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Post by manlystanley on Apr 25, 2010 9:22:14 GMT -5
Can someone explain something to me? I've read about the RSP-2 and see that it's gotten great reviews. Why does Emotiva discontinue products so fast? Why develop a new XSP-1?
Was there something wrong with the RSP-2?
Does anyone know how much the XSP-1 will cost? Will it be $699 like the RSP-2 was?
Thanks,
Stan
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Post by roadrunner on Apr 25, 2010 11:47:52 GMT -5
Can someone explain something to me? I've read about the RSP-2 and see that it's gotten great reviews. Why does Emotiva discontinue products so fast? Why develop a new XSP-1? Was there something wrong with the RSP-2? Does anyone know how much the XSP-1 will cost? Will it be $699 like the RSP-2 was? Thanks, Stan Stan, Based on the bits and pieces of information that followed the announcement that the RSP was being discontinued, Emotiva's motive was driven by the fact key components were no longer available from normal sources; and, as a result it would have been prohibitively expenses to continue manufacturing it. If I was able to properly piece together the flow of information, the company supplying the key components burned down or was destroyed during a flood; and no alternative sources were available at reasonable price points. I also understood that Emotiva had been selling the Reference series amp and pre-amp at razor thin margins prior to the loss of their primary sources for key components. These problems forced Emotiva to make a hard decision and economic reality dictated their discontinuing the line. There was nothing wrong with the RSP-2. It was an exceptionally reliable and beautifully engineered, amazing sounding piece of gear. A decision was made to redesign it from the ground up and improve its performance while sourcing component parts at better price levels. So far, no mention has been made about the XSP-1's introduction date or price. Hopefully, updated information will be forthcoming from Emotiva in the near future. |
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Post by jlafrenz on Apr 25, 2010 12:04:07 GMT -5
Units also get discontinued and new ones get developed to include new features. One example of this would be HT bypass.
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