Emotiva UPA-7 question

alphaone
alphaone Posts: 26
edited March 2009 in Speakers
I have 2 LSi15 front, and and 1 LSiC center. I will be getting 4 more speakers for the rest, maybe 2 LSi F/X and 2 LSi9.
I am thinking of getting the Emotiva UPA-7. They say 185W per channel, 7 channels completely stable into 4 ohms loads.
Does this amp have enough power for these speakers?
And where can I find used amps?
Thank you
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    alphaone, I have a LPA1 which does ok for me, but I'm not asking much of it.
    I have never tried to drive a full set up of LSi speakers, but as Kex has said there are many members here that have, and almost all would say the same. So I would have to agree with Kex and say you should consider something with more power. The UPA1 will work, and I don't think you need to worry about any damage, just you may not hear what the speakers are really capable of.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2009
    The UPA-7 shouldn't have any problems at all driving the Lsi series.
    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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  • alphaone
    alphaone Posts: 26
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    I originally used a LPA-1 with my front LSi25's, LSiC, surr. LSi15's, rear surr. LSiC and found it's limit in a large room.
    I was so happy to get power back after hurricane Gustav that I let celebrated with loud multi-channel sound with the doors open. That amp was pushed to its limit.

    I subsequently upgraded to the XPA-5 and would recommend it instead of the UPA-7. I kept the LPA-1 to drive the LSiFX surrounds and CSi5 back surround in my master bedroom system where it doesn't get cranked up as loud. I use the XPA-3 for the front LSi15's and CsiA6 center there.

    So if you are considering Emotiva, I would recommend the higher output amps for use with the LSi's, particularly if your room is large and you like it loud.

    My room is 12ft X 21ft. I don't like to go over about 85 dB.
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