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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I read some of it, laughed a little, cried a little, did a little ....ummm yeah so anyways...

    I learned my lession with the stuff. Still got two amps I need to dump at some point, maybe I should put them up on the Agon as BEST REFERANCE AMPS EVER MADE as my headline...that'll get some offers in no time....

    Don't forget to include in your ad the definition and criteria for pronouncing something "high end.":rolleyes:
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Don't forget to include in your ad the definition and criteria for pronouncing something "high end.":rolleyes:

    I'll just claim that it was touched by Zeus and that it'll kill all others with a lightening bolt if they dare say anything else is better... High end=high and mighty....

    Or I'll just take Juju's wisdom and apply it to my add, there we go, best seller the world has ever seen.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I'll just claim that it was touched by Zeus and that it'll kill all others with a lightening bolt if they dare say anything else is better... High end=high and mighty....

    Or I'll just take Juju's wisdom and apply it to my add, there we go, best seller the world has ever seen.

    Compare it to MBL . . . at least that is what the Emoettes tell me.:D:rolleyes:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,875
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    That's a pig.
    the stuffed lamb/sheep on the back of the sofa watching is what I was looking at. Examine the picture more closely next time:eek:.... or not:p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2010
    After reading parts of this thread I find it kind of funny that people think "some" equipment is high end. Why? Because the manufacture says so? Fools they are.

    I have spent what I think is a lot of money making good choices on my equipment/components. It's still not high end!!! It good equipment but not high end and its far far better than any Emotiva equipment. Go figure!!

    Oh well, to each their own. But just don't try and tell me or anyone else for that matter that stuff (Emotive) is anywhere close to being high end equipment.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    the stuffed lamb/sheep on the back of the sofa watching is what I was looking at. Examine the picture more closely next time:eek:.... or not:p

    Ah yes, that is pretty funny.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    crying-main_Full.jpg
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Compare it to MBL . . . at least that is what the Emoettes tell me.:D:rolleyes:

    ah yes, good idea. Maybe I should just slap a MBL sticker on the amps and do a double blind testing and then post that no one ever heard an audiable difference between the two so the "fake MBL" (Emotiva) is just as good as the real stuff, and look! your saving soo much money, deal of the century I tell ya, if I was them I would be out on the street telling everyone the wonderful news!
    It'll be like christmas, just minus the elves, but I'm short so I'll work....
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,875
    edited January 2010
    Emo is one slight step above white van crap in my book:rolleyes:.... Bring on the insults Emoettes!:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2010
    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa3&action=display&thread=7482

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa2&action=display&thread=2952

    ah reviews taken right from their website. 2nd one even says that its as good as Anthem P2, and some others, guess I should rethink trying out parasound, they just be nothing....:rolleyes:
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa3&action=display&thread=7482

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa2&action=display&thread=2952

    ah reviews taken right from their website. 2nd one even says that its as good as Anthem P2, and some others, guess I should rethink trying out parasound, they just be nothing....:rolleyes:

    Geesh... Those posts sound like one long scripted infomercial trying to convince you that some cheap **** towell will pick up 5 gallons of spilled milk.
    HT
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa3&action=display&thread=7482

    http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=xpa2&action=display&thread=2952

    ah reviews taken right from their website. 2nd one even says that its as good as Anthem P2, and some others, guess I should rethink trying out parasound, they just be nothing....:rolleyes:


    Oh WTF.

    There's a REASON they don't sell these amps for $2000. And it's most definitely not because they're nice guys.

    It's because they wouldn't sell. God those forums make my damn brain hurt.

    Then I started playing some Smashing Pumpkins, Bach etc and noticed that there was a lot of detail coming out of my speakers.

    Holy crap! Detail? Out of your speakers?!?!?! Moron goes on to say that somehow his XPA-2 improved the performance of his powered sub. AMAZING.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Still got two amps I need to dump at some point, maybe I should put them up on the Agon as BEST REFERANCE AMPS EVER MADE as my headline...that'll get some offers in no time....

    Say what you will about Emo, it sells. I sold my Emo amp on A-gon in less than one hour for full asking price which was $100 less than I paid (I had 4 offers) so I have no complaints.
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|REL T/9X SE Sub
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2010
    If Emo is that good, has anyone ever do a DBT against other products? Stereophile?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_experiment

    just sayin'

    ps: I have no opinion on Emo, nor bias for or against. To me, REFERENCE is something that I CAN'T afford. Ironic, isn't it? :)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2010
    Jetmaker737 wrote: »
    Say what you will about Emo, it sells. I sold my Emo amp on A-gon in less than one hour for full asking price which was $100 less than I paid (I had 4 offers) so I have no complaints.

    oh I know it sells, I've sold the two amps I did have of theirs in a matter of hours of posting. I have no problems with that. I'm just having a problem finding the mono blocks I want to use to replace the them. Saw some krells on there today that look AWESOME but a little over my budget right now.
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  • TimeTech
    TimeTech Posts: 8
    edited January 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Oh WTF.

    There's a REASON they don't sell these amps for $2000. And it's most definitely not because they're nice guys.

    It's because they wouldn't sell. God those forums make my damn brain hurt.




    Holy crap! Detail? Out of your speakers?!?!?! Moron goes on to say that somehow his XPA-2 improved the performance of his powered sub. AMAZING.

