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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2013 23:32:27 GMT -5
>> No such thing as overkill. Biggest myth in all the world I think. << Bollocks. Jack a coupla K-Horns into those monster amps and you will *never* exceed 75 watts/ch. Unless, of course, you really enjoy blood running out of your ears... -RW- Klipschorn: POWER HANDLING: 100 w max continuous (400 w peak)We don't all drive our speakers at quiet background levels. ;D |
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Post by ocezam on Mar 14, 2013 7:23:12 GMT -5
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Post by frenchyfranky on Mar 14, 2013 16:28:18 GMT -5
I have a pair of Martin Logan Theos on order. Will two XPA-1's be good for to power these? The Theos can go down to 0.8 ohm, want to know if the XPA-1 can handle it. I can't even find anywhere if it could handle 2 ohm. Absolutely subsolar, the XPA-1's should be the perfect amps for your Martin Logan Theos, they will drive them with ease and dynamics. |
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Post by subsolar on Mar 15, 2013 0:46:20 GMT -5
I have a pair of Martin Logan Theos on order. Will two XPA-1's be good for to power these? The Theos can go down to 0.8 ohm, want to know if the XPA-1 can handle it. I can't even find anywhere if it could handle 2 ohm. Absolutely subsolar, the XPA-1's should be the perfect amps for your Martin Logan Theos, they will drive them with ease and dynamics. Would I hear a difference in sound with xpr-1's over xpa-1's? |
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Post by frenchyfranky on Mar 15, 2013 15:18:44 GMT -5
Good question, I can't reply to this answer, I never hear the XPR-1s but in this amp you have twice the power supply plus 36 output transistors instead of 24 for the XPA-1s... Is the XPR-1s will be more musical then the XPA-1s? I don't know but for myself the XPA-1s fully satisfy my musical desire with brio, I couldn't be more hard to please  The XPR-1 is the new flagship amp of Emotiva now, it shouldn't be bad... ;D |
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Post by subsolar on Mar 15, 2013 21:39:10 GMT -5
I'm actually leaning more towards two Xpr-1's or an xpr-2, what do you think? Is there that much advantage of the monoblocks and extra power of the xpr-1's over the xpr-2?
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Post by mg on Mar 15, 2013 22:36:54 GMT -5
You should be fine with either. Like I said the xpa-1's did a very fine job driving my Martin Logan vantage which is very similar to the theos. Ive actually read where some had paired the 1's to martin logan summits and clx's. I'm now pairing them with an XPR-5 while I haven't had a chance to drive the amp (staying with the in laws) I would not hesitate to go back the xpa-1's.
Remember emo offers a 30 day return policy. Shipping cost may be a issue but then again this may be the only way you'll know for sure what works best you.
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Post by garbulky on Mar 15, 2013 22:48:32 GMT -5
The two main differences that you may not know about xpr-1 is:
It has a lower gain 29db than the 32db of the XPA-1 (good)
It uses a class H power supply to supply power to an A/B amp. It's class A power isn't defined and is probably lower than the xpa-1. The XPA-1 does 10 watts of class A power before switching.
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Post by lewers on Mar 15, 2013 22:52:29 GMT -5
I'm actually leaning more towards two Xpr-1's or an xpr-2, what do you think? Is there that much advantage of the monoblocks and extra power of the xpr-1's over the xpr-2? I ended up replacing the main XPA-1s with the XPR-1s. I liked them just a bit better, it wasn't a world of difference but, it was worthwhile to me. I hope this helps, -Chris |
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Post by mdenari on Jan 6, 2015 22:44:13 GMT -5
I'm actually leaning more towards two Xpr-1's or an xpr-2, what do you think? Is there that much advantage of the monoblocks and extra power of the xpr-1's over the xpr-2? I know this thread is old, but since I am in the same situation I would like to know how the story ended... Subsolar, what did you buy, and why? any comments? |
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Post by john1178 on Jan 6, 2015 23:12:05 GMT -5
I have a pair of Martin Logan Ethos powered by an XPR-2. They sound incredible. More than enough power.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 6, 2015 23:24:34 GMT -5
I have a pair of Martin Logan Ethos powered by an XPR-2. They sound incredible. More than enough power. It's not always about power,,,,,,,it's about controll of the drivers!!! same type of difference as heat & temperature. |
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Post by mdenari on Jan 7, 2015 1:30:40 GMT -5
I have a pair of Martin Logan Ethos powered by an XPR-2. They sound incredible. More than enough power. It's not always about power,,,,,,,it's about controll of the drivers!!! same type of difference as heat & temperature. heat is subjective, temperature is an absolute measurement.... |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 7, 2015 6:23:41 GMT -5
It's not always about power,,,,,,,it's about controll of the drivers!!! same type of difference as heat & temperature. heat is subjective, temperature is an absolute measurement.... Exactly my point!  |
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