I hooked up my XPA-3

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2009
    congrats on the amp, I like Emotiva gear, trying to get my hands on the XPA-5
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2009
    Go Emo!!!

    I'm waiting to read the reviews of the Emo CD player once it hits the market. If it's anything like the quality of their amps, Emo is gonna sell a ton of 'em. Only $399? That's insane.
    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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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited January 2009
    I didn't read much of this thread, but it's funny because I was on the phone with Polk today (replacing my LSi25 crossovers!) and I told them about my problems, and asked for a recommendation on a more powerful amp than mine (385 WPC at 4 ohms I believe)... Surprisingly, they recommended Emotiva saying that they were given one of the RPA-2 two-channel amps to test out and were amazed. He added that Emos are stable at 1.5 ohms. XPA-1's might be next on my list of upgrades. I wonder what my 25's would sound like with 1,000WPC going to them O_O

    I also wonder what my electric bill would look like....
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2009
    cokewithvanilla wrote: »
    I also wonder what my electric bill would look like....
    Probably about the same. If they were class A, then it would be a different story.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited January 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    I'm also bad, I'm nationwide........Tickle my EMO.

    F1

    If there's an F1 fan club I'm joining!! That's friggin' hilarious!!:)
    Mains - Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand
    Subs - Rel T5 x 2
    Amplification - Bryston 3b cubed
    Pre Amp - Marantz Sc11-1
    SACD - Marantz Sa11-1
    Stream - Cambridge Audio CXN v2
    Dac - Marantz Dac-1
    TT - Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 w/ Ortofon 2M Black Cartidge
    Phono Stage - Project Tube box DS
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    Congrats! It really is amazing finding out what your speakers are truly capable of once they have all the power they need to operate to their full potential isn't it?

    Just think of how good all of them would sound amped!:D:D:D
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Let me just say WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I really thought my RTi A9's sounded great before,night and day with the XPA-3. I really appreciate all the help from you guys on this forum. i freaking love this place, i have learned a lot from you guys and i can't thank you enough,the nice thing is my wife is digging it as well so i consider my self lucky.


    Man i really can't wait for my sub woofers to get here.(Next Week)
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,187
    edited January 2009
    well i have been jamming, was looking forward to get home from work just to jam out. I do have one question why does it seem to sound better after a song or two? is this because the speakers are still in a break in period? they loosen up a bit? or is it just my imagination? Queensryche sounds killer.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,187
    edited January 2009
    That was kinda 3 question's was it not.
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited January 2009
    All equipment sounds better warmed up, even solid state stuff. That's why as soon as I come home from work I turn all my stuff on, to start the warming process.
    Mains - Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand
    Subs - Rel T5 x 2
    Amplification - Bryston 3b cubed
    Pre Amp - Marantz Sc11-1
    SACD - Marantz Sa11-1
    Stream - Cambridge Audio CXN v2
    Dac - Marantz Dac-1
    TT - Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 w/ Ortofon 2M Black Cartidge
    Phono Stage - Project Tube box DS
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,187
    edited January 2009
    Bass_Pedal wrote: »
    All equipment sounds better warmed up, even solid state stuff. That's why as soon as I come home from work I turn all my stuff on, to start the warming process.

    Thanks, that was what i figured.so are you saying its better to warm up befor you play?
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  • Bass_Pedal
    Bass_Pedal Posts: 196
    edited January 2009
    For tubes it makes a big difference, but there is no doubt your amp will sound better after it's been cooking for a while. Lots Polkies leave their stuff on all the time for that very reason.
    Mains - Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand
    Subs - Rel T5 x 2
    Amplification - Bryston 3b cubed
    Pre Amp - Marantz Sc11-1
    SACD - Marantz Sa11-1
    Stream - Cambridge Audio CXN v2
    Dac - Marantz Dac-1
    TT - Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 w/ Ortofon 2M Black Cartidge
    Phono Stage - Project Tube box DS
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  • sdcfan18
    sdcfan18 Posts: 95
    edited January 2009
    Just hooked up my XPA-3 tonight. What a difference an amp makes. This is my first experience with an external amp and I'll never go back. I also thought my RTi10's sounded pretty good and never understood why people said they need lots of power to truly sound their best. I now understand. Add me to the growing list of happy EMO/Polk customers.
    HT RIG

