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Post by wilson44 on Dec 12, 2011 9:56:07 GMT -5
Mu Denon AVR-5600 has gone up in flames (literally).
I have a 5.1 setup. Was orginally thinking about buying a Yamaha RX-A800 and powering the fronts and center with a XPA-3 using the receiver pre-pros. Let the receiver power the surrounds. This option would cost $430(receiver) + 599(xpa-3) = $1033
2md option
$499 (USP--1) + $769(XPA-5 = $1268
both options are in my budget.
Any suggestions or advice would be helpful...thanks
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Post by a1uc on Dec 12, 2011 9:59:22 GMT -5
Mu Denon AVR-5600 has gone up in flames (literally). I have a 5.1 setup. Was orginally thinking about buying a Yamaha RX-A800 and powering the fronts and center with a XPA-3 using the receiver pre-pros. Let the receiver power the surrounds. This option would cost $430(receiver) + 599(xpa-3) = $1033 2md option $499 (USP--1) + $769(XPA-5 = $1268 both options are in my budget. Any suggestions or advice would be helpful...thanks XPA-5 for the price |
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Post by hemster on Dec 12, 2011 10:10:42 GMT -5
If there's any possibility of you going to 7.1 ch setup now or in the future, opt for the XPA-5. Even if staying 5.1 it's best to have all channels match, especially if you're listening to multichannel music.
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Post by wilson44 on Dec 12, 2011 10:20:14 GMT -5
the setup will be used for movies and 2-ch music.
BTW- I have Axiom M-80 fronts woth V-150 center. Will the XPA amps power these speakers well ?
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Post by hemster on Dec 12, 2011 10:26:02 GMT -5
the setup will be used for movies and 2-ch music. BTW- I have Axiom M-80 fronts woth V-150 center. Will the XPA amps power these speakers well ? Given your usage preferences you'll be fine with either the XPA3 or XPA5. The Axioms I think are 4 ohms, IIRC and rated for at least 300 W, maybe even more. The XPA amps will mate very well with them. |
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Post by wilson44 on Dec 12, 2011 10:40:40 GMT -5
OK..so both the XPA-3 or XPA-5 would work well.
But what about the UMC-1 vs. receiver factor . which is a better value ?
$430(receiver) + 599(xpa-3) = $1033
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$499 (USP--1) + $769(XPA-5 = $1268
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Post by corbaatje on Dec 18, 2011 7:28:40 GMT -5
I have had powered my speakers by the Denon AVR3311(center+surrounds) and the DEnon PMA1500AE(fronts) and I use now the XPA-5.
I sold the PMA1500AE and my setup is now Denon AVR3311 and XPA-5.
The difference with the center channel is enormous, I can put the volume
-10 compared to the setup with the Denon 3311 and I still have better and clearer voices.
IMO use Emotiva for all channels, it will improve your surrounds(and stereo) greatly.
Stereo is not so good with the Denon AVR3311, I think I'm spoiled because I heard so much better with the PMA. I'm now looking for a stereopre to have the best of both worlds.
Best solution is to buy a different pre for surround and stereo. Almost every stereo pre/receiver will outplay a AV-receiver/pre processor when it comes to stereo.
It is the question which is more important to you: surrounds or stereo.
Good luck making your choise!
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