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Post by adi67 on Mar 1, 2015 9:51:11 GMT -5
does XPR really require a 20A power cord? And If i get a 20A power cord, does it have to be plugged only in a 20A dedicated power line? Sorry if these are stupid questions...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 9:58:09 GMT -5
I have my xpr5 plugged in to a 15a adapter. No issues at all
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Post by adi67 on Mar 1, 2015 10:03:58 GMT -5
thanx for your reply. are there power cords that have female 20 Amp at the amp end, but male 15 Amp at the other end?
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Post by adi67 on Mar 1, 2015 10:08:36 GMT -5
you'd think Emotive would make such power cords...different lengths...2,3, or even 4 meters long...
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Post by adi67 on Mar 1, 2015 10:08:53 GMT -5
Emotiva not Emotive...sorry...to early...  |
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Post by ocezam on Mar 1, 2015 10:09:21 GMT -5
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Post by Porscheguy on Mar 1, 2015 10:45:52 GMT -5
I have everything in my sig plugged into one 15a circuit...
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Post by bootman on Mar 1, 2015 11:03:28 GMT -5
you'd think Emotive would make such power cords...different lengths...2,3, or even 4 meters long... I can think of many reasons why they would not. You as a consumer can chose to do what you want to go against manufacturer designs. You can't expect the manufacturer to do the same. |
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Post by klinemj on Mar 1, 2015 20:31:44 GMT -5
I was thinking that some were just replacing their 15 amp outlets with a 20 amp outlet. That doesn't make it a 20 amp circuit, but you can use the 20 amp plug and not have to modify the cord. And it is very easy to replace outlets.
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Post by LCSeminole on Mar 1, 2015 23:05:08 GMT -5
As Mark says it is easy to replace outlets, but make sure to use the appropriate Romex, such as 12-2 at a minimum for 20a circuit.
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Post by Brookie on Jun 10, 2015 11:47:18 GMT -5
Hello everyone. First time here ! So I purchased this beast (xpr2) and I'm a little confused. The bottom line is it should work on a 15a outlet with an adaptor ? I didn't see this problem until after the purchase lol. Thanks in advance.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 10, 2015 11:55:32 GMT -5
Hello everyone. First time here ! So I purchased this beast (xpr2) and I'm a little confused. The bottom line is it should work on a 15a outlet with an adaptor ? I didn't see this problem until after the purchase lol. Thanks in advance. First, let me welcome you to the home of the friendly and hospitable! so glad you're here and are about to enjoy a great amp,,,,,,,,,,,shame its not a MONOBLOCK,,, but thats another story for later,,,,,,he,,,,he,,,,he,,,,,, Easy fix for ya, you can buy an adaptor or even a powerstrip made by Emotiva that is great and also has DC offset. So heres the welcome wagon and your first glass of Emo KoolAid!!
 
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Post by novisnick on Jun 10, 2015 12:19:58 GMT -5
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Post by Priapulus on Jun 10, 2015 12:44:43 GMT -5
Hello everyone. First time here ! So I purchased this beast (xpr2) and I'm a little confused. The bottom line is it should work on a 15a outlet with an adaptor ? I didn't see this problem until after the purchase lol. Thanks in advance. It all depends how loud you play it. The louder you go, the more power you need. Many people are running their whole system, including multiple amplifiers, on a single 15 amp circuit. Which probably means they wasted their money on such high powered amplifiers.
My xpa-2 rarely lights more than one or two lights on the power display, which suggests all I needed was an upa-2.
Sincerely, /blair
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Post by jmilton on Jun 10, 2015 12:57:04 GMT -5
Many people are running their whole system, including multiple amplifiers, on a single 15 amp circuit. Which probably means they wasted their money on such high powered amplifiers.
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Post by Brookie on Jun 10, 2015 13:33:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the super fast replies ! The amp will arrive tommr so I'll try the 15 a wall outlet / adapter first. Might just go ahead and order the cmx2. Thanks again fellas !
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Post by Brookie on Jun 16, 2015 13:33:44 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Jun 16, 2015 13:56:36 GMT -5
Without rereading all of the posts, have you ever seen this amp powered on?
Do you get any lights at all?
What at happens when you hit the power button? Is the power switch on the back on?
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Post by Brookie on Jun 16, 2015 20:12:51 GMT -5
ok so I installed 20a breaker and outlet today and still the amp has no power (main power switch is on). Gave up and I shipped it to Emotiva for $90 bucks. so I got a dead amp from audiogon : (
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Post by brutiarti on Jun 16, 2015 20:30:20 GMT -5
I use the 15amp and runs perfectly fine. I would get my $90 back from the audiogon seller
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