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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    jimmydep wrote: »
    OK Curt you asked for a picture......good luck, I didn't realize how many wires there were back there, good thing my wife doesn't see them...
    Jimmy
    Did you mean mr.caligula? :D

    whoa thats a lot wires...

    Ok i pulled the trigger for xpa-5 and i was too late for emotiva to ship today.

    they said they will ship on monday an d takes 2 days to arrive so i should get it on wednesday or thursday.
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    Anyone of you stack Onkyo 805 on XPA-5

    how much of weight can xpa-5 stand?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    jimmydep wrote: »
    OK Curt you asked for a picture......good luck, I didn't realize how many wires there were back there, good thing my wife doesn't see them...



    Attachment not found. Attachment not found.

    I've got to figure out a way to clean this up.

    I hope this answers most of your questions. BTW I'm bi-amping the front speakers, hence the splitter.

    Jimmy

    You tell lies. I asked you no such thing.:p

    The back of my A/V rack looks pretty similar...lol

    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    Anyone of you stack Onkyo 805 on XPA-5

    how much of weight can xpa-5 stand?

    I'm sure you'd be just fine stacking the Onk on there as far as the weight goes...I'd just be worried about heat issues. I'm not familiar with the Emo's, so I'm not sure how hot they get. Perhaps someone else can chime in on that.
    The nirvana inducer-
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    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
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    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited August 2009
    my xpa-3 doesn't get too hot at all, but I hear the onkyos get real hot. I'd try to find an alternative to stacking the two - but thats me.
    Jimmy, shame on you with those wires :p
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited August 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    DamnStraight.png
    It took me a second to figure this out. FUUUUNNYY!!!
    Top notch!
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    Russ,, talk audio please sir. When will we be graced by your presence?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,796
    edited August 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    Russ,, talk audio please sir. When will we be graced by your presence?
    Sept. 4.
    Audio sucks.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,136
    edited August 2009
    superjunior wrote: »
    my xpa-3 doesn't get too hot at all, but I hear the onkyos get real hot. I'd try to find an alternative to stacking the two - but thats me.
    Jimmy, shame on you with those wires :p

    Super,
    How happy are you with the Pioneer Elite AVR and XPA-3. I have a similair setup - including same speakers - and have been shopping for a GFA-555. BUT, for a bit more, you can get an XPA-3 with same WPC for the fronts PLUS drive my center. Your thoughts...
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited August 2009
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Super,
    How happy are you with the Pioneer Elite AVR and XPA-3. I have a similair setup - including same speakers - and have been shopping for a GFA-555. BUT, for a bit more, you can get an XPA-3 with same WPC for the fronts PLUS drive my center. Your thoughts...

    the xpa is my first "true" amp, so I really can't compare it with anything. The pio did a good job pushing my speekers, but after adding the xpa-3 to my fronts and center, it was night and day. The sound is so much fuller and robust. Having the center amped really blends the front stage together beutifully. I really don't see a need to amp the surrounds, they sound even better(I run 7.1) now that the avr's front 3 channals are supplimented by the amp. Neither the xpa or the pioneer get too hot and they just seem to belong together. I couldn't be happier :)
    jr
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited August 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    It took me a second to figure this out. FUUUUNNYY!!!
    Top notch!

    Wish I could take credit for it.:D
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,136
    edited August 2009
    I called Emotiva today and the sale on XPA-3 ends 8/21. (549.00)
    They also said they have a B-Stock XPA-5 for 699.00. (vs. 799.00)

    hmmmmmm.......
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  • Reggin
    Reggin Posts: 22
    edited August 2009
    My advise: Go with the Emotiva XPA -3
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    Reggin wrote: »
    My advise: Go with the Emotiva XPA -3

    Who?

    Caligula already got the 5.

    I'd say for the B-stock price, the XPA-5 is looking mighty fine, too.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    Dear Jeff :

    Your order is complete and is on its way. I have attached a copy of your
    invoice for your records. Please print a copy and keep for your proof of
    purchase/warranty information.

    We hope you enjoy your products for years to come.

    Thank you for choosing Emotiva .



    :eek::cool:;):D:)
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited August 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    Dear Jeff :

    Your order is complete and is on its way. I have attached a copy of your
    invoice for your records. Please print a copy and keep for your proof of
    purchase/warranty information.

