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Post by benzo on Feb 9, 2013 18:26:36 GMT -5
And getting 2 XPR-1's. I have about a week left to decide.I've read some posts that suggest the sound quality improves as one moves up the product line, at least with the XPA series. Certainly I don't need even close to the power I'm already getting. Although I am absolutely delighted, make that blown away, with my new amp, I still wonder if there is more to be had with the XPR-1.
Its funny how in two weeks I've changed from wondering if Emotiva is good enough to wondering how much better it can get!
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Post by audiohead on Feb 9, 2013 18:44:26 GMT -5
benzo..Everyday I ask myself that very same thing.It is why I hang out in here, I have pickup so many great tips from the members in here.Plus Big Dan comes in here and hangs out with us and He lets us pick his brain once in while.Lonnie comes in here often to set us straight when we mess something up...Cool Cats in my book.
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Post by ncred02 on Feb 9, 2013 18:52:43 GMT -5
go for it!!!!
what speakers would you be running?
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Post by benzo on Feb 9, 2013 19:00:46 GMT -5
Paradigm Signature 6v2 which I prefer slightly to the new V3 series. Over 90 db sensitive so there's no way I can ever get close to to half power, let alone clipping.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Feb 9, 2013 19:01:58 GMT -5
If I didn't have two good monoblocks I'd have a pair of XPR-1's by now, I have spaces for MB's close to my speakers and like them setup that way. You're at about the last step you can take with Emo amps so it'll be hard to say if you'll notice the difference or not, but a nice pair of big amps like that might be just what the doctor ordered to remove any lingering doubt (not to mention some more pretty blue lights). If you're asking the question and the money's not a stretch, you might have your answer.
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Post by ocezam on Feb 9, 2013 19:21:51 GMT -5
More power is always a good thing, with the one caveat of affordability. If the price isn't a large factor to you, go for it. You'll have a couple decades to enjoy the hobby without thinking much, if at all, about your amps.
Move to a bigger house with a bigger listening room? Your amps are not a problem. Get some esoteric low sensitivity/efficiency speakers? Your amps are not a problem. Spend the next few decades in the hobby experimenting with different speakers and source components. Your amps are not a problem.
Buy the most power you can afford and never look back.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 10:35:52 GMT -5
Benzo - IMHO, I would suggest that you may not hear much of a difference between the monoblocks and the XPR-2 driving those (stunningly awesome) Paradigm Signature 6v2. They are in the reasonably efficient category and with the XPR-2s they are being feed plenty of clean power. That said, I do respect the urge for upgrades and the joy of discovering new equipment. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. Congrats on those wonderful speakers. I know many a lounger and friend that have paired Paradigm with Emotiva power to more than satisfactory results. Best of luck!  And getting 2 XPR-1's. I have about a week left to decide.I've read some posts that suggest the sound quality improves as one moves up the product line, at least with the XPA series. Certainly I don't need even close to the power I'm already getting. Although I am absolutely delighted, make that blown away, with my new amp, I still wonder if there is more to be had with the XPR-1. Its funny how in two weeks I've changed from wondering if Emotiva is good enough to wondering how much better it can get! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 11:07:19 GMT -5
Don't waste your time and money, you will hear little, if any, improvement...
-RW-
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Post by benzo on Feb 10, 2013 12:55:23 GMT -5
You're right guys, stick with the plan. Darn it...
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Post by ncred02 on Feb 10, 2013 13:26:49 GMT -5
blah blah blah.
im living vicariously thru you. buy them and lets hear what happens.if i could go MB i would. but with a kid in college and one on the way, well ya know. im broke
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Post by benzo on Feb 10, 2013 15:26:05 GMT -5
Plan A was get my dedicated listening room done, then focus on archiving my 300 or so vinyl albums that never made it to digital. (Bunky Green anyone?) I got a little carried away after hearing the sound quality of the new amp. Will go back to figuring out what to do about my turntable and getting a nice analogue to digital converter.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 16:00:25 GMT -5
There will be no difference, you'd be crazy to bother..... That being said, I'd still do it hahaha
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Post by briank on Feb 10, 2013 16:47:47 GMT -5
I vote for the XPR-1's. Balanced design rules! |
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Post by Porscheguy on Feb 10, 2013 16:55:43 GMT -5
I'd dump that that XPR-2 in a heartbeat and get a Krell or Mac...
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Post by monkumonku on Feb 10, 2013 17:15:54 GMT -5
I'd dump that that XPR-2 in a heartbeat and get a Krell or Mac... Yup, good advice. I'd buy the most expensive amp I could possibly afford even if it meant having to put a 2nd mortgage on the house to do so. Anything less and you'll always be wondering if you spent too little money. |
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Post by ausman on Feb 10, 2013 17:16:22 GMT -5
compare watts per ohms between krell and emo...
you would likely be stepping into 2-1 ohm range with krell vs 8-4 ohm range emo outputs out at, at the same wattage level...
with the likes of krell and macintosh you are paying prestige of name than output of amp...
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Post by Porscheguy on Feb 10, 2013 17:17:18 GMT -5
I'd dump that that XPR-2 in a heartbeat and get a Krell or Mac... Yup, good advice. I'd buy the most expensive amp I could possibly afford even if it meant having to put a 2nd mortgage on the house to do so. Anything less and you'll always be wondering if you spent too little money. Wow, did you miss the point.... :-) |
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Post by monkumonku on Feb 10, 2013 17:29:00 GMT -5
Yup, good advice. I'd buy the most expensive amp I could possibly afford even if it meant having to put a 2nd mortgage on the house to do so. Anything less and you'll always be wondering if you spent too little money. Wow, did you miss the point.... :-) No, not really. I neglected to tell you about my new job working for Stereophile. |
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Post by Poodleluvr on Feb 10, 2013 17:29:50 GMT -5
Personally, I'd purchase a pair XPA-1 monoblocks before purchasing a XPR-2. The only reason I would purchase the XPR-2 over a pair of XPA-1s would be for the reason of space saving, that's it.
I prefer the separate power supplies and capacitance for each individual channel going monoblock.
As long as I have the money and space, I will always own a pair of high power monoblocks.-- Go monoblock, and never go back. No buyer remorse for me!
My very first set of monoblocks purchased in the early 1990s: Adcom GFA-565s.
My second set of "balanced" monoblocks: Emotiva XPA-1s.
My third set of "balanced" monoblocks: Emotiva XPR-1s.
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Post by Porscheguy on Feb 10, 2013 17:30:45 GMT -5
Wow, did you miss the point.... :-) No, not really. I neglected to tell you about my new job working for Stereophile. Blurp.....  ;D |
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