Emotiva XPA-2

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited August 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I'm fed up with audio today. In protest, I'm selling my beloved Emotiva XPA-2 amp. In many ways, it's the best amp I've had. See what I said about it here:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69794&highlight=emotiva

Amp is only 6 weeks old and in 9/10 condition. Sale for $650 plus shipping in original box with manual and stock power cord. The sucker weighs 76 lbs. (92 lbs. shipped), so keep that in mind. PayPal only (I'll split the fees).

PM me if interested.
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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    Holy ****! That's a good deal folks.
    Early B. wrote: »
    I'm fed up with audio today. In protest, I'm selling my beloved Emotiva XPA-2 amp. In many ways, it's the best amp I've had. See what I said about it here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69794&highlight=emotiva

    Amp is only 6 weeks old and in 9/10 condition. Sale for $650 plus shipping in original box with manual and stock power cord. The sucker weighs 76 lbs. (92 lbs. shipped), so keep that in mind. PayPal only (I'll split the fees).

    PM me if interested.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2008
    Dang, what happened.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • morganc
    morganc Posts: 3
    edited August 2008
    I am interested and can get you the paypal today. Not sure how to send a PM on this forum. My email is:
    morgansanfran@gmail.com

    Shipping is to zip 94941

    Morgan
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    For those of you who are wondering WTF I'm doing, I dunno -- there's no rationale answer. It's an impulsive decision. I haven't decided what direction I'll take. I may try a tube amp. Or perhaps some monos. Class A, maybe? Who knows?
    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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  • mamacmil
    mamacmil Posts: 1
    edited August 2008
    Early B.-
    I'm interested, but I cannot send a PM as I just joined the forum. Please shoot me an email with your location. I'd be interested in picking it up if you are anywhere near Chicagoland.

    --Mark
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited August 2008
    :eek: Really shocked after all of the positive enthusiasm. However, I'm sure you'll figure it all out and find what your looking for. GLWTS. :)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    For those of you who are wondering WTF I'm doing, I dunno -- there's no rationale answer. It's an impulsive decision. I haven't decided what direction I'll take. I may try a tube amp. Or perhaps some monos. Class A, maybe? Who knows?

    Don't be shocked, Terrax. I just sold my "new" preamp, too, and I'm gonna sell my "one-of-a-kind" Promitheus transformer buffer, as well. Startin' all over, basically. Yes, I know -- it's crazy. But don't blame the gear, blame the game. This hobby will drive you nuts.
    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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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Don't be shocked, Terrax. I just sold my "new" preamp, too, and I'm gonna sell my "one-of-a-kind" Promitheus transformer buffer, as well. Startin' all over, basically. Yes, I know -- it's crazy. But don't blame the gear, blame the game. This hobby will drive you nuts.

    kk, I'm with ya. Hell, I'm selling speakers I just bought...... So yeah your right, I shouldn't be shocked, or should be questioning my own thinking. Anyway, I wish you the best man!

    Oh, and if I weren't looking to buy a good HT Pre, I'd be all over that amp.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Don't be shocked, Terrax. I just sold my "new" preamp, too, and I'm gonna sell my "one-of-a-kind" Promitheus transformer buffer, as well. Startin' all over, basically. Yes, I know -- it's crazy. But don't blame the gear, blame the game. This hobby will drive you nuts.

    Well said. Early B.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Don't be shocked, Terrax. I just sold my "new" preamp, too, and I'm gonna sell my "one-of-a-kind" Promitheus transformer buffer, as well. Startin' all over, basically. Yes, I know -- it's crazy. But don't blame the gear, blame the game. This hobby will drive you nuts.

    It will if you let it. Maybe you should seek some help.;)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    I did this too . . . anyone remember this thread?
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67831&highlight=solidsqual

    EarlyB's in good company. Rock on man. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    Who's shocked? Trying different things is IMO the best part of this hobby!!!!!!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    For those trying to buy this amp that only have one or two posts you must have at least 20 i believe before you can buy. I think.
    HT setup
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    Carver A400X :cool:
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    Yep. Still 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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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2008
    PM Sent
    :eek:
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    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    Sold.
    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2008
    Congrats on the sale Brad,, must be something in the air;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited August 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Who's shocked? Trying different things is IMO the best part of this hobby!!!!!!

    And I always thought the best part was the music.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    And I always thought the best part was the music.

    Nope. It's all about the gear and any audio hobbyist who tells you "the best part is the music" is a damn liar. No, no. The best part is buying a piece of gear that sounds better than what you replaced it with. It's sorta like getting a BJ on your B-day.:eek:
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Nope. It's all about the gear and any audio hobbyist who tells you "the best part is the music" is a damn liar. No, no. The best part is buying a piece of gear that sounds better than what you replaced it with. It's sorta like getting a BJ on your B-day.:eek:

    +1 I don't even listen to my gear unless its to make the ears of my guests bleed . . . and that's just a 5 minute demo to show how much bass my system has. Most of the time I just take pictures of my system and post them on the internet to show off.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Nope. It's all about the gear and any audio hobbyist who tells you "the best part is the music" is a damn liar. No, no. The best part is buying a piece of gear that sounds better than what you replaced it with. It's sorta like getting a BJ on your B-day.:eek:

    +2. I'm just enjoy playing with cables and gears. I'm not really listen except some FM.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    Music is still an important part of the experience, only not the music you like, but the music that sounds good :D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Nope. It's all about the gear and any audio hobbyist who tells you "the best part is the music" is a damn liar. No, no. The best part is buying a piece of gear that sounds better than what you replaced it with. It's sorta like getting a BJ on your B-day.:eek:

    NM.....edited so the morning crew can't see what I said
    "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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    This is a sad statement. It should always be primarily about the music. Getting that new great sounding piece is icing on the cake, but it starts with good music. Hell, I have music that sounds like crap in the form of bootlegs and I get great enjoyment from that music.......sometimes recorded on a hand held recorder in the back if the arena. It's about the music first.

    H9

    I'm willing to bet EarlyB was joking just like I was . . .
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I'm willing to bet EarlyB was joking just like I was . . .

    Well if that's the case........................damn no more editing of posts. I LOVE being back in kindergarten where every decision is made for you :rolleyes:.

    Ok, I was joking about the joke.

    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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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I'm willing to bet EarlyB was joking just like I was . . .

    I was only joking about the BJ...;)
    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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