LPA 1 on Onkyo 805

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sagasa
sagasa Posts: 127
edited May 2008 in Electronics
I’m thinking of getting Emotiva LPA 1 which is 125 w per channel. To use with my Onkyo 805 will there be improvement on sound especially home theater or it is just a waste of money since they have both same wattage per channel.
Front RTI 8
Center CSI5
Surround FXI5
Eosone sub
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Front: Tekton Pendragon
Center: Tekton Pendragon
Surr.: Fxi5
Umc1
Xpr-2
Xpa-3
Xda-2
Erc-3
Xsp-1
Vtf-2 Mk3 x 2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
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    The LPA-1 should be a huge improvement. Just do it.
    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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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited May 2008
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    You will notice a big difference in the sound with the LPA-1. If your unning a 7.1 system, you might have to decide if you want to power the rears (ch 6 & 7) thru the LPA or the Onkyo as they as those channels are 50w each.

    For the $'s it is hard to beat the LPA's performance and what it adds to the HT.

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited May 2008
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    I'm using an Onkyo 703 (100w x7) for 5.1. I decided to end my used amp search by ordering a new LPA1 this evening. I can't wait.

    Everything I read says good reviews, good warranty, and good customer service at a good price. ...30 days return if not satisfied.
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