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Post by DonPedro on Jun 7, 2013 21:57:32 GMT -5
Have been lurking around since last summer when I first purchased some Emotiva gear, so thought it was time to come out of the shadows and introduce myself. I've been a 2-channel music fan since the mid-70's and had always pined for something better than the big box solutions to home audio (more so in the last 15 years given the dearth of 2-channel equipment carried in these stores). Being a Stereophile subscriber, however, I was under the impression I'd need to win the lottery before I could move into something a little more substantive. Then I heard of Emotiva, and when I looked at the products, their specs and the reviews, and finally the prices, I knew this would be it. I could finally have something that I'd always wanted without selling the farm. So I ordered the USP-1 and the XPA-2 and I could not believe the difference in SQ compared to my old Onkyo receiver. Since then I've moved up to the XSP-1 (not sure what I'm going to do with the USP-1 just yet) since I wanted to take advantage of the processor loop to use my tubed headphone amp as a tube buffer. This has worked out very well, as I can take the edge off of some overly bright source material if needed by routing through the tube amp. I've just purchased the BDP-105 and will be setting it up this weekend. I'll see how it compares to the Onkyo DX-7555 CD player, which is no slouch itself.
Next up: dig out and dust off my 70's era Technics SL-3200 turntable and try out the the XSP-1's phono stage. I've got about 600 LPs that need revisiting - it's been awhile.
I enjoy the forums here for the information they provide and the general good humour.
..Peter
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Post by hemster on Jun 7, 2013 22:09:46 GMT -5
Hola Pedro, Welcome to the lounge! Congrats on your gear and enjoy some vinyl. Let us know your thoughts although if you say you like the gear, some here will label you a fanboy!  Sheesh! Feel free to ask questions as we have many knowledgeable members who'll be only too eager to help out. |
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Post by Axis on Jun 7, 2013 23:11:52 GMT -5
Peter,
your story sounds much like mine. I was using a 1990 Technics reciver and the speaker wire spring clips finally failed. I was on AVSForum and was reading about Emotiva. I had all kinds gear since the early 70's and did not want to spend the silly prices that most gear cost for 2 channel quality analog. I've got the usp-1, upa-2 and erc-1 and you will find that the Emotiva phono stage is excellent.
I lurked here for about five years before I joined. There are alot of sharp guys here and I try to stay out of the debates but you sure can learn alot here.
By the way I am in Atlanta also and if you want to sell the usp-1 I will ask around to see if any wants one. Whats sad for me is that most I know only want an Ipod dock or Bose wave radio.
Mike
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Post by garbulky on Jun 8, 2013 1:31:51 GMT -5
Hello fellow axiom fan. I have the m80's myself. And the cool thing about them is that bought used they are around $650! How do you like your m22's? I heard they have a similar sound signature to the m80's.
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Post by klinemj on Jun 8, 2013 5:55:11 GMT -5
Welcome Peter!
What part of Atlanta are you in? I have family in Dunwoody, Doraville, and Decatur. I was just there last week for a short visit.
I just got a 105 myself...have not really given it a good run yet, but I like it so far. I even already tried streaming from my NAS through it. The interface is not the best, but it worked first try w/o any reading of the manual.
See you around the forum!
Mark
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Post by geebo on Jun 8, 2013 9:13:11 GMT -5
Welcome to the Lounge, Peter!
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Post by creimes on Jun 8, 2013 10:14:26 GMT -5
Welcome fellow lounge, and thanks for coming out of the shadows and joining us here for some laughs....and the odd little argument or two lol...
Chad
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Post by DonPedro on Jun 9, 2013 21:47:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome gentlemen.
garbulky - I've no experience with the M80's, but my guess looking at the specs is that they would be close to the M22's, especially mid to high frequencies. The M80's probably provide a little more on the bottom end I would expect. I did read some time ago that the M80's had a dangerous low impedance dip at some low frequencies that caused some issues with the XPA-2 going into protective shutdown at higher volumes. That would have to be fairly loud I guess.
Mike - go ahead and ask around if anyone might be interested in the USP-1. Let me know if there's any interest - I think $325 would be a fair price given it is less than a year old, although I realize I'm now up against the summer sale where a new one costs about $389. I've got the original boxes, manuals, etc., and it is in pristine condition.
Mark - I'm up north of Alpharetta in the Cumming area (that would be north of Doraville if you're not familiar). I've been listening to the BDP-105 over the weekend and find it beats out my old Onkyo DX-7555 in many ways, especially in the low-end (tighter, with more extension). I had read that it tended to be bright, but I'm not hearing it that way.
..Peter
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