xpr 5

[edoggrc51]

Jan 21, 2013 21:35:28 GMT -5 Metaldude said:

G'day all.

Been putt'n a fair amount of thought into it , at this stage I'm still undecided , but leaning in the direction of what rlw is saying, I mean he makes absolute sense in his posts and I take onboard his advice ... My dilema is will I want the xpr 5 after a I get xpa, future proofing you might say, but as I said at this moment I lean toward xpa 5 with option of xpa2...

I think what Rich is saying makes sense, but I have a feeling that once you get the XPA-5 several months later you'll get these, "wonder what the XPR would sound like" thoughts and you'll be right back to square one. Gotta love this hobby. lol

[Metaldude]

Yeah , I said in earlier post that you guys can give a man a headache trying to figure out which way to go..
I can swing the funds for the xpr 5 but moola is tight and will have to get an electrician as well, we'll see...but rlw's advice makes sense at the moment and I also haer what you are saying ... What have I got myself into here?? lol

[The Mad Norseman]

Jan 20, 2013 22:35:02 GMT -5 Metaldude said:

G'da y all,
It seems the majority suggest I go with the xpa 5, so I'm sort of leaning that way at the moment, BUT , something just keeps me hanging on to the xpr 5 ,I can't explain it, do you know what I mean? Any way I'll bite the bullet shortly and decide , bloody hard though...

Get the XPR-5 and don't look back, or second guess your decision (which it sounds like you'll be doing shortly if you DON'T get the XPR!).
Better to 'reach' a bit more now, and not regret your choice later.
Besides, the XPR's top smoother top end and lower gain structure will suit your efficient speakers better now, and you'll be 'future-proofed' against ANY different (or less efficient) speakers you may select in the future!
It looks like a no-brainer' decision to me if you can swing it...

[Deleted]

Oh man, just a make a decison, for Pete's sake!! The fact of the matter is that the XPA-5 is already *way* more than you need or can use. And, secondly, just how hard do you think it would be to sell it Down Under if it does turn out that you really want the XPR-5??

But no matter which way you go, please stop *bleep*-footing around and make a decision. Your constant waffling is an embarrassment to every *man* on the Lounge...

-RW-

PS: Another OZ-man posted this earlier in the thread "Being under $1K the XPA-5 slips in without any duty or GST". If this is true, your path seems very clear to me.

[chaosrv]

Jan 21, 2013 23:12:11 GMT -5 @rlw said:

Oh man, just a make a decison, for Pete's sake!! The fact of the matter is that the XPA-5 is already *way* more than you need or can use. And, secondly, just how hard do you think it would be to sell it Down Under if it does turn out that you really want the XPR-5??

But no matter which way you go, please stop *bleep*-footing around and make a decision. Your constant waffling is an embarrassment to every *man* on the Lounge...

-RW-

PS: Another OZ-man posted this earlier in the thread "Being under $1K the XPA-5 slips in without any duty or GST". If this is true, your path seems very clear to me.

Yes, buy two and bi-amp. I'm only half joking.

[Metaldude]

Settle down matey, I'm gett'n there, I get constantly rushed at work so I tend to take my time outside with everything ,a plan is in place .....

[Metaldude]

G'day, going with the xpa 5 and xpa 2 and as yet to be decided either denon 4311 or marantz sr 7007, both of which I can get around $ 1700 aus at the moment...
Thanks for all the help ,I needed it....keep post'n it's all good

[Deleted]

Good move, MD! And get the Marantz...

-RW-

[Metaldude]

rlw, why do you suggest the marantz ? my only sticking point between the two is that the marantz does not have xt 32 the denon does, thanks

[Jim]

Jan 21, 2013 23:12:11 GMT -5 @rlw said:

Oh man, just a make a decison, for Pete's sake!! The fact of the matter is that the XPA-5 is already *way* more than you need or can use. And, secondly, just how hard do you think it would be to sell it Down Under if it does turn out that you really want the XPR-5??

