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Post by remodeo on Oct 28, 2014 20:34:36 GMT -5
Remo, I just love reports from first impressions, before your amp arrives I sugest exercising your cheek mussels!! It really hurts when you wear a smile so big for so long when you don't prep!!!,,,,he,,,,he,,,,he,,,,, Hahahahah, Will Do. Thanks Remo Deo
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Post by vcautokid on Oct 28, 2014 20:36:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the lounge! Congrats on a fantastic amp. The XPA-5 will make those fine Paradigms really sing. As for biamping, are you sure it's worth the hassle? If you do proceed, consider biamping the front L/R with the XPA-5 and running the rears with the receiver. Before deciding that though, just run the XPA-5 for all 5 channels and see what you think. I agree with Hempster here too. Run the XPA-5 full range on all 5 channels, and you will be amazed how more the XPA-5 will deliver on it's own. You could bi-amp with the XPA-5 with 4 of it's 5 channels, and run the remaining channel for the center. Use the receiver for the surrounds. Any way you have the XPA-5 in your system, you are in for a treat. The XPA-5 will thrill you with anything you play through it. Have fun, and enjoy, and congratulations on your XPA-5!
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 28, 2014 20:42:07 GMT -5
I really love this kind of thread! remodeo , we are waiting and very interesting for your thoughts. Thanks crispy1138 to share with us your appreciations. I think you are two really nice member additions to the lounge community. Thank you so very much. I will gladly share my first impressions with a few pictures. This whole week, I have been running around with excitement upgrading my RCA cables and banana plugs for the new Amp. Also picked up a regular mono cable to use as a trigger between the receiver and the Amp. Not sure If I should upgrade my speaker cables. Debating that now. I really am so excited right now. Every addition to the home theater turns me into a little kid with super excitement. I really cant explain this feeling. All my friends ask, what is so special about all this stuff, and I really just don't know how to explain it to them. But to me, it's the best passion I can have for anything. And no words can really explain it.Anyway, I am ranting off. Thank You everyone. Remo Deo Don't worry, we are a few thousands only here in the lounge in the same case.
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Post by remodeo on Oct 28, 2014 20:44:52 GMT -5
Welcome to the lounge! Congrats on a fantastic amp. The XPA-5 will make those fine Paradigms really sing. As for biamping, are you sure it's worth the hassle? If you do proceed, consider biamping the front L/R with the XPA-5 and running the rears with the receiver. Before deciding that though, just run the XPA-5 for all 5 channels and see what you think. I agree with Hempster here too. Run the XPA-5 full range on all 5 channels, and you will be amazed how more the XPA-5 will deliver on it's own. You could bi-amp with the XPA-5 with 4 of it's 5 channels, and run the remaining channel for the center. Use the receiver for the surrounds. Any way you have the XPA-5 in your system, you are in for a treat. The XPA-5 will thrill you with anything you play through it. Have fun, and enjoy, and congratulations on your XPA-5! Yes, This is exactly what I am going to do. I will use 4 Channels from the XPA-5 for the Front two Paradigm Speakers in Bi-Amp mode. I cannot wait to see how much more amazing this Amp makes these speakers sound. The last channel will be used for the Center. I will use the receiver to power the rears. And then, maybe in a few months, I will pick up the XPA-2 just for the rears. Although, that might be way too overkill since the rears are only small Mirage bookshelfs. So, maybe XPA-200 just for the rears. But, that's down the line to decide. At which point, I will seek all your advice before making any decisions. Thank You Remo Deo
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Post by vcautokid on Oct 28, 2014 20:52:20 GMT -5
Even better run the XPA-2 for the fronts, and the XPA-5 for rest. A classic Emotiva audio solution that never stops pleasing, and impressing. With the Gen 2 XPA-2, power with finesse is what is happening. This would be an awesome combo!
