Sunfire 5200 or Emotiva xpa5

bondslex
bondslex Posts: 109
edited May 2008 in Electronics
Hey guys, ran into a good deal on the Sunfire 5200 as they are being discounted. I can get it for $400 more than the xpa-5.
All new equipment!

Sunfire 200 watts 8ohm each channel
400 watts 4ohm each channel

Emotiva 200 watts 8ohm each channel
350 watts 4ohm each channel
This would be powering my LSI Theater that I have.
Thanks
LSI 15
LSI C
LSI FX
80 fx ls for atmos
Velodyne SPL-10
Marantz 7012
Panasonic 9000
JVC 420
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2008
    Emotiva will be fine.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
    Yep -- Emotiva.

    BTW -- the parent company for Emotiva has designed Sunfire pre/pros. Not sure about their amps, though.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited May 2008
    Early, have you heard the XPA5? I'm curious how it compares to the lpa-1. Since I have a 5 channel setup, I'm wondering if it's worth getting the xpa 5, or just stick with the lpa. I've been debating this sunfire as well, since it seems like a good deal.
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited May 2008
    Check the March edition for LPA v XPA: http://affordableaudio.org/.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
    mhartman29 wrote: »
    Early, have you heard the XPA5? I'm curious how it compares to the lpa-1. Since I have a 5 channel setup, I'm wondering if it's worth getting the xpa 5, or just stick with the lpa. I've been debating this sunfire as well, since it seems like a good deal.

    Yes, I've demoed the XPA-5 and I basically agree with what this guy said when he compared the XPA-5 to the LPA-1. Read this: http://www.affordableaudio.org/EmotivaXPA-5.pdf

    FWIW -- I still have my LPA-1, but plan to get the XPA-2 once it's available.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2008
    I was extremely impressed w/ the LPA-1 when I owned it. Paired it w/ a 5channel Energy Connoisseur setup, and it really woke the system up. I don't doubt the XPA-5 would do just as incredible a job.

    Save your change... go Emotiva.
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited May 2008
    I actually went with the Sunfire. I got a deal on a new one from my local store and couldn't refuse it. I love it.
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2008
    Congrats. You couldn't go wrong with either one. Enjoy.
    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
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited May 2008
    bondslex wrote: »
    I actually went with the Sunfire. I got a deal on a new one from my local store and couldn't refuse it. I love it.

    You don't have to put a hit on someone from that "deal you couldn't refuse" right?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited May 2008
    Not this time. The LSI's are amazing with the Sunfire...
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited May 2008
    Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone have any opinions/experience with the xpa5 and the parasound 2205? I'm analyzing my budget to see if I can swing the parasound right now. Based off the reviews and private messages I've read it sounds like a fabulous amp. But is it worth the extra $400 or so over the xpa?
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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