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Post by amplified on Sept 7, 2011 20:18:51 GMT -5
Hi all, anyone who attended emofest hear any idea of a release timeline for the xpr amps? i ask because i wanted to purchase an xpa 5 for home theater setup..and two xpa 1's for stereo setup.. but would hold off its something just down the line. thanks
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Post by normanu on Sept 8, 2011 4:21:15 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Sept 8, 2011 4:25:49 GMT -5
Well, 2 different faceplates were shown for the XPR-5. One looked like the XPA-5 only taller and the other was a new design. I personally liked the new design, it was elegant and understated with vertical ridges that were softly illuminated with Emotiva blue LEDs.
Anyway, given that the faceplate decision is not final, it could be a month or more away. If I were in the market for amps, I'd opt for the XPA-5 + XPA-2 combo. YMMV of course.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2011 5:25:44 GMT -5
I was told most of the new products will be for sale in late December early January. Which includes the XPR-5 |
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 8, 2011 6:09:12 GMT -5
Well, 2 different faceplates were shown for the XPR-5. One looked like the XPA-5 only taller and the other was a new design. I personally liked the new design, it was elegant and understated with vertical ridges that were softly illuminated with Emotiva blue LEDs. What? Do you mean it's not certain that the XPR-5 is going to look like the "pro" line? I abolutely LOVE the new design! THAT is how a $2K piece of gear is supposed to look... Attachments:
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Post by HDSapper on Sept 8, 2011 6:40:57 GMT -5
If I recall correctly, Dan said the original look was locked in through 2012. The new design was there to get feedback from the field.
I think almost everyone loves the new look, but you also have to understand the desire to provide equipment that matches what everyone already has.
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Post by amplified on Sept 8, 2011 10:46:29 GMT -5
that looks great. but i see it says xrc up top..and a 7 channel amp below. would be cool if they also included certificate for urgrade like on umc one i just purschased.. its hard to be patient when it comes to electronics... once you see and hear...its done and you have to have it... imo
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Post by amplified on Sept 8, 2011 10:47:13 GMT -5
would be nice to see that under my xmas tree!
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Post by henbone11 on Sept 8, 2011 19:13:42 GMT -5
I absolutely loved the look of the new front. since we first saw it at Emofest, my gf and I refer to the XPR as the "sexytime amp". ¯\(°_O)/¯
I seriously cannot wait for these to release.
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Post by LCSeminole on Sept 8, 2011 19:23:20 GMT -5
While I too found the XPR-5 to be quite sexy, I don't know if I'll be able to justify buying it already having the XPA-5 and having the XPA-2 delivered tomorrow, (thinking, thinking, thinking, thinking)................................Then again I've never needed a reason to upgrade, so what the he!! ;D
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Post by amplified on Sept 8, 2011 19:26:03 GMT -5
think im going to go for the xpa 5 for now... then jst upgrade to the xpr... when its available.. borat says... great success... !
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Post by dcg44s on Sept 12, 2011 22:23:55 GMT -5
If I recall correctly, Dan said the original look was locked in through 2012. The new design was there to get feedback from the field. I think almost everyone loves the new look, but you also have to understand the desire to provide equipment that matches what everyone already has. I agree 100%,the new look is great but if given a choice I would go with the current look to mach my curently owned equipment. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2011 22:44:22 GMT -5
I won't be buying the xpr-5 until it looks like the sexy one in the pics.
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Post by Pauly on Sept 12, 2011 22:52:31 GMT -5
I'm with you N8. I'm not ashamed to say that if I were to upgrade from my XPA-5, it would be because of the XPR's looks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2011 22:54:02 GMT -5
Ya Pauly and me only care about looks! LOL I woundn't kick the sexy XPR outta bed for eating crackers, that's for sure!
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Post by Pauly on Sept 12, 2011 22:57:29 GMT -5
I would...there's more room on the floor!
Rimshot...badum-ching.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Sept 12, 2011 23:00:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind a couple of 3somes with some XPR-1's. ;D
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Post by Pauly on Sept 12, 2011 23:02:20 GMT -5
You know an amp looks good when people start making sexual innuendos about them lol.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2011 23:04:28 GMT -5
LOL. IMO they are one of the nicest amps I've seen that I could actually afford. could you imagine showing off your gear with 7 xpr-1's? You'd have a eye/eargasim for sure!
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