just curious if anyone else received one. Interesting new Reference Series they are releasing. XPR-1 monoblock, 1200w/1900w-8/4ohm, XPR-2 stereo 600w/1200w-8/4ohm, XPR-5 multi channel, 400w/600w-8/4ohm. Very interesting line up. This is simply an FYI post. Flamers please save it for another day.
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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WOW! Those are some big numbers on all those amplifiers! They never tell the amperage though to go along with their wattage numbers. However, they must be pretty decent.AVR - Onkyo NR809
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I have seen alot of flamage on most forums about the EMOTIVA gear.
I heard some last year (local guy), and have to admit, the amp did nothing wrong as far as I was concerned (maybe a hair bright).
I thought it sounded really pretty good in 2 ch.
He was even using Aluminum hard dome NHT tweeters!
Not the best I have heard, but really nice, no complaints from me what so ever.
Guess it is a matter of source components, and like everything else, YMMV.Testing
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Emotiva makes EXCELLENT stuff.
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Of course it COULD be misconstrued that I am somewhat biased.......
Emotiva ERT_8.3 Reference Towers for L/R Mains
Emotiva ERM-6.3 for Center Channel
Emotiva ERD-1's, (four) for surrounds
Emotiva UPA-7 7 channel amplifier
Emotiva ERC-1 Reference CD Player
Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier
Emotiva UMC-1 Audio-Video Processor (on its way)
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player
Twin Epik Dynasty 18 inch Subwoofers
Samsung LN52A750 52 inch Series Auto Motion Plus™ 240 Hz LCD
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twin Epik Dynasty 18 inch Subwoofers
You know if you had better bass I might believe ya!
Nice system, welcome to the forum Ray!:cheesygrin:Testing
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WOW! Those are some big numbers on all those amplifiers! They never tell the amperage though to go along with their wattage numbers. However, they must be pretty decent.
I received the catalog. They must buy the names from one of the stereo/video magazines I subscribe to. Regarding the amp ratings, whether this matters or not, I noticed that their 4 ohm rating is only slightly higher than the 8 ohm rating.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Oh goodie, I need some toilet paper.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Oh goodie, I need some toilet paper.
This may very well be your next amplifier Jesse!
Has your name wrote all over it!
Rumor has it they are coming out with a 3k watt "F1" edition.
You heard anything about that?:eek:Testing
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I got the catalog... didn't even open it before I tossed it out.
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I laid mine out on the kitchen floor for the puppy to read!!
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Their current monoblocks double into 4 ohms, and I'm disappointed when any manufacturer departs from the model.I noticed that their 4 ohm rating is only slightly higher than the 8 ohm rating. -
Their current monoblocks double into 4 ohms, and I'm disappointed when any manufacturer departs from the model.
True. My mistake for just doing a quick glance, and then making an assumption.
To be honest, while I understand the business model, design in USA, manufacture in China, and sell over Internet, I just cannot get a gripe on the crazy low prices with the claim of using premium components, 5 year warranty, and free shipping. Maybe other manufacturers gear does have higher margins than Emotiva, but selling a 1000w (4 ohm) monoblock for $850 cannot be providing much profit. Something just does not add up.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Their current monoblocks double into 4 ohms, and I'm disappointed when any manufacturer departs from the model. Testing
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Glad they didn't waste a tree to send me one.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
I've never owned any Emotiva gear. but I would definitely consider it. I friend of mine got one of their UMC-1's , and a XPA-2. Whenlistening to this setup with his Maggie 1.7's and his Oppo I was more than impressed. Actually, I was blown away especially considering the price he paid for this stuff. Amp is built like a tank. It you don't trust your ears, then don't listen to this stuff.Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One
Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151 -
I've never owned any Emotiva gear. but I would definitely consider it. I friend of mine got one of their UMC-1's , and a XPA-2. Whenlistening to this setup with his Maggie 1.7's and his Oppo I was more than impressed. Actually, I was blown away especially considering the price he paid for this stuff. Amp is built like a tank. It you don't trust your ears, then don't listen to this stuff.
I trust my ears, that's why I roll my own. The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
The XPA-5 in my HT setup has done a great job. It's not quite as articulate, detailed, or refined as the 110lb beast of a BAT VK-500 in my 2-channel rig, but it's a solid amplifier nonetheless.
Although, now that I'm going LSiM in the HT setup, I'll be looking to replace it with either a B&K Reference 200.5 or a Parasound HCA-2205... not because the Emotiva is BAD, just because the LSiM's are so GOOD.:biggrin:2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's
Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses
Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's -
Having never heard an Emo amp I can't pass judgement. But their new lineup is very intriguing. The XPR-2 stereo amp (600w 8 ohm, 1200w 4 ohm) especially looks tempting. Their new line appears to be completely different from previous models. At it's selling price the XPR-2 just might be worth a whirl in my system to check it out. Nothing ventured nothing gained."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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It's bang-for-the-buck gear, ala Outlaw, SVS (in the beginning), and other's of the same business model. It's better to have it in the market so that more people can start their journey, rather than be excluded from becoming an audio/HT enthusias. Never underestimate the show-off factor to a room full of your buddies, who don't have any more clue as to what good performing gear and SQ is than you do. The tide rises all ships.DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED
Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC -
Wattage ratings really don't mean anything beyond the "testosterone" factor regarding mine is bigger than yours. The mailman has been instructed to never leave any literature from Emotiva in my mailbox.
It's entry level HT gear nothing more. If that's what floats your boat, then get your $$$ out and enjoy.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
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I'd like to hear a Emo setup.Dan
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Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
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Wattage ratings really don't mean anything beyond the "testosterone" factor regarding mine is bigger than yours. The mailman has been instructed to never leave any literature from Emotiva in my mailbox.
It's entry level HT gear nothing more. If that's what floats your boat, then get your $$$ out and enjoy.
H9
The audio god's have spoken...everyone listen up now. :biggrin: I do find it ironic though that most of the guys here that disparidge Emo gear are running with Polk speakers. A laughable offense on other forums to say the least. The word audiophile & Polk can't be used in the same sentence. Of course we all know better & Polk is well admired here on this forum. Others simply disagree for whatever reason. The same goes for all other manuf. & are trashed on other forums as well, such as McIntosh, Krell, MF, PASS, Jeff Rowland etc. etc. etc. It just goes to show you that this is one fickle hobby & that opinions will be all over the map."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
So why do you have any interest in Polk AudioRay in Kingwood wrote: »Of course it COULD be misconstrued that I am somewhat biased.......
Emotiva ERT_8.3 Reference Towers for L/R Mains
Emotiva ERM-6.3 for Center Channel
Emotiva ERD-1's, (four) for surrounds
Emotiva UPA-7 7 channel amplifier
Emotiva ERC-1 Reference CD Player
Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier
Emotiva UMC-1 Audio-Video Processor (on its way)
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player
Twin Epik Dynasty 18 inch Subwoofers
Samsung LN52A750 52 inch Series Auto Motion Plus™ 240 Hz LCDPOLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1 -
Wattage ratings really don't mean anything beyond the "testosterone" factor regarding mine is bigger than yours. The mailman has been instructed to never leave any literature from Emotiva in my mailbox.
It's entry level HT gear nothing more. If that's what floats your boat, then get your $$$ out and enjoy.
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Some people aren't happy unless they have someone to kick around.
I was at a listening session with classe, Odyssey, Emotiva, and Threshold, and Several people thought the Emotiva was every bit as good as any other amplifier. Myself included. Dollar for Dollar, Emotiva does quite welldesign is where science and art break even. -
It's bang-for-the-buck gear, ala Outlaw, SVS (in the beginning), and other's of the same business model. It's better to have it in the market so that more people can start their journey, rather than be excluded from becoming an audio/HT enthusias. Never underestimate the show-off factor to a room full of your buddies, who don't have any more clue as to what good performing gear and SQ is than you do. The tide rises all ships.
1+ dkg! If nothing else, what's wrong with a company that makes it financially possible for a newbie to enter our world? Doesn't everyone in our industry win with this scenario?Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One
Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151 -
I agree whole heartedly. Moreover, I think it's good for any industry. Other companies then start needing to justify their higher prices. Theoretically, this should increase the quality of the more expensive product.design is where science and art break even.
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1+ dkg! If nothing else, what's wrong with a company that makes it financially possible for a newbie to enter our world? Doesn't everyone in our industry win with this scenario?
Of course they do, and so do we. And I think that is what is driving some snobs crazy, this is becoming a hobby for all who are interested in it at whatever price point they can afford and enjoy something better than a HTIaB, not just those who have money to burn.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
