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Post by audioguy123 on Feb 24, 2015 16:10:07 GMT -5
Is there any particular reason the XPA-5 does not use the standard "locking" mechanism for XLR connectors? I have never had another piece of audio gear that does not do that. It presents some potential damage issues and may force me to sell the amp, which is almost brand new.
Any ideas or suggestions on why and how it might be remedied?"
Other than that, great amp (as have been the other Emotive amps I have used which, if I recall, also did not have this feature.
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Post by geebo on Feb 24, 2015 16:20:34 GMT -5
Potential damage?
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Post by vcautokid on Feb 24, 2015 16:40:48 GMT -5
I am in a bit of a fog as to what kind of damage you maybe speaking of. The XLR in my XPA-2 and DC-1 have never been problematic in any way. That is with a variety of XLR cables.
If you feel they are problematic you could change them to another XLR connector, and void the warranty, not a great idea. Use a good quality XLR interconnect with the XPA 5 amplifier, and enjoy with confidence.
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Post by teaman on Feb 24, 2015 16:42:58 GMT -5
I have never had any issues with the XLR on any of my amps....and they are all using them. I have both Monoprice premium XLR's and Emotiva XLR's and neither has any problem staying in place.
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Post by plm on Feb 25, 2015 21:38:25 GMT -5
You're actually less likely to experience any damage issues, because the cable will just pull out if tugged, whereas a locking XLR could (theoretically) cause an amp to get dragged off a shelf or damage the connector.
Personally I'd prefer locking connectors, but lots of manufacturers aren't bothing to use them these days. I have active JBL studio monitors, for instance, that I happened to notice the other day don't use locking connectors.
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Post by asharris7 on Mar 6, 2015 18:36:51 GMT -5
Just realize that they aren't differential from the RCA's
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