EmotivaXPA-5

sagasa
sagasa Posts: 127
edited June 2008 in Electronics
Hi, before I pull the trigger can somebody give an opinion of Emotiva Xpa-5 if paired with Onkyo 805 and Rti8, Any alternative is welcome.

Thanks,
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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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited April 2008
    Howdy partner. I believe this topic has already been discussed a few times. The search button is your friend!

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63909&highlight=emotiva

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64826&highlight=emotiva
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

    The only true barrier to knowledge is the assumption that you already have it. - C.H. Dodd
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  • sagasa
    sagasa Posts: 127
    edited April 2008
    Thanks, I wish to hear from people who is been using this for quite a while, Are they happy ?
    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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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    I thought it was just released...ask again in 3 months
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2008
    Brad Mitchell did a review last month in Affordable Audio on the XPA 5...very high marks...maybe he'll chime in.

    http://www.affordableaudio.org/aa2008-03.pdf

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,256
    edited April 2008
    I was thinking of buying it but it's way to deep !
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    sagasa wrote: »
    Hi, before I pull the trigger can somebody give an opinion of Emotiva Xpa-5 if paired with Onkyo 805 and Rti8, Any alternative is welcome.

    Thanks,

    There are lots of opinions and reviews floating around about the XPA-5. Ultimately, no one else's opinion matters but your own. Just buy 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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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited April 2008
    From what I remember, Emotiva has a 30-day return policy as well ... so you're not risking much by pulling the trigger, as you can always return it if you aren't happy with it.

    Follow the Nike motto and just do it!
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

    The only true barrier to knowledge is the assumption that you already have it. - C.H. Dodd
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited April 2008
    Might have some issues if you try and run silver interconnects.

    See this thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65124&highlight=Emotiva
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2008
    Gadabout wrote: »
    Might have some issues if you try and run silver interconnects.

    See this thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65124&highlight=Emotiva

    This an issue with some silver IC's, and also many other very low capacitance/inductive IC's like PBJ's, and cables made with solid cables like the RG59 IC's out there. You can check Emotiva forums for further information. I think its a design flaw limited to just that series of amps. I have never had anyone have issues with my silver IC's except with that one amp. Me personally I would look at something different.

    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • SBrown712
    SBrown712 Posts: 202
    edited April 2008
    I can't address the XPA-5 but I do have a LPA-1. I'm using a HK AVR 435 as my pre-amp and LSI 15s as my front speakers. I love the amp. I know my AVR 435 didn't have the power to drive the 15s properly and the LPA-1 really brought them to life. I don't know all the terms to describe sound so all I can tell you is that I love what the amp did to my sound system. My GF even talks about how much better everything sounds.
    A 30 day return policy, a five year warranty, how can you go wrong?
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  • martynda
    martynda Posts: 4
    edited June 2008
    I replaced an Adcom GFA545II with XPA-5 to drive LSi 15s. Couldn't be happier, much better dynamics, bass, detail, everything is a few levels above the Adcom. I've looked at all kinds of used amps before taking the plunge and couldn't find anything better based on reviews and specs.

    If you're an evil person, make sure you watch the UPS guy wince in pain and agony getting the box to your door. :D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk Marty! Congrats on the amp purchase.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited June 2008
    martynda wrote: »
    I replaced an Adcom GFA545II with XPA-5 to drive LSi 15s. Couldn't be happier, much better dynamics, bass, detail, everything is a few levels above the Adcom. I've looked at all kinds of used amps before taking the plunge and couldn't find anything better based on reviews and specs.

    If you're an evil person, make sure you watch the UPS guy wince in pain and agony getting the box to your door. :D



    Heh, the Fedex person (female) made me carry mine in... she wouldn't even attempt lifting it. LOL.

    Haven't had much time to really listen to mine yet, but what little I have, I'm pleased. For the money, very good amp. I do wish they had made the covering out of a thicker gauge metal. Also, you may want to check and retighten all the screws, mine had some that were very loose.
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  • martynda
    martynda Posts: 4
    edited June 2008
    Thanks cfrizz!

    You're right that the metal just seems like it should be a bit thicker compared to the rest of the amp, but I'm pretty sure it just seems that way because the rest of it is a tank. Also they made it any thicker, it would be quite unliftable of any normal person.
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