Post by Porscheguy on Jan 15, 2012 14:02:57 GMT -5
www.positive-feedback.com/Issue58/emotiva_xpa.htm
"But much of the credit is definitely due to the XPA-2; this amp is the closest thing to a true world-class performer that has ever graced my home system, even outclassing the similarly powered Classé monoblocks from a previous system incarnation, which also included a separate DAC and transport. While the Classé amps were incredible in terms of build quality and appearance (stunning to look at and visually impressive), they just never powered the Magneplanar 2.5 QR's anywhere nearly as satisfyingly as the Emotiva amp drives the MMGs that occupy my current system."
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"But much of the credit is definitely due to the XPA-2; this amp is the closest thing to a true world-class performer that has ever graced my home system, even outclassing the similarly powered Classé monoblocks from a previous system incarnation, which also included a separate DAC and transport. While the Classé amps were incredible in terms of build quality and appearance (stunning to look at and visually impressive), they just never powered the Magneplanar 2.5 QR's anywhere nearly as satisfyingly as the Emotiva amp drives the MMGs that occupy my current system."
Tee Hee
It easily bested my XPA-5. And, after a long talk with Lonnie at this year's Emofest about why an amp sounds the way it does, it's no wonder.