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Post by pachieh on Sept 2, 2014 10:20:24 GMT -5
While probably too late in the making since they are being cleared out right now, here is what I'd hope for in Gen 2 of this amp...
1) More Class A power (60W would be perfect, similar to the XPA-1)
2) Binding posts that are next to each other
3) Two sets of binding posts, similar to XPA-1, for bi-wiring
4) Hybrid tube/solid state setup
5) Bigger chassis (3 or 4U)
6) A news release!!!
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger to buy a few, but am waiting for the next Gen versions to be released...
Anyone else?
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Post by garbulky on Sept 2, 2014 12:29:05 GMT -5
What I would like is a bigger PS along the lines of 600 VA
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 2, 2014 12:39:00 GMT -5
What I would like is a bigger PS along the lines of 600 VA Without increasing the footprint, I think the 2U form factor is appealing. |
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Post by danny01 on Sept 2, 2014 22:06:27 GMT -5
Yes, a much larger transformer. 450va is a bit small for the price(original msrp. At the clearance price, it does seem like a good deal) and rated power. Double the transformer(even if it means cutting secondary capacitance in half), keep the power ratings the same(or even lower it) and fit it into a 2RU chassis and I'm in. The 4 ohm measurement would seem much less optimistic to me that way. Sure 300/500w into 8/4 ohms respectively sounds much better than 200/350w, but 200/350w continuous from a 900va transformer looks much more realististic with less marketing fluff than 300/500w from a 450va transformer.
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Post by TempTag on Sept 2, 2014 22:15:54 GMT -5
Some way to stop/suppress the clicking noise from the heat sinks that is a bit more elegant than "loosening the screws" would be nice
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Post by novisnick on Sept 2, 2014 22:19:51 GMT -5
Get them while you can!!
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Post by pachieh on Sept 4, 2014 21:20:06 GMT -5
Yeah, definitely agree on the heatsink expansion issue. I have it on my XPA-2 and its very annoying.
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Post by stiehl11 on Sept 4, 2014 21:53:45 GMT -5
Maybe I'm missing it, but... Gen 2 of what?
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Post by hemster on Sept 4, 2014 21:57:01 GMT -5
Maybe I'm missing it, but... Gen 2 of what? Judging by where the thread is posted, I'm guessing XPA-1L. |
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Post by stiehl11 on Sept 4, 2014 21:59:17 GMT -5
Maybe I'm missing it, but... Gen 2 of what? Judging by where the thread is posted, I'm guessing XPA-1L. Thanks, didn't think to look there.  |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 4, 2014 22:03:23 GMT -5
Some way to stop/suppress the clicking noise from the heat sinks that is a bit more elegant than "loosening the screws" would be nice I've heard about this problem but have never heard this clicking, I've owned 4- XPA-1Ls. Guess I'm lucky.  |
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 4, 2014 23:15:07 GMT -5
I have owned my XPA-1's for several years. They didn't click at all for most of those years, then I moved and they started doing it. After a while of being here, it stopped again and never returned. I never loosened any screws...FWIW. Without knowing for sure what amps you are referring to, I will say that Emo needs to get away from having fans in their amplifiers. I am sure they are fine amps, that sound great, but having fans in them spells "cut corners" in my book. It just seems like something an off brand amplifier company would make for sale at Radio Shack.  IMO the X series amps are "over designed and over built" (and I mean that in a good way), but the newer U series amps left something to be desired. ON TOPIC: My wish is to see a pure class a amp from Emo. No A/B switching. 100w x 2 channels would be enough power to really intrigue me. Fully balanced 100% class a mono-blocks "may" even make me part with my beloved XPA-1s. I would also like to see a lower powered stereo tube amp. No "statement" amp or anything crazy. Just an affordable stereo tube amp to see what I am missing. Never owned any tube gear before, so I am super curious about it, and I think everyone reading this already knows I will not be springing for the 300w mono-block tubes that are supposed to be coming out.  |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 5, 2014 2:03:46 GMT -5
I know that this is for the XPA-2 but since paintedklown started. I would like an all out and out stereo pre-amplifier that will be the last WORD. The XSP-1 is GREAT, but I'm talking even better. It doesn't matter if it's tube either. it just has to be incredible. And the same goes for a DAC. Just pull out the stops. It can be standalone no other frills like volume control headphone outs etc. Just a single standalone DAC that is insane. Sort of like the mola mola dac. 140 db SNR. THD -150 db Mola makua pre-amp SNR 150 db. I think a price for such units could be $1500-2000 each. BTW paintedklown tube amps are class A devices  |
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Post by hemster on Sept 5, 2014 2:16:33 GMT -5
I know that this is for the XPA-2 but since paintedklown started. I would like an all out and out stereo pre-amplifier that will be the last WORD. The XSP-1 is GREAT, but I'm talking even better. It doesn't matter if it's tube either. it just has to be incredible. And the same goes for a DAC. Just pull out the stops. It can be standalone no other frills like volume control headphone outs etc. Just a single standalone DAC that is insane. Sort of like the mola mola dac. 140 db SNR. THD -150 db Mola makua pre-amp SNR 150 db. I think a price for such units could be $1500-2000 each. BTW paintedklown tube amps are class A devices It's true that most (if not all) preamps employ a class A mode of operation, there are others with a different operating bias (which refers to the voltages - typically negative, applied to the tube grid). When operating or in idle mode, the voltage determines the amount of current flowing through the tube. Thus the arrangement of tubes and the class of operation are totally separate things. Take that FWIW.. |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 5, 2014 2:27:42 GMT -5
I know that this is for the XPA-2 but since paintedklown started. I would like an all out and out stereo pre-amplifier that will be the last WORD. The XSP-1 is GREAT, but I'm talking even better. It doesn't matter if it's tube either. it just has to be incredible. And the same goes for a DAC. Just pull out the stops. It can be standalone no other frills like volume control headphone outs etc. Just a single standalone DAC that is insane. Sort of like the mola mola dac. 140 db SNR. THD -150 db Mola makua pre-amp SNR 150 db. I think a price for such units could be $1500-2000 each. BTW paintedklown tube amps are class A devices It's true that most (if not all) preamps employ a class A mode of operation, there are others with a different operating bias (which refers to the voltages - typically negative, applied to the tube grid). When operating or in idle mode, the voltage determines the amount of current flowing through the tube. Thus the arrangement of tubes and the class of operation are totally separate things. Take that FWIW.. I'll take any info you care to share. Unfortunately I don't comprehend it!  |
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Post by pachieh on Sept 6, 2014 10:40:32 GMT -5
My wish is to see a pure class a amp from Emo. No A/B switching. 100w x 2 channels would be enough power to really intrigue me. Fully balanced 100% class a mono-blocks "may" even make me part with my beloved XPA-1s. I would also like to see a lower powered stereo tube amp. No "statement" amp or anything crazy. Just an affordable stereo tube amp to see what I am missing. Never owned any tube gear before, so I am super curious about it, and I think everyone reading this already knows I will not be springing for the 300w mono-block tubes that are supposed to be coming out. 100w x 2 all Class A would be amazing... I see them carrying the fully balanced, "quad-differential" forward, maybe with a zero-feedback design? |
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Post by pachieh on Sept 10, 2014 18:43:55 GMT -5
My last wish is for an announcement to occur!
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 10, 2014 20:23:41 GMT -5
This statement is not generally true, I think that's the point hemster was trying to make. |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 10, 2014 22:50:46 GMT -5
Whoops, my bad. I assumed they were.
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