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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 16:22:35 GMT -5
I crack myself up. But really, I just ordered Ascend towers and would like some opinions on the best amp. Im thinking the xpa-2. Also if anyone has these speakers how do you like em.
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Post by pedrocols on Mar 8, 2014 16:43:46 GMT -5
By "best amp" you mean more powerful, adequate, reliable....?
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Post by novisnick on Mar 8, 2014 16:55:43 GMT -5
I crack myself up. But really, I just ordered Ascend towers and would like some opinions on the best amp. Im thinking the xpa-2. Also if anyone has these speakers how do you like em. I hear by declare myself a founding member of the MONOBLOCKS Society! anyone else Game? Peace, Nick |
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Post by milsap195 on Mar 8, 2014 17:08:07 GMT -5
I crack myself up. But really, I just ordered Ascend towers and would like some opinions on the best amp. Im thinking the xpa-2. Also if anyone has these speakers how do you like em. I hear by declare myself a founding member of the MONOBLOCKS Society! anyone else Game? Peace, Nick If you will accept tube mono blocks .... I'm in! We are a little different breed.  |
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Post by novisnick on Mar 8, 2014 17:29:32 GMT -5
I love the nice glow of a warm heart!
Come on in, the ( sound) waves are fine!
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 18:29:30 GMT -5
What I guess im asking is would you go with an adequate amp. Which the xpa-2 seems to be. Or would that amp be more than adequate. I kind of subscribe to the school of more is better. I feel if you dont have to get above 60% of an amps ability the sound remains cleaner.
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Post by brubacca on Mar 8, 2014 18:38:04 GMT -5
The recommendation from the forum is typically spend as much money as you can.
XPA-2, XPA-1l (pair), XPR-2. Go for what you can afford. Wouldn't do less than the XPA-2 for tower speakers.
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 8, 2014 18:42:33 GMT -5
Im already over what I should afford. It takes me a little time to save up for each component. Patience is a virtue and an ulser. LOL. I was thinking one amp to do it all. XPR-5. Is this amp better for music or surround. Its plenty of power so maybe it will handle both very well.
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Post by brubacca on Mar 8, 2014 19:25:47 GMT -5
XPA-2 it is!!!
It really should be all the power you need. It is the same cost as a pair of XPA-100.
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Post by deltadube on Mar 8, 2014 20:11:49 GMT -5
xpa 1 mono blocks is the ticket ...  xpa 2 will do but... mono block society!!!!! |
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Post by bluemeanies on Mar 8, 2014 20:21:59 GMT -5
After following the path of the mono block I have to agree it's the way to go.
If your going to jump into the pool don't go halfway.
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Post by repeetavx on Mar 8, 2014 20:30:12 GMT -5
If you've got the room, an XPR anything will work great!!!
On the other hand, I use two XPA-2s as vertical biamped monoblocks.
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 9, 2014 4:01:58 GMT -5
Thanks for all the suggestions. I ordered the XPA-2 for the towers, and will probably go XPA-3 for center and rears when I get them. I like the idea of monoblocks, it definately adds visual cred to system. For now my g.f. already thinks i'm spending way too much, tho I did buy a leather sectional cause she wanted one. Gotta appease the gods. If I ever get larger towers I probably will go mono.
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Post by bobcel on Mar 9, 2014 10:20:17 GMT -5
I'm Sure you will be happy with your purchase. Only thing is now you will be second guessing yourself, this sounds great!.....might it of sounded better?  FWIW and YMMV but IMHO should of gone for the monoblocks before GF=W. Just a thought....enjoy your gear! |
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Post by ocezam on Mar 9, 2014 11:12:54 GMT -5
After following the path of the mono block I have to agree it's the way to go. If your going to jump into the pool don't go halfway. Heck I got mono blocks coming out my ears. Four amps, two speakers... Priceless. |
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Post by tchaik on Mar 11, 2014 0:47:40 GMT -5
XPA-2 it is!!! It really should be all the power you need. It is the same cost as a pair of XPA-100. no. if you can afford it....get the xpr-2. you will not reget... but, the xpa-2 is a wonderful amp. i stepped up to the xpr-2 and have not regretted it dynamics. dynamics, dynamics............. tchaik... |
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Post by garbulky on Mar 11, 2014 2:21:01 GMT -5
I find you do get returns on Emotiva electronics the more you spend. But... in case you were having doubts, the XPA-2 is one amazing amplifier. It really is Also remember, before all the new additions, the XPA-2 was Emotiva's flagship stereo power amp. It is definitely not a slightly above the cheap stuff amp. It's big, well built, and it's got guts. Truth be told, I haven't heard an Emo amp I haven't not liked. |
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Post by loonytunes on Mar 11, 2014 17:52:54 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for your input. I went with the xpa-2. It was in the best price range for my needs and has plenty of power. I do like a warmer sound so mono tubes may be in my future, but for now i'm trying to get this thing built and enjoy it. If I do go mono, I may go McIntosh. Time and money will determine tho.
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FWIW and YMMV but IMHO should of gone for the monoblocks before GF=W. Just a thought....enjoy your gear!
