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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:00:38 GMT -5
I can't wait to give a listen on my Shure SRH440 headphones on the DC-1 as well Make sure you let me know how the xpa1l's are after you get them....I don't know why but I want them badly |
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Post by creimes on Oct 22, 2013 21:03:32 GMT -5
I can't wait to give a listen on my Shure SRH440 headphones on the DC-1 as well Make sure you let me know how the xpa1l's are after you get them....I don't know why but I want them badly Like I've said, I've been wanting to get them since they were announced but just didn't have the funds then, I like the idea of the specs of the amp in a 2ru case, it's easily enough power for my RX6's and I miss my UPA-1's as you can see in my avatar lol Chad |
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Post by creimes on Oct 22, 2013 21:07:54 GMT -5
Here's a better pic, those amps were what opened me up to the world of separates and real power from my crappy lame Yamaha receiver   |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 22, 2013 21:14:19 GMT -5
Here's a better pic, those amps were what opened me up to the world of separates and real power from my crappy lame Yamaha receiver These will be quickly forgotten when you new XPA-1Ls show up! Chad , you'll wander " where have you been all my life " I promise. peace, Nick |
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Post by creimes on Oct 22, 2013 21:15:50 GMT -5
Don't underestimate the UPA-1 lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:18:45 GMT -5
Are mono blocks all they are and more?
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Post by creimes on Oct 22, 2013 21:20:53 GMT -5
There are +'s to them IMO, it wasn't night and day differences but I really enjoyed the UPA-1's so I'm pumped for the XPA-1L's that's for sure lol, I think for me they really were special as they were my first purchase into separates, but they do kick ass Chad |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 22, 2013 21:22:38 GMT -5
Don't underestimate the UPA-1 lol Oh, yee of little knowledge! He,,,,,,He,,,,,,,, just kidding, I've never heard them, I'm sure there very good I wish you could have done an A/B with them peace, |
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Post by creimes on Oct 22, 2013 21:28:50 GMT -5
Bmoney, what are your thoughts on the DC-1 straight into the XPA-5, does it differ from having the USP-1 in the mix...?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 6:37:50 GMT -5
Bmoney, what are your thoughts on the DC-1 straight into the XPA-5, does it differ from having the USP-1 in the mix...? i find it to be much more dynamic, and much better dispersion of instruments across the sound stage (it really does make older non high quality mp3's sound better and more crisp)...now I cant give a true comparison since i am not able to quickly AB them, but I am quite pleased as we stand. the ONLY drawback is having to switch the volume when going from HT to music..but thats a small one for great sound and removing a component. |
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Post by ocezam on Oct 23, 2013 14:34:55 GMT -5
it really does make older non high quality mp3's sound better and more crisp That implies there are high quality MP3's? ... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 15:33:04 GMT -5
it really does make older non high quality mp3's sound better and more crisp That implies there are high quality MP3's? ... If you read it that way lol |
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Post by danny01 on Oct 23, 2013 15:50:38 GMT -5
I also upgraded from UPA-1's to 1L's. The difference was instantly noticeable. Wider and deeper soundstage, more clear mids(less chesty, less muffled), and a bit warmer on the treble(less fatiguing in my setup). I also have a UPA-2 and have had the UPA-200. All 3 of the UPA amps that I had sounded the same to me, including the UPA-1's. As you can see I'm not too good at describing sound in words, but coming from a guy who heard no difference between a UPA-2/200 and a pair of UPA-1's I think that's gotta be worth something...
Some more things to note: switching from RCA hookup to fully balanced using the XDA-2 as a preamp the hiss from my tweeters are a bit lower. This was a moot point since it was inaudible from my listening position to begin with. As far as Class A vs AB on the 1L, I can't hear a difference between high vs low bias. The pair pull ~3.x amps in class A according to my PF60. I flip em to Class A for music and AB for movies and TV.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 20:56:31 GMT -5
Any other thoughts on which direction I should go?
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Post by creimes on Oct 23, 2013 21:02:00 GMT -5
Any other thoughts on which direction I should go? Can you temporarily afford a pair of XPA-1L's and the XSP-1 and just send back whichever makes the least amount of difference...? |
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Post by garbulky on Oct 23, 2013 21:05:30 GMT -5
Room treatments ahd speaker positioning.  The new gear isn't going to benefit you as much as those things. Plus they cost a whole lot less.  BTW, I'm really sorry to hear about your office setup  |
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Post by creimes on Oct 23, 2013 21:07:49 GMT -5
That is next on my list, to make some acoustic panels with that bag of Roxul I bought and is sitting in my garage |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 21:09:46 GMT -5
Room treatments ahd speaker positioning. The new gear isn't going to benefit you as much as those things. Plus they cost a whole lot less. BTW, I'm really sorry to hear about your office setup Already being done. Haha. Well the room treatments anyhow Thanks yeah. It's a crappy situation. But only temporary |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 23, 2013 21:31:04 GMT -5
That is next on my list, to make some acoustic panels with that bag of Roxul I bought and is sitting in my garage And that at the moment is where my bag of Roxul sits, way funny!  |
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Post by deltadube on Oct 23, 2013 21:51:26 GMT -5
That is next on my list, to make some acoustic panels with that bag of Roxul I bought and is sitting in my garage And that at the moment is where my bag of Roxul sits, way funny! if deltadube can make some nice panels out of a bag of roxul you can too!!!!!! lol cheers ps i need a new bag... |
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The new gear isn't going to benefit you as much as those things. Plus they cost a whole lot less. 
