danb
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Post by danb on Jun 26, 2015 14:04:10 GMT -5
With the summer sale and an additional 10% discount for being a Emotiva club member I had to! These will replace a 32 year old SAE A501 amp. That old amp did a great job with the JBL 100s, ESS AMT10bs, and others that I can't even remember now. But I just got a great deal on a pair of Paradigm Signature 6's and the old girl just wasn't hacking it.
What is a good music track to play to compare them back to back. Yeah, I know the time lapse will be large but it might be fun to hear drums having some extra snap or thump, bass that shudders your chest, etc.
And finally, do most of you use them in Class A or use the Class A/B switch? Is there an actual audio improvement in switching to Class A??
Anyway, glad to be part of the monoblock society.
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Post by vcautokid on Jun 26, 2015 14:26:51 GMT -5
Congrats Danb great choice. Your system, and your ears will have a great time.
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Post by flatpicker on Jun 26, 2015 15:59:15 GMT -5
.... And finally, do most of you use them in Class A or use the Class A/B switch? Is there an actual audio improvement in switching to Class A?? Anyway, glad to be part of the monoblock society. I like the Class A on occasion, but mostly use A/B.... gets a bit warm in A... glad it's there though... |
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Post by Gary Cook on Jun 26, 2015 16:05:26 GMT -5
Good choice, I'm sure Nick will be on soon promising that your Monoblock Society Membership is in the mail.
Class A versus Class AB is an interesting subject, firstly I wouldn't expect a night and day revelation, the fact is the Class AB in Emotiva power amps is so good that there's not much room for improvement. It's pretty subtle, not all music reveals it, not all sources, speakers and rooms allow it to be distinguished. The best advice is to try it for yourself and see what you notice, then let us know.
Cheers
Gary
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FLcanuck
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Post by FLcanuck on Jun 26, 2015 17:21:34 GMT -5
What is a good music track to play to compare them back to back. Yeah, I know the time lapse will be large but it might be fun to hear drums having some extra snap or thump, bass that shudders your chest, etc. Depends on your musical tastes, but here are a few suggestions.... Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture Steely Dan - Gaucho - Babylon Sisters or Hey Nineteen Steely Dan - Aja - Deacon Blues or Aja or Black Cow Eagles - Hell Freezes Over - Hotel California Peter Gabriel - So - Red Rain or Big Time Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon - Money Metallica - Black Album - Enter Sandman or Sad But True or The God That Failed Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing - Luminol or Drive Home or Watchmaker Peter White - Glow - Chasing The Dawn or Bueno Funk Peter White - Good Day - Good Day Rick Braun - Sessions - Cadillac Slim or Notorious Euge Groove - Born 2 Groove - A Summer Night's Dream or Mr. Groove The Hollies - Greatest Hits - Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress Chevelle - Wonder What's Next - The Red or Comfortable Liar Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms - Brothers In Arms I'm sure your new amps will put a big smile on your face when you fire them up and have a listen! Enjoy!! |
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Post by brutiarti on Jun 26, 2015 18:03:04 GMT -5
I will listen any Tracy Chapman Cds, they are really dynamic. You can find them kind of low volume but actually that is good. I'm against loudness war all the way
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Post by garbulky on Jun 26, 2015 22:44:41 GMT -5
This right here. Turn it much louder than you expect and be rewarded!
Also Jennifer Warnes - way down deep. Woah!
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Post by jmasterj on Jun 27, 2015 7:31:48 GMT -5
danb,
Hi, and welcome to the lounge. Glad to hear you'll be the newest member of Emotiva's secret mono block society. This upgrade was a long time coming so I'm sure it will be well received keep us posted as you enjoy your new toys.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 27, 2015 8:56:49 GMT -5
Welcome! Our membership roles continue to swell!! There's a great reason for this. People of your stature and obvious intelligence have come to be enlightened by " The One " which is actually Two! For those that need this explained need not apply!!,,, 
It it is my great privilege to forward the proper documentation and application forms to you. You will receive these by Special Carrierer. Further instructions will then follow.