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Post by remodeo on Oct 28, 2014 21:01:28 GMT -5
Even better run the XPA-2 for the fronts, and the XPA-5 for rest. A classic Emotiva audio solution that never stops pleasing, and impressing. With the Gen 2 XPA-2, power with finesse is what is happening. This would be an awesome combo! So many different combo's one can create with these amazing Amps. I really wanted to get monoblocks but thought it would be way too crazy at this point. However, for under a $1000, I can't go wrong with the XPA-5. And if, I really really like it, I think, I will start buying the Monoblocks one by one. hehe....Although, I don't want to blow my beautiful speakers. So have to be careful... Remo Deo
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Post by novisnick on Oct 28, 2014 21:51:21 GMT -5
Even better run the XPA-2 for the fronts, and the XPA-5 for rest. A classic Emotiva audio solution that never stops pleasing, and impressing. With the Gen 2 XPA-2, power with finesse is what is happening. This would be an awesome combo! So many different combo's one can create with these amazing Amps. I really wanted to get monoblocks but thought it would be way too crazy at this point. However, for under a $1000, I can't go wrong with the XPA-5. And if, I really really like it, I think, I will start buying the Monoblocks one by one. hehe....Although, I don't want to blow my beautiful speakers. So have to be careful... Remo Deo Myth about blowing speakers. The odds are very little that a high quality amp such as the XPR-1 would blow up a speaker unless you just wanted to. They will get very loud but without distortion, which is the Killer. Ive driven a set of highly efficient Klipsch speakers to unbelievable dbs without any damage or problem. Strange thing about all that power, at high dbs you can hold a conversation because the sound from the speakers is not distortion. My Paradigm 100s enjoy the extra headroom as well.
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Post by remodeo on Oct 28, 2014 21:57:26 GMT -5
So many different combo's one can create with these amazing Amps. I really wanted to get monoblocks but thought it would be way too crazy at this point. However, for under a $1000, I can't go wrong with the XPA-5. And if, I really really like it, I think, I will start buying the Monoblocks one by one. hehe....Although, I don't want to blow my beautiful speakers. So have to be careful... Remo Deo Myth about blowing speakers. The odds are very little that a high quality amp such as the XPR-1 would blow up a speaker unless you just wanted to. They will get very loud but without distortion, which is the Killer. Ive driven a set of highly efficient Klipsch speakers to unbelievable dbs without any damage or problem. Strange thing about all that power, at high dbs you can hold a conversation because the sound from the speakers is pnot distortion. My Paradigm 100s enjoy the extra headroom as well. Humm, So I take it, that I don't have to be afraid of damaging my Signature S6 (Amp Range of 15-400 watts) with the XPA-1 which i believe is rated at 1000 watts. I still have a great deal to learn. Remo Deo
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Post by deltadube on Oct 28, 2014 22:06:53 GMT -5
Myth about blowing speakers. The odds are very little that a high quality amp such as the XPR-1 would blow up a speaker unless you just wanted to. They will get very loud but without distortion, which is the Killer. Ive driven a set of highly efficient Klipsch speakers to unbelievable dbs without any damage or problem. Strange thing about all that power, at high dbs you can hold a conversation because the sound from the speakers is pnot distortion. My Paradigm 100s enjoy the extra headroom as well. Humm, So I take it, that I don't have to be afraid of damaging my Signature S6 (Amp Range of 15-400 watts) with the XPA-1 which i believe is rated at 1000 watts. I still have a great deal to learn. Remo Deo hey welcome to the emo lounge .... congrates on the xpa 5 it will knock your soxs off lol but your really talking now xpa 1 mono blocks this is the ticket to another level with the analog pre amp xsp 1... which has the ht bypass feature.. xpa 1 is 500 watts into 8ohms and 1000s watts into 4 ohms.. plenty of headroom for good clean sound for 2 channel or movies.. cheers..
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Post by novisnick on Oct 28, 2014 22:11:43 GMT -5
Myth about blowing speakers. The odds are very little that a high quality amp such as the XPR-1 would blow up a speaker unless you just wanted to. They will get very loud but without distortion, which is the Killer. Ive driven a set of highly efficient Klipsch speakers to unbelievable dbs without any damage or problem. Strange thing about all that power, at high dbs you can hold a conversation because the sound from the speakers is pnot distortion. My Paradigm 100s enjoy the extra headroom as well. Humm, So I take it, that I don't have to be afraid of damaging my Signature S6 (Amp Range of 15-400 watts) with the XPA-1 which i believe is rated at 1000 watts. I still have a great deal to learn. Remo Deo The XPA-1 gen 2 is rated at 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and 600 watts @ 8 ohms, still, I would use some sence and not over drive the amp or speakers. Too loud is just too loud Ya know. 8) Nick
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Post by remodeo on Oct 28, 2014 23:00:18 GMT -5
Humm, So I take it, that I don't have to be afraid of damaging my Signature S6 (Amp Range of 15-400 watts) with the XPA-1 which i believe is rated at 1000 watts. I still have a great deal to learn. Remo Deo The XPA-1 gen 2 is rated at 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and 600 watts @ 8 ohms, still, I would use some sence and not over drive the amp or speakers. Too loud is just too loud Ya know. 8) Nick Ya, i know. I built my first stereo audio system in my freshman year dorm room, and havent blown any speakers so far. Knock on wood. And I haven't even received delivery of the XPA-5 yet, and here I am talking about monoblocks, lol. Gotta slow down a bit.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 29, 2014 0:07:02 GMT -5
The XPA-1 gen 2 is rated at 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and 600 watts @ 8 ohms, still, I would use some sence and not over drive the amp or speakers. Too loud is just too loud Ya know. 8) Nick Ya, i know. I built my first stereo audio system in my freshman year dorm room, and havent blown any speakers so far. Knock on wood. And I haven't even received delivery of the XPA-5 yet, and here I am talking about monoblocks, lol. Gotta slow down a bit. I think that Emo has created a beast with you... Maybe also novisnick can be blamed for your new disease.