    We hope you enjoy your products for years to come.

    Thank you for choosing Emotiva .



    :eek::cool:;):D:)

    Trolls are gone and the amp's on the way, It's a Good day at Club Polk!!!


    JD
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,464
    edited August 2009
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Wish I could take credit for it.:D

    I'll take the credit! Created it for one of our "lovely" former posters a while back.

    Makes me feel warm and fuzzy to see it being brought out of retirement!
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * McCormack DNA 0.5 amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited August 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    Dear Jeff :

    Your order is complete and is on its way. I have attached a copy of your
    invoice for your records. Please print a copy and keep for your proof of
    purchase/warranty information.

    We hope you enjoy your products for years to come.

    Thank you for choosing Emotiva .



    :eek::cool:;):D:)

    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited August 2009
    agfrost wrote: »
    I'll take the credit! Created it for one of our "lovely" former posters a while back.

    Makes me feel warm and fuzzy to see it being brought out of retirement!

    Fantastic job!
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,464
    edited August 2009
    Enjoy, Caligula!

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * McCormack DNA 0.5 amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    what kind brand of cable should i buy to hook up xpa 5 to onkyo?

    i would like to go to store and buy wires? Best Buy?

    Coaxial Digital Audio Cable
    Digital Fiber-Optic Cable
    audio adapter cable
    DMX Cable?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited August 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    what kind brand of cable should i buy to hook up xpa 5 to onkyo?

    i would like to go to store and buy wires? Best Buy?

    Coaxial Digital Audio Cable
    Digital Fiber-Optic Cable
    audio adapter cable?

    solid had some nice signalcable ICs for sale that woulda have served you well
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    acsubie wrote: »
    solid had some nice signalcable ICs for sale that woulda have served you well

    can you please provide pic so i know what it looks like?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    What's your budget for the cables?

    I'd just go with Signals...or Monoprice if you're trying to keep the cost down. Some lower end Audioquests, such as Sidewinders or Black Mamba's would also work very well on the cheap.

    Personally, I'd pass on whatever crap brands they have at Best Buy. You can spend less and get a higher quality product online.
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    can you please provide pic so i know what it looks like?

    http://signalcable.com/analoght.html

    There are the Signals. You'd need a set of 5(pre-pro to amp).

    Analog 1's are $90 a set, and Analog 2's are $115 a set. They can be found used pretty easily as well.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    What's your budget for the cables?

    I'd just go with Signals...or Monoprice if you're trying to keep the cost down. Some lower end Audioquests, such as Sidewinders or Black Mamba's would also work very well on the cheap.

    Personally, I'd pass on whatever crap brands they have at Best Buy. You can spend less and get a higher quality product online.

    i have few RCA cables that verizon guy gave me

    i will look at monoprice but want to know what best to buy cable? so i can order right one and hook it up instead ordering, return ordering return u know?


    what about dynex?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    Dear Jeff :

    Your order is complete and is on its way. I have attached a copy of your
    invoice for your records. Please print a copy and keep for your proof of
    purchase/warranty information.

    We hope you enjoy your products for years to come.

    Thank you for choosing Emotiva .



    :eek::cool:;):D:)
    Congrats and enjoy!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited August 2009
    Jeff,

    I just edited my last post with some more info about the Signal's.

    That being said...any RCA cable will work. I wouldn't use the ones that the Verizon guy gave you though...I'm sure they aren't the greatest cables.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Jeff,

    I just edited my last post with some more info about the Signal's.

    That being said...any RCA cable will work. I wouldn't use the ones that the Verizon guy gave you though...I'm sure they aren't the greatest cables.

    ok ill look into signals and monoprice

    I just received email with tracking # :D I m super excited... my first amp and im starting to build my HT :D

    Jumps around and waving hands in the air :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
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    whats its for? i know for audio but what is it?


    IM sorry for dumb questions.. i never seen or use it before.

    is it better than rca cable?

    should i buy this one
    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10244&cs_id=1024405&p_id=4783&seq=1&format=1#largeimage
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    Read and not leaving comments are

    bullshit2pa.jpg!! :D

    What's the point in offering comments when deaf people never listen. :rolleyes:
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    What's the point in offering comments when deaf people never listen. :rolleyes:

    lol, good point!! :D just am little confusing thats all


    want to learn alot about those stuff
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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