Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 8:47:40 GMT -5
Hi Blooloo,
Welcome to the forum.
I am really interested in your review of the XPA-100's when you post it. I just received my second XPA-100 on Tuesday, so now I have a pair. I just won't be able to hear mine until February though. That's when I'll be able to get the tube preamp that I'm purchasing to put with them.
I must admit at first I had reservations about the XPA-100's because there wasn't really any support for them by forum members. I even started a post asking if the XPA-100's were the "black sheep" of the Emotiva amps. What I found out is that there seems to be some bias towards the XPA-100 amps for some reason. Weather founded or not. I decided to go on and take the plunge anyway.
It's almost like the forum members who own XPA-100's take a backseat to the forum members who own more expensive higher end Emotiva amps. I don't understand this because the actual non sale price for the pair of mono blocks is the same as the highly regarded XPA-2. I expect the performance to be comparable as well.
I believe all of the amps Emotiva manufactures are good quality. I think catching the XPA-100's for the sale price was one of the best bargains Emotiva has had during this entire holiday sale. At $299.00 for 250 watts into 8 Ohms, 400watts into 4 Ohms. The dollar for watt price is incredible.
I'm looking forward to hearing these amps. I think once we put them with the right preamp, source, and speakers these amps will truly shine. Since I won't be able to hear mine for a couple months I'll be looking forward to hearing your impressions.
I can also relate to setting a budget for the equipment you plan to purchase and sticking to it. We both took advantage of the sale, and it seems, we both have to wait for the Pre/Pro we want to put with the amps. I'm one of those people who thrives on getting champagne and clavier audio equipment at beer and pretzel prices. I don't need the absolute best, I'm more interested in getting the best bargains for each audio dollar I spend.
I also had a size, weight issue with some of the other Emo amps. These XPA-100's slide neatly into my equipment stand, and will be easy to take out when I choose to listen to other equipment. I know you won't be able to give your truest impressions until you can put the amps with the XSP-1. Until then anything you can share will be appreciated. j
I'm gong to be away for 2 weeks for Christmas so unfortunately will be torn away from my system (sob..!) but will get back into it asap.
I think it will take a while for these 100s to really shine - I've just read a post from Wayne in the Emotiva Home page 'News and Reviews/Testimonials/Amplifiers' section. He has an XSP-1 coupled with a pair of XPA-100s (that's what I'm going for..:-) ) and talks about their break-in requirements, a very positive and helpful post.
Yes, I agree, they need to be put with the right source and pres and speakers - the 100s are unforgiving!
Ahhhh - we need patience.
Cheers.