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Post by remodeo on Oct 29, 2014 0:20:12 GMT -5
Ya, i know. I built my first stereo audio system in my freshman year dorm room, and havent blown any speakers so far. Knock on wood. And I haven't even received delivery of the XPA-5 yet, and here I am talking about monoblocks, lol. Gotta slow down a bit. I think that Emo has created a beast with you... Maybe also novisnick can be blamed for your new disease. Lol, Ya. I have a feeling the XPA-5 will be moved upstairs into my Office Home Theater to Power the five Vienna Acoustics. And the Paradigm System will get a few monoblocks incorporated into them. Lets see how long the temptation lasts after I see the difference with the XPA-5 and the Paradigms.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 29, 2014 0:29:14 GMT -5
WOH HO...! Slow down a bit...!
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Post by remodeo on Oct 29, 2014 0:37:58 GMT -5
WOH HO...! Slow down a bit...! Hahahaha, Ok, Ok, Ok, I'll slow down. Ya, I need to slow down and enjoy the XPA-5 with the Paradigms a bit before adding or moving anything else. Oh boy, 2 days left, Remo Deo
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Post by vcautokid on Oct 29, 2014 3:04:47 GMT -5
It is true that no speaker was/is ever harmed with lots of clean power. It is only when you drive an amplifier, and that is any amplifier beyond its design limit. This is commonly known as "clipping" an amplifier. The wave form has flats where nice peaks, and valleys should be. Speakers do poorly on a clipped wave as they are designed to playback a clean wave form free of this flattening of the peaks, and valleys without turning this into a science project. So the more clean power at your control, the less likely at higher levels, damage could/would occur. If you like to play very dynamic content, than clean "generous" power is always your friend.
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Post by cadman83 on Oct 30, 2014 11:19:02 GMT -5
WOH HO...! Slow down a bit...! Hahahaha, Ok, Ok, Ok, I'll slow down. Ya, I need to slow down and enjoy the XPA-5 with the Paradigms a bit before adding or moving anything else. Oh boy, 2 days left, Remo Deo Remo,
As a new owner of the XPA5 too, I am interested in your thoughts / impressions on how the biamping goes. Due to my setup, I basically have 2 channels sitting there doing nothing and biamping might let me put that unused power to use.
I love the amp and it has performed beautifully. The only problems I have now is finding movies with good sound tracks
I hope you enjoys yours.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 30, 2014 12:04:57 GMT -5
Hahahaha, Ok, Ok, Ok, I'll slow down. Ya, I need to slow down and enjoy the XPA-5 with the Paradigms a bit before adding or moving anything else. Oh boy, 2 days left, Remo Deo Remo,
As a new owner of the XPA5 too, I am interested in your thoughts / impressions on how the biamping goes. Due to my setup, I basically have 2 channels sitting there doing nothing and biamping might let me put that unused power to use.
I love the amp and it has performed beautifully. The only problems I have now is finding movies with good sound tracks
I hope you enjoys yours.
Hi cadman and welcome to the lounge, enjoy your new toy and don't hesitate to experiment biamping by yourself, it will cost you only an other interconnect cable plus a splitter and speaker cables, nobody is better than yourself to evaluate it.
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Post by frenchyfranky on Oct 31, 2014 14:12:40 GMT -5
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Post by remodeo on Nov 1, 2014 0:20:16 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
I received the Amp. Spent about 5 hours setting it up. Writing up the review now in another message.
Remo Deo
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