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Post by Soup on Nov 30, 2015 16:53:10 GMT -5
I recommend either the Anthem MRX-310 or 510. Keep it simple
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Post by MusicHead on Dec 1, 2015 10:52:26 GMT -5
I recommend either the Anthem MRX-310 or 510. Keep it simple Excellent AVRs, no doubt. Among those with decent power stages, to keep it simple, as you said. However, if the OP is still keen on going the route of external amps, a used UMC-200 (as somebody else already suggested) or even a new Outlaw 975 may fit the bill. Choice depends also on exactly what kind of iPod connectivity the OP wants, which is not clear, at least not to me. |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Dec 1, 2015 13:01:53 GMT -5
I can plug it my ipod that's fine but would like to be able to stream pandora but i guess i can run this threw my dvd player like i do today. So you guys are saying no receiver just a umc 200 with a xpa5 or xpa2 and a xpa3? Thanks fellas
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Post by hemster on Dec 1, 2015 13:08:55 GMT -5
I can plug it my ipod that's fine but would like to be able to stream pandora but i guess i can run this threw my dvd player like i do today. So you guys are saying no receiver just a umc 200 with a xpa5 or xpa2 and a xpa3? Thanks fellas A receiver receives, processes and amplifies. A processor receives and processes. An amp amplifies. So the UMC-200 (processor) receives and processes. Amps XPA-5, XPA-3 and XPA-2 amplify. Use either one XPA-5 or an XPA-3 and XPA-2. No receiver needed in this case. |
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Post by teaman on Dec 1, 2015 14:00:07 GMT -5
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Post by teaman on Dec 1, 2015 14:01:16 GMT -5
Check out the Pure i20 for a low-cost iPod dock with a true digital output... I agree with Keith, I own four of the Pure i20 ipod docks and they sound great through the digital toslink! |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Dec 1, 2015 20:34:48 GMT -5
I can plug it my ipod that's fine but would like to be able to stream pandora but i guess i can run this threw my dvd player like i do today. So you guys are saying no receiver just a umc 200 with a xpa5 or xpa2 and a xpa3? Thanks fellas A receiver receives, processes and amplifies. A processor receives and processes. An amp amplifies. So the UMC-200 (processor) receives and processes. Amps XPA-5, XPA-3 and XPA-2 amplify. Use either one XPA-5 or an XPA-3 and XPA-2. No receiver needed in this case. Thank you that was helpful. I am a noob to this. |
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Post by hemster on Dec 1, 2015 22:14:28 GMT -5
A receiver receives, processes and amplifies. A processor receives and processes. An amp amplifies. So the UMC-200 (processor) receives and processes. Amps XPA-5, XPA-3 and XPA-2 amplify. Use either one XPA-5 or an XPA-3 and XPA-2. No receiver needed in this case. Thank you that was helpful. I am a noob to this. No worries. We're here if you have any questions. We're all learning and the only dumb question is the one you don't ask!  |
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Post by creimes on Dec 2, 2015 9:24:08 GMT -5
A receiver receives, processes and amplifies. A processor receives and processes. An amp amplifies. So the UMC-200 (processor) receives and processes. Amps XPA-5, XPA-3 and XPA-2 amplify. Use either one XPA-5 or an XPA-3 and XPA-2. No receiver needed in this case. Thank you that was helpful. I am a noob to this. There is a UMC-200 for sale on US Audio Mart, the price is IMO a bit high allthough www.usaudiomart.com/details/649239006-emotiva-umc200-surround-sound-71-prepro/ |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Dec 2, 2015 22:26:10 GMT -5
Tough to find a umc 200 i have to keep checking around and emotiva stopped making the fusion too? Also will the umc 200 control treble and bass etc. Thanks fellas
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Post by deltadube on Dec 2, 2015 22:33:33 GMT -5
Hello I am new here and looking for some feedback. I have Polk RTIA9's, CSIA6 center, FXIA6 surrounds and a SVS PB12 plus sub. After reading, I think I am going to run XPA2 for the two fronts, a XPA3 for the center and surround.. There are so many receiver options, I am confused. Its mainly for movies and music, It has to have a Ipod and be a good match for my combo. I do not need anything you need to take nite classes to operate. I appreciate it fellas. xpa 5 and a receiver with room correction like a denon 4100 be nice.. for movies |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Dec 3, 2015 20:04:57 GMT -5
Little more music than movies for me. I am still on the hunt. Does emotive make anything that replaces the UMC 200. I cant see where they do.
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Post by repeetavx on Dec 3, 2015 23:10:17 GMT -5
Little more music than movies for me. I am still on the hunt. Does emotive make anything that replaces the UMC 200. I cant see where they do. Not yet, but they promised one soon. We're all eagerly waiting to see what it will look like. |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Dec 6, 2015 16:31:46 GMT -5
I think I am just going to say screw it and go with 2 XPA 1'S and a XPA 3 for the center and surrounds.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 17:54:01 GMT -5
I think I am just going to say screw it and go with 2 XPA 1'S and a XPA 3 for the center and surrounds. I ran my rtia9 speakers with an xpr2. They took everything that amp could deliver. I can only imagine what the xpa1 can make them sound like. |
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Post by 03sonic0 on Jan 3, 2016 9:35:25 GMT -5
I pulled the trigger on 2 XPA/1s for the front speakers yesterday. I was also