UPA-200 initial impression

[brubacca]

I'm not good at audiophile terms, but this amp is really great. I put it into my modest system with XDA-1 and NAD c340 to power my ERAa D4 speakers and WOW.

The sound is no longer coming from my speakers,it is just in the space. I can actually hear the placement of the instruments. When closing my eyes Norah, James, Diana and Louis are right there in my room. I have never heard this before in my home. Not with my B&K amp, not with my Parasound amp and not with my NAD internal amp. The sound is full articulate and fun.


Regards,

Charlie

[garbulky]

That's a great description. It's really impressive how transparent their cheapest amps can be. Isn't it stupid good?! I have the UPA-2 (not upa-200) and it's sublime on so much music.

[brubacca]

The UPA-200 is so good that I question whether or not I should continue to save for an XSP-1. If the U series is this good possibly the usp-1 is for me.

[mshump]

Just unpacked and hooked up my first Emotiva product UPA-200. Are you kidding !!! WOW for a little over 300 this shouldn't sound this good !! I am completely impressed and am already looking for my next purchase !! (good thing the wife won't see this post !!)

[garbulky]

Welcome to the lounge mshump! Relax and stay awhile. Congratulations on the addition to your audio family.

[brubacca]

The U series setup I have is really amazing. In my brain I want to "upgrade", but when I sit down to listen I can't really justify it. I have been able to change out the ERA for the New Sonus Faber Venere speakers and the Usp-1/upa-200 is more than up to the task.

[creimes]

I run the UPA-200 for my outdoor UOM-6.2's and they sound ridiculously good out in the backyard, love my Emo amps for the price/performance level...

Chad