But no matter which way you go, please stop *bleep*-footing around and make a decision. Your constant waffling is an embarrassment to every *man* on the Lounge...

-RW-

PS: Another OZ-man posted this earlier in the thread "Being under $1K the XPA-5 slips in without any duty or GST". If this is true, your path seems very clear to me.

Yes, we get it. You'll never recommend more than a couple hundred watts. You make that same statement in every single XPR thread.

[Deleted]

Jim, dear boy, did you see the efficiency of his speakers? 95 db, BTW. And, basically, a coupla hunnert watts is more than enough for 95% of the members of this Lounge.

As for the recommendation of the Marantz, I think it will sound better with his speakers. Denons tend to have a slighty "leaner" sound, the Marantz are a little warmer. It's true that one has the better version of Audyssey, and that could be important to him, I'm not sure. But for raw sound-quality, I like the Marantz better for this application....

-RW-

[Dark Ranger]

Jan 22, 2013 20:13:02 GMT -5 @rlw said:

Jim, dear boy...

That was an unnecessary condescending remark.

[Metaldude]

now now take it easy,

I'll just resaerch a little more between them rlw ,I've read here that marantz is slightly better sound quality.. thanks for your help mate, daunting task when new

[edoggrc51]

Jan 22, 2013 20:34:35 GMT -5 Metaldude said:

now now take it easy,

I'll just resaerch a little more between them rlw ,I've read here that marantz is slightly better sound quality.. thanks for your help mate, daunting task when new

Dont underestimate the power of room correction. XT32 can and will do wonderful things.

[bootman]

...and the current Denons and Marantz share the same innards.
Same company now.

[LCSeminole]

Jan 22, 2013 20:05:54 GMT -5 Jim said:

Jan 21, 2013 23:12:11 GMT -5 @rlw said:

Oh man, just a make a decison, for Pete's sake!! The fact of the matter is that the XPA-5 is already *way* more than you need or can use. And, secondly, just how hard do you think it would be to sell it Down Under if it does turn out that you really want the XPR-5??

But no matter which way you go, please stop *bleep*-footing around and make a decision. Your constant waffling is an embarrassment to every *man* on the Lounge...

-RW-

PS: Another OZ-man posted this earlier in the thread "Being under $1K the XPA-5 slips in without any duty or GST". If this is true, your path seems very clear to me.

Yes, we get it. You'll never recommend more than a couple hundred watts. You make that same statement in every single XPR thread.

I'm one of those that will recommend all of the power that you can afford as one never knows what speakers you will have down the road. It seems many enthusiasts will change speakers well before they change an amplifier, and if those new speakers are way less efficient, then you may just need that extra power. Yes the XPR series power amplifiers are most likely overkill for many, and yes the XPA series amplifiers should well more than suffice, but I assure you, I won't be wondering about a more powerful amplifier when and if I choose some power hungry/inefficient speakers in the future. The way I look at power amplifiers is a long term investment, if you take care of them and keep them cool they should last a long time.

To the OP, you won't go wrong with either an XPR or XPA.

[Metaldude]

Hi all
In the end it came down to duties and taxes getting xpr 5 into aus, I begrudge giving them anything cause they don't have any idea except to tax the little guy, then lecco to run circuit , so shear cost made me go in the direction I did , but who knows what future will bring..
I've been bitten now so i'm infected with the disease called upgraditis, you all have it, the bedroom may have the xpa's in years to come .lol....

[Metaldude]

sent for quote on xpa 5 and xpa 2, ah drat , no xpa2 until march, but a very nice offer was made ,I may just have to take them up on, they did'nt want to disapoint me ..Emo take a bow , it's rare companies these days try and assist customers in the way you have , it's appreciated...

[richardrc]

XPR-5 would be $700-$800 in shipping, duty customs fees and taxes

[Metaldude]

Yeah, just a bit much for me to part with ,maybe in future..Bloody taxes
Got an offer I could not refuse as xpa2 not available as I said in earlier post, so more than happy now, ONYA Emo....