    And his dishwasher runs better too...
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    TimeTech wrote: »
    And his dishwasher runs better too...

    Oh hell. I"m sold!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    oh I know it sells, I've sold the two amps I did have of theirs in a matter of hours of posting. I have no problems with that. I'm just having a problem finding the mono blocks I want to use to replace the them. Saw some krells on there today that look AWESOME but a little over my budget right now.


    Krell and Emo are in a same paragraph . Very interesting ! I never would have that comes across my mind.
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    Jetmaker737 wrote: »
    Say what you will about Emo, it sells. I sold my Emo amp on A-gon in less than one hour for full asking price which was $100 less than I paid (I had 4 offers) so I have no complaints.

    I know one Audiogon member bought the Emo for his garage system . It's not bad while you're mowing the lawn and listen to the Emo blasting.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2010
    anhchungdoan wrote: »
    Krell and Emo are in a same paragraph . Very interesting ! I never would have that comes across my mind.

    well its just because you know EMO eats krell for lunch and then craps out parasounds because to the EMO they sound like ****....:rolleyes:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    [img][/img]I WANT MY EMO!!!!!http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2264702/crying-main_Full.jpg


    For those old enough to remember Maypo!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    well its just because you know EMO eats krell for lunch and then craps out parasounds because to the EMO they sound like ****....:rolleyes:

    It does not matter who eats whom for lunch. Krell is Krell and Emo is Emo. They are belonged to certain class and status quote.

    Yes, I am ashamed to have Emo in my house. I admitted it. I would not buy a chevy Cavalier or a Chevy Malibu which really there is nothing wrong with Chevy but I 'd rather drive the Beamer and so are my sons.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    well its just because you know EMO eats krell for lunch and then craps out parasounds because to the EMO they sound like ****....:rolleyes:

    You're 'funny'! And we can all use a good laugh now and then!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    You're 'funny'! And we can all use a good laugh now and then!

    cnh

    What's the sign and warning of dilusional condition? :D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    Don't worry, I'm fine..funny is just a nice way of saying that's pretty absurd and laughable, i.e., Emo and Krell, even Paarsound in the same sentence....I mean.

    Hey look, Emotiva makes some nice 'entry' level amps but not Krells and not even Parasound..especially not the Halo series.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • wesouth
    wesouth Posts: 41
    edited January 2010
    Here is the facts guys..... I purcased a Emo amp and cd player and I am quite happy with them. The shipping and packaging were second to none and the products perform as expected. worth the money in my opinion and I didn't have a set budget when I decided that is what I wanted. I would consider used amps from other manufactures also but this time I went new with Emotiva and have no regrets other than the product is heavy and large, but hey isn't any good amp big and heavy! If you want it get it you will be pleased
    My Setup:
    Front- Polk Monitor 70
    Center- Polk CS2
    Rear - Polk Monitor 70
    Subs - 2 Polk PSW505
    Receiver - Onkyo TX-SR707
    Amp - Emotiva XPA-5
    Zone 2 Speakers - Polk M40
    CD Player - Emotiva ERC-1
    Interconnects - Emo X-Series
    & Emo Ultra speaker cables
    additional components:
    Television - Samsung LN52B750
    Gaming Console - Microsoft XBox 360
    Media Center - Gaming Computer with Blue Ray Drive
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    :D
    cnh wrote: »
    Don't worry, I'm fine..funny is just a nice way of saying that's pretty absurd and laughable, i.e., Emo and Krell, even Paarsound in the same sentence....I mean.

    Hey look, Emotiva makes some nice 'entry' level amps but not Krells and not even Parasound..especially not the Halo series.

    cnh

    Sorry that I did not refer to you. I use the wrong quote. My bad. Please accept my apology. I am refering to the dude claimed the Emo will eat Krell for lunch.

    Such a dilusional one!:D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    I don't really think 'anyone' here disagrees with you...Emotiva represents value on the New Market and lots of people are happy with them in their systems...

    But if you crave a warmer, sweeter more nuanced two channel sound, or even a 100 percent neutral 'as is sound' and you have the money...I for one do not--but I've heard the BIG BOYS--you'll probably move up the food chain.

    No one is really saying that Emos are bad...I think...at any point.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited January 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    I don't really think 'anyone' here disagrees with you...Emotiva represents value on the New Market and lots of people are happy with them in their systems...

    But if you crave a warmer, sweeter more nuanced two channel sound, or even a 100 percent neutral 'as is sound' and you have the money...I for one do not--but I've heard the BIG BOYS--you'll probably move up the food chain.

    No one is really saying that Emos are bad...I think...at any point.

    cnh

    No doubt Emo stuff allows a lot of folk to taste the entry level of separated pre/amp. Emo is one step above some but not all mass market AVRs. For those who claim Emo is the answer to audio Nirvana that is dilusional to me.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    wesouth wrote: »
    Here is the facts guys..... I purcased a Emo amp and cd player and I am quite happy with them. The shipping and packaging were second to none and the products perform as expected. worth the money in my opinion and I didn't have a set budget when I decided that is what I wanted. I would consider used amps from other manufactures also but this time I went new with Emotiva and have no regrets other than the product is heavy and large, but hey isn't any good amp big and heavy! If you want it get it you will be pleased

    Excellent post! Glad you are enjoying it.:)
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