Thank you for your interest in " The Society "
novisnick
CEO MONOBLOCK SOCIETY
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danb
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Post by danb on Jun 27, 2015 19:27:01 GMT -5
What is a good music track to play to compare them back to back. Yeah, I know the time lapse will be large but it might be fun to hear drums having some extra snap or thump, bass that shudders your chest, etc. Depends on your musical tastes, but here are a few suggestions.... Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture Steely Dan - Gaucho - Babylon Sisters or Hey Nineteen Steely Dan - Aja - Deacon Blues or Aja or Black Cow Eagles - Hell Freezes Over - Hotel California Peter Gabriel - So - Red Rain or Big Time Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon - Money Metallica - Black Album - Enter Sandman or Sad But True or The God That Failed Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing - Luminol or Drive Home or Watchmaker Peter White - Glow - Chasing The Dawn or Bueno Funk Peter White - Good Day - Good Day Rick Braun - Sessions - Cadillac Slim or Notorious Euge Groove - Born 2 Groove - A Summer Night's Dream or Mr. Groove The Hollies - Greatest Hits - Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress Chevelle - Wonder What's Next - The Red or Comfortable Liar Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms - Brothers In Arms I'm sure your new amps will put a big smile on your face when you fire them up and have a listen! Enjoy!! Have many of them. Probably will do "Welcome to the Machine" by PF. Paradigms, welcome to my monoblocks. . . |
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danb
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Post by danb on Jun 29, 2015 22:19:19 GMT -5
Well, this is not good. Carefully set everything up and put on Pink Floyd "Wish you were here". Loving it until 15 minutes in, the right channel quits. Nice blue lights, just no sound. Too tired now to do trouble shooting, but this is discouraging.
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Post by garbulky on Jun 29, 2015 22:32:24 GMT -5
Those amps are tanks! Likely it's just a bad cable  Hopefully.... |
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Post by novisnick on Jun 29, 2015 22:35:03 GMT -5
Those amps are tanks! Likely it's just a bad cable Hopefully.... I agree,,,,,,and don't troubleshoot gear when your tired,,,,,,,you usually end up with a headache and no resolution, just loss of sleep. You'll see much clearer in the morning. |
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Post by deltadube on Jun 30, 2015 1:47:11 GMT -5
more growth in the mono block society eh lol..
xpa 1s sweet stuff..
get it fixe up soon..
cheers
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danb
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Post by danb on Jun 30, 2015 17:20:23 GMT -5
Well, the issue went away apparently. This morning cranked the system up and played 3 CD's without issue. Hopefully that was just a bizarre occurrence.
Anyway, WOW!! It's like a new set of speakers!!! Sound just has such a deep and spacious image! I kept edging the volume up to bask in the power!!! I had a bit of humm with my old SAE, these are dead silent between tracks and then the music explodes out of the speakers!!! I'm a kid again for awhile LOL!
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Post by novisnick on Jun 30, 2015 17:44:25 GMT -5
Yes!,,,,,,Yes!,,,,,,,, .
Monoblock Society befits you!!
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Post by viperz40 on Feb 28, 2016 11:38:47 GMT -5
If I have a pair of XPR-2's would I gain any advantage to going to a set of monoblocks, in terms of sound quality. Is the XPA-1 a dying breed as well?
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Post by smarties on Mar 7, 2016 14:38:47 GMT -5
If I have a pair of XPR-2's would I gain any advantage to going to a set of monoblocks, in terms of sound quality. Is the XPA-1 a dying breed as well? Buy better speakers. |
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Post by viperz40 on Mar 8, 2016 19:44:20 GMT -5
I guess I should clarify I am using the XPR-2's with B&W CM 10'S. would the XPA-1 make much of a difference?
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Post by vneal on Mar 8, 2016 19:49:10 GMT -5
I can say this since I have owned JBL L100s back in the late 70's.I second buy better speakers
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Hopefully....
