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Post by lmr on May 14, 2013 17:59:44 GMT -5
After unboxing the impressively heavy amp, I hooked all the connections up and gave it a try. I got to admit, my first impression wasn't that of being overwhelmed. My other was asleep on the couch and I kept it lowered. Finally I got the chance to turned it up. Meh! Then it dawned on me. For the longest time, I had been listening to music from my IPOD. For hahas, I put a Loggin's and Messina cd in. Sweet chocolate baby Jesus!!!! I love the sound but can't say whether it was because of changing the source or the amplifier. Either way I am happy with the set up. Yamaha RX-A2010, B&W 802N, OPPO BDP103 and of coarse the XPR-2. Currently the amp is plugged into a 15 amp circuit and will change it out when able to. I am also using 2 /14 gauge wires each for the ground and positive per speaker. I still have to figure out how to get the internet working on the receiver to get napster.
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Post by garbulky on May 14, 2013 20:16:31 GMT -5
Ahhh, yes I have several generations of ipods. As an audiophile source they suck. I would reccomend an XDA-2 connected directly to the XPR-2 for best quality over your yamaha. Especially because of your excellent speakers. Or the oppo 103 direct to your XPR-2 IF the oppo103 has a volume control. Not sure if it does.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 22:31:01 GMT -5
The Oppo has a very good volume control and can be directly connected to the XPA-2...
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Post by ocezam on May 15, 2013 7:53:13 GMT -5
Yep. Get rid of the AVR ASAP. In the mean time, make sure the Yamaha is in "Pure Direct" mode when you use it. It will make a significant difference.  |
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Post by phatfos1 on May 15, 2013 10:08:46 GMT -5
Looks like that RX-A2010 has a form of room correction. I've found that when I defeat mine (on the Denon 3808) I get marked decrease in the accuracy of my system. I have a pretty atypical room, and I'm sure there are some peaks and valleys, but it simply does not sound as good when I put it into pure direct mode from my blu-ray player.
Does the 103 have room correction? I know that is an awesome player and if it does, even manual correction, going straight to your amp would give you the best results with a CD/DVD as the source. I noticed a similar subjective difference when I went from streaming lossless audio from my apple TV to listening to the actual disc.
How did you have the ipod hooked up to your AVR? Was it via USB? I presume it was given that Yamaha has the made for ipod logo.
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Post by katjith on May 15, 2013 12:18:17 GMT -5
You made an excellent choice in purchasing XPR-2. I think it's a great sounding amp.I own one,but I think you would be better off using at least 12AWG or 10AWG speaker cables with it.It will give you more solid bass boost...
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Post by deltadube on May 15, 2013 13:40:11 GMT -5
Looks like that RX-A2010 has a form of room correction. I've found that when I defeat mine (on the Denon 3808) I get marked decrease in the accuracy of my system. I have a pretty atypical room, and I'm sure there are some peaks and valleys, but it simply does not sound as good when I put it into pure direct mode from my blu-ray player. Does the 103 have room correction? I know that is an awesome player and if it does, even manual correction, going straight to your amp would give you the best results with a CD/DVD as the source. I noticed a similar subjective difference when I went from streaming lossless audio from my apple TV to listening to the actual disc. How did you have the ipod hooked up to your AVR? Was it via USB? I presume it was given that Yamaha has the made for ipod logo. i have the denon 3313 with multiEQ xt.. i find when i put it in pure direct it sounds way better.. i thought room correction was more for the movies versu stereo? cheers |
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Post by LCSeminole on May 15, 2013 16:48:15 GMT -5
You made an excellent choice in purchasing XPR-2. I think it's a great sounding amp.I own one,but I think you would be better off using at least 12AWG or 10AWG speaker cables with it.It will give you more solid bass boost... At a minimum use 12awg, though the owners manual recommends 10awg. |
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Post by arthurz on May 15, 2013 16:56:40 GMT -5
Interesting inconsistency. In the XPR-1 manual, page 11 says "at least 12 gauge", but then on the very next page: "Always use high-quality speaker wire of reasonable gauge (10 gauge or heavier)."
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Post by lmr on May 15, 2013 17:47:52 GMT -5
I've tried the pure direct mode and the sound is aweful however I never played with the Oppo. Two 14's should be larger than a 10, no?
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Post by The Mad Norseman on May 15, 2013 18:12:38 GMT -5
I've tried the pure direct mode and the sound is aweful however I never played with the Oppo. Two 14's should be larger than a 10, no? The Yammy RX-A2010 is a nice sounding AVR with a good room correction system in it (Yamaha's newer version of YPAO). It should be able to make a positive difference for you...just follow the manual's set up instructions. (And yes, two 14s should be plenty). |
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Post by garbulky on May 15, 2013 18:18:01 GMT -5
I would get two 12 guages. I compared a 12 guage with a 18 guage wire (both standard cheapo wires). The 12 guage was significantly better even in low volume passages.
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Post by Gary Cook on May 15, 2013 18:49:02 GMT -5
I would get two 12 guages. I compared a 12 guage with a 18 guage wire (both standard cheapo wires). The 12 guage was significantly better even in low volume passages. Length of wire? Cheers Gary |
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Post by garbulky on May 15, 2013 20:20:56 GMT -5
About ten feet.
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Post by LCSeminole on May 15, 2013 20:41:01 GMT -5
I'm using Belden 5000 series 10 gauge speaker wire that I bought in bulk from BlueJeansCable. This cable is a perfect fit for the GLS locking bananas.
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Post by Gary Cook on May 15, 2013 20:50:11 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Norseman on May 15, 2013 22:08:36 GMT -5
I'm using Belden 5000 series 10 gauge speaker wire that I bought in bulk from BlueJeansCable. This cable is a perfect fit for the GLS locking bananas. I'm using the same as you, but BJC's 12 Gage version...stiff, but very nice speaker cable! |
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Post by deltadube on May 16, 2013 6:01:33 GMT -5
I've tried the pure direct mode and the sound is aweful however I never played with the Oppo. Two 14's should be larger than a 10, no? 14 awg bi wired is equal to appoximately 11 awg 12 awg bi wired is equal to appox 9 awg.. |
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Post by lmr on May 16, 2013 7:11:18 GMT -5
Thanks, I wasn't sure what the equivalent was. At some point I'll get the bigger cables.
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Post by deltadube on May 16, 2013 12:01:33 GMT -5
what would sound better an xpr 2 or 2 xpa 1s?
thanks
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