Emotiva XPA-200

chonk
chonk Posts: 20
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Will this amp be powerful enough to push my LSIM705 speakers?
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    Not enough to PUSH them but will sound better than an AVR. Better off looking for a used Parasound IMO in that price range.
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  • mikey1987
    mikey1987 Posts: 68
    Before I invested in Parasound, I mulled and mulled and mulled over whether to buy new or used gear.

    If used - Parasound or Adcom?
    If new - Outlaw or Emotiva?

    I settled on used because I believe I got better bang for my buck, plus there is something to be said for matching brands in the stack.

    If I went new, I was going to go Outlaw. Emotiva's specs just didn't do it for me to be honest.

    Compare the Outlaw THD charts to Emotiva's and you'll find Emotiva rates their gear a bit more liberally than other reputable brands do. They're still more honest though about wattage ratings than any of the AVR brands (HK being the exception).
    Speakers: Polk RTi10
    Preamp: Parasound PL/D-1100
    Amplifier: Parasound HCA-1500A
    Neighbors: pissed off
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