UPA-500

[stads77]

you beat me to it.

[stads77]

HMM... Keep my xpa-5 or sell and get upa-500 and xpa-2? So many options now. I defintely don't need 200 watts for my weak surrounds.

[Pauly]

Absolutely perfect for somebody with high sensitivity speakers or somebody with a small room. It still has better power specs than a lot of the receivers out there.

[Pauly]

I got to admit, I was expecting at least over 100 watts into 8 ohms with all channels driven. But I didn't realize it was going to be in a 2RU chassis. I suppose 80 is plenty for a lot of folks though.

[bootman]

May 3, 2012 9:23:06 GMT -5 ausman said:

specs at 4 ohms please

shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/upa500

Power output:
100 watts / channel (8 ohms; two channels driven)
160 watts / channel (4 ohms; two channels driven)
115 watts / channel (4 ohms; all channels driven)
80 watts / channel (8 ohms; all channels driven)

[bootman]

May 4, 2012 12:35:49 GMT -5 Pauly said:

I got to admit, I was expecting at least over 100 watts into 8 ohms with all channels driven. But I didn't realize it was going to be in a 2RU chassis. I suppose 80 is plenty for a lot of folks though.

How many current AVRs can do 110W into 4ohms all channels driven?

Not many, None at 2U size.

[garbulky]

Oh dear and the THD+N is now measured at 1 watt
There has been redesigning done....
AND THE UPA-1 IS TAKEN OFF THE WEBSITE!!!!!!
Can't deny it's not a bad deal at 399. But I am not happy at the *almost* neutering of what was left of the U-series.
Note that this 5 channel amp weighs less than my UPA-2...there's a reason everything's measured at 1 watt and why there's no pic of the insides on the website itself.
I would guess that this is a 5 channel miniflex not a u-series amp.

[stads77]

This would have been much cooler if I never heard the podcast, kind of spoiled my expectations.

[eliwankenobi]

May 4, 2012 13:01:46 GMT -5 garbulky said:

Oh dear and the THD+N is now measured at 1 watt
There has been redesigning done....
AND THE UPA-1 IS TAKEN OFF THE WEBSITE!!!!!!
Can't deny it's not a bad deal at 399. But I am not happy at the *almost* neutering of what was left of the U-series.
Note that this 5 channel amp weighs less than my UPA-2...there's a reason everything's measured at 1 watt and why there's no pic of the insides on the website itself.
I would guess that this is a 5 channel miniflex not a u-series amp.

Yeah too bad, I guess its good bye UPA-1. I wanted to get UPA-1s for my future speakers.....

Here's hoping that maybe they will modify the UPA-1 and turn it into the XPA-100?!! Since it had more in common with the X-series anyways.

In a way, makes sense, you can see the new UPA has smaller chassis, nor it has XLR connections anymore.

Perhaps we'll see a

UPA-300 @ 100 watts per channel
UPA-200 @ 125 watts per channel
UPA-100 @ 150 watts per channel

and the XPA-100 fully balanced @ 200 watts (8ohms) - 400 watts (4ohms)

wishfull thinking

[klinemj]

This looks like a very good amp for my 2nd system once I get an XMC-1.

I am surprised the UPA-1 is gone, though. Hopefully, they will be coming out with a whole new line of U-series including a new monoblock. Those were nice options for many people.

Mark

[Pauly]

May 4, 2012 12:41:22 GMT -5 bootman said:

May 4, 2012 12:35:49 GMT -5 Pauly said:

I got to admit, I was expecting at least over 100 watts into 8 ohms with all channels driven. But I didn't realize it was going to be in a 2RU chassis. I suppose 80 is plenty for a lot of folks though.

How many current AVRs can do 110W into 4ohms all channels driven?

Not many, None at 2U size.

Very true.

[macromicroman]

I too was a little disappointed with the UPA-500 amp. I expected 125 wpc with all channels driven into 8 ohms. I was also surprised to see that the UPA-1 is no longer around. Seems all the amps I have and might want another one are now no longer available.

[Dan Laufman]

Hi guy's,
Well I can't win....

Seriously though, the Ultra Series is gong to be completely reinvigorated over the next couple of months,... ye of little faith!

OK, just to be clear, even though I didn't want to spoil the surprise...

We have the UPA-500, a VERY sweet little amp that will blow you minds when you hear it. It has tremendous real world dynamic capabilities and is the perfect power point for many systems. Remember, we give to the true power specs. worst case. In reality, the capabilities of this amp will really surprise you. We make no apologies and urge you to give it a listen.

Following closely will be the all new UPA-200, then the all new UPA-700

The UPA-1 is discontinued and has been upgraded and will be released as the new XPA-100 very soon. As you all know this amp was essentially an X Series amp and we decided it deserved to be in the X Series line up. There will be a new XPA-200 rounding out that end of the line.

We are still working on a UPA-100 replacement which is an all new design, based on the new Ultra Series, but it is too early to announce the exact power and details.

We have many more models coming out shortly, and I want to make it clear to all that we are fully committed to making the Ultra Series a full line once again. This will include a new Ultra processor, more amps, and many other goodies to be announced.

Hang in there. There is a method to the madness!! The Ultra Series and the X Series will be distinctly different from each other in features, construction techniques, and power... but they will all share the Emotiva design DNA and overall build quality. Something for everybody and every budget!!

It's all good!

Cheers from Germany,
Big Dan

[sharkman]

They retired the UPA-1 without any warning? Wow.

I have 2 AVRs and the lesser of the two, the Onkyo TX SR504, can equal the performance of the UPA-500, so I wouldn't be interested in it. Perhaps they'll have a 2 channel that can do better.

[Pauly]

Mmmm, a UPA-100? Two of those might work very nicely in my two channel rig. Very nice.

[Pauly]

Also, I can't wait to see what the new Ultra pre/pro will offer.

[Dan Laufman]

May 4, 2012 16:33:57 GMT -5 sharkman said:

They retired the UPA-1 without any warning? Wow.

I have 2 AVRs and the lesser of the two, the Onkyo TX SR504, can equal the performance of the UPA-500, so I wouldn't be interested in it. Perhaps they'll have a 2 channel that can do better.

It's been on clearance for several months.... this indicates it is coming to end of life. So, no surprises. We're sold out of the old model. As I mentioned, there are replacements in the works, so no one is being left out in the cold.

As to the UPA-500's power capabilities being equal to your Onkyo, SR504, let's give them a run shall we?? I know that amp quite well and the UPA-500 will easily outperform it. Not knocking Onkyo at all, just stating a fact... and you'll be able to touch it all the while without burning your hand.

Just messing with you a little!

[DYohn]

Sounds great Dan, I'm looking forward to see what's available in the coming months.

[jamrock]

Thanks Dan. Even though you are far away, your heart is still with us. Thanks for the heads up on the goodies in the pipeline. I will need a new 7 channel amp to go with my XMC-1. It would be nice if its model number begins with an "X" also ;D.

[Dan Laufman]

You know it's a coming.... XPA-7.... 7x200 RMS, all channels driven. Soon.

4RU tall.

Sweet.

Goodnite!
Big Dan