    DISPLAY - Samsung 50A550 Plasma
    MAINS - polkaudio RTi10
    CENTER - polkaudio CSiA6
    REARS - polkaudio M20
    SUB - D-Box David 303 (looking into SVS & Velo)
    AVR - Yamaha HTR-6190
    AMP - Emotiva XPA-3 (:D)
    SAT/PVR - Bell HD 6141 1TB HDD
    BluRay - 60G PS3
    DVD - Pioneer 490-V (1080i upconverting)
    POWER - Belkin PF31
    REMOTE - Harmony 880
    PICTURES HERE

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,187
    edited January 2009
    sdcfan18 wrote: »
    Just hooked up my XPA-3 tonight. What a difference an amp makes. This is my first experience with an external amp and I'll never go back. I also thought my RTi10's sounded pretty good and never understood why people said they need lots of power to truly sound their best. I now understand. Add me to the growing list of happy EMO/Polk customers.


    My first as well,i will never go back i am so into this s%#t right now.i am so looking forward to next week when i get the rest of my stuff.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    sdcfan18 wrote: »
    Just hooked up my XPA-3 tonight. What a difference an amp makes. This is my first experience with an external amp and I'll never go back. I also thought my RTi10's sounded pretty good and never understood why people said they need lots of power to truly sound their best. I now understand. Add me to the growing list of happy EMO/Polk customers.

    You guy's have me all pumped up. I just placed an order for the Xpa-3 yesterday. Just trying to figure out where to put it. Might have to put an addition on the house. lol
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,187
    edited January 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    You guy's have me all pumped up. I just placed an order for the Xpa-3 yesterday. Just trying to figure out where to put it. Might have to put an addition on the house. lol


    i swear the XPA-3 weighs more then my RTi A9's together. not really but it's heavy.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited January 2009
    Stop. Just stop. Please don't make me take out an extra $2,000 dollars on my student loan as "living expenses" O_O

    Edit: I actually don't have a student loan.... so don't make me get one -.-
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    i swear the XPA-3 weighs more then my RTi A9's together. not really but it's heavy.

    I was scratching my head after seeing the specs, broke out the tape measure and still dont know where to put it. Plenty of room for it and myself in the "Dog House" after the wife see's it. LOL
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    You guy's have me all pumped up. I just placed an order for the Xpa-3 yesterday. Just trying to figure out where to put it. Might have to put an addition on the house. lol

    Same here!
    I'm ordering an XPA-3 this coming thursday, i can't wait! :D
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    What brand of cables did you go with?
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Same here!
    I'm ordering an XPA-3 this coming thursday, i can't wait! :D

    Awesome man! I know you and i talked about this a couple of threads ago, Congratulations.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    What brand of cables did you go with?

    I'm leaning towards Audioquest Type 4 for my fronts, not sure about the rears yet, and some of Ben's IC's.

    I was actually going to order some of the Audioquest Type 4 cables today, but the seller told me that they won't ship out for a week due to the chinese new year (he's in Honk Kong), so i'm going to wait and see if any other's pop up anywhere.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    I went with Audioquest type 4 for my fronts, and did notice an improvement. I havent decided on the cables for the Amp/Receiver hookup yet, maybe monoprice, or bluejeans. How about you?
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    I'm leaning towards Audioquest Type 4 for my fronts, not sure about the rears yet, and some of Ben's IC's.

    I was actually going to order some of the Audioquest Type 4 cables today, but the seller told me that they won't ship out for a week due to the chinese new year (he's in Honk Kong), so i'm going to wait and see if any other's pop up anywhere.

    Ignore previous post you just answered my question, I was thinking of A/Q cables also.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    I just bought me a Emo TV 300 inches.:p Any one else got one?
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I just bought me a Emo TV 300 inches.:p Any one else got one?

    Hey! Was that you that ordered the last one! :p
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I just bought me a Emo TV 300 inches.:p Any one else got one?

    Nice! heard their as good as their Amps!
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Wonder if there new CD player will be any good.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Wonder if there new CD player will be any good.

    Just buy it on hype alone, you cant go wrong. LOL
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Wonder if there new CD player will be any good.
    No digital in, bah!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Wonder if there new CD player will be any good.
    Face wrote: »
    No digital in, bah!

    If it had SACD playback or a digital in, I'd be on the pre-order list, but since it has neither-I'm going to wait for the reviews.
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
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