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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 16:11:46 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 16:11:46 GMT -5
Hi new to the lounge. I have been drooling over Emo amps for some time and decided to build my home system. Starting from scratch. I currently have a Sherbourn PT7030, just ordered Ascend Sierra towers. Now im looking for the amps. Thought I would join the lounge and see what everyone here is doing.
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 17:01:15 GMT -5
Post by yeeeha17 on Mar 8, 2014 17:01:15 GMT -5
Welcome to the lounge!!! If your just doing home theatre I would just get the XPA-5 and be done with it but if your into music also I would get theXPA-2 or XPA-1s along with the XPA-5 IMHO
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 18:34:49 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 18:34:49 GMT -5
Thanks. Why so many amps. Wont the xpr-5 do both.
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 18:38:21 GMT -5
Post by geebo on Mar 8, 2014 18:38:21 GMT -5
For a 5.1 I agree, an XPA-5. For better two channel along with the 5.1, an XPA-2 along with an XPA-3 is hard to beat. Or you could step up even more with and XPR-5 or even some monoblocks. A lot will depend on your budget, your room, and what you want to do with it all. So some more specificity would help.
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 18:56:32 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 18:56:32 GMT -5
My current room is 13x24x8. Im spending more than maybe I should but im hoping to do this once and be done. Not that something might change in 5-10 years but for the most part, this system should serve me well for quite some time. Like most people i suppose, im trying to get the best I can for the amount im willing to spend. I built this with music being the priority, HT second but not really less important. Cost isnt the factor so much as time. It takes me a while to save 3-4k, 3-6mo. So buying quality is important. I think this was listed but im running Ascend Sierra towers. Probably go with oppo bdp-95.
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 22:36:21 GMT -5
Post by yeeeha17 on Mar 8, 2014 22:36:21 GMT -5
If music is priority than go with mono blocks because you'll ask yourself what if later if you only go with a multi channel amp. I started out with XPA-5 and than added 2 XPA-1s. There was a noticeable SQ difference. Same when I went from UMC-1 to USP-1 to XSP-1 for two channel listening. Every upgrade was an improvement in SQ. The only thing I couldn't hear a difference was going from XDA-1 to the 2. Both those dacs sound the same to me. But what ever you decide you'll be happy with these Emotiva amps. Good luck with the process!!! It gets very expansive
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 22:38:13 GMT -5
Post by geebo on Mar 8, 2014 22:38:13 GMT -5
My current room is 13x24x8. Im spending more than maybe I should but im hoping to do this once and be done. Not that something might change in 5-10 years but for the most part, this system should serve me well for quite some time. Like most people i suppose, im trying to get the best I can for the amount im willing to spend. I built this with music being the priority, HT second but not really less important. Cost isnt the factor so much as time. It takes me a while to save 3-4k, 3-6mo. So buying quality is important. I think this was listed but im running Ascend Sierra towers. Probably go with oppo bdp-95. Well, I would then say go for the XPR-5 and put in a dedicated 20 line. But an XPA-5 would also serve you very well and I believe you'd be happy with it. Either of them comes with a 30 day trial and a 5 year warranty.
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Iowa
Mar 8, 2014 23:13:15 GMT -5
Post by cwmcobra on Mar 8, 2014 23:13:15 GMT -5
Welcome aboard. Where are you in Iowa? I'll be visiting SW Iowa at the end of next week.
Cheers!
Chuck
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 3:49:15 GMT -5
Post by loonytunes on Mar 9, 2014 3:49:15 GMT -5
I'm in waterloo, which is in the NE quadrant of the state. What brings you to Iowa.
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 6:46:31 GMT -5
Post by cwmcobra on Mar 9, 2014 6:46:31 GMT -5
My daughter and her family live there. I've driven through Waterloo also. They used to live near Mason City and Waterloo was on the route from Michigan.
Cheers!
Chuck
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 7:03:50 GMT -5
Post by loonytunes on Mar 9, 2014 7:03:50 GMT -5
Be safe, have fun, God bless.
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 7:24:16 GMT -5
Post by cwmcobra on Mar 9, 2014 7:24:16 GMT -5
Thanks. Always interesting to visit Deere country!
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 10:52:31 GMT -5
Post by ÈlTwo on Mar 9, 2014 10:52:31 GMT -5
A belated "Welcome to the Jungle."
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Iowa
Mar 9, 2014 19:12:04 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 9, 2014 19:12:04 GMT -5
Thanks.
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Iowa
Mar 10, 2014 13:28:01 GMT -5
Post by deewan on Mar 10, 2014 13:28:01 GMT -5
If you ever want to make a short drive south to Cedar Rapids to hear a few Emotiva amps, I have the XPA-5 and XPR-2. I am back in CF/loo quite often buying gear at Hawkeye Audio.
For suggestions, I would would recommend mono blocks and then an XPA-3. A XPR-5 is over kill for 95% of most surround speakers. Heck, I feel even my XPA-5 is overkill for my surround speakers, but I wanted one amp for center and surrounds, and I knew I didn't want anything less than an XPA power for my center.
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Iowa
Mar 11, 2014 17:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 11, 2014 17:59:22 GMT -5
Deewan, I was just in c.r. at Audio Room auditioning some speakers. Thanks so much for the offer. Would love to see/hear your setup, talk shop. The guy at audio shop said his neighbor had Emo. Do you own a bbq place in c.r.?
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Iowa
Mar 12, 2014 16:09:35 GMT -5
Post by deewan on Mar 12, 2014 16:09:35 GMT -5
Ahh yes, the Audio Room. I live only a few miles from there. I am not the owner of Q Dawgs BBQ (Audio Room's neighbor). But the BBQ owner is a AV and golf buddy of mine and he does own some Emotiva amps (XPA-2 and XPA5 if my memory is correct). He powers some B&W speakers with the Emotiva amps and the sound is sweet. The BBQ shop should be open in 2-3 weeks. If you are in town when it is open, I HIGHLY suggest stopping by for some grub. Everything will is made from scratch and his smoked meats are amazing. He spent a year or more perfecting his skills. Best BBQ in Cedar Rapids! Anyway.... If you ever come back let me know and we can talk shop and give you a few demos. FYI, if you are looking to buy any brands at Audio Room that Hawkeye Audio (in Cedar Falls) also carries, go to Hawkeye and tell Kent I sent you. Hawkeye will match and most likely beat prices from the Audio Room by a good amount. Just one of the reasons I drive to CF to buy my gear.
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Iowa
Mar 13, 2014 1:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 13, 2014 1:10:14 GMT -5
Ive been in Hawkeye Audio. More than once. He does have great deals, just didnt have my flavor so to speak. Great guys tho. Send me a P.M. with a e-mail or number I can reach you. Might be able to work in a lap a Hunters Ridge if you're interested.
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Iowa
Mar 14, 2014 14:53:28 GMT -5
Post by deewan on Mar 14, 2014 14:53:28 GMT -5
PM sent. And I am always up for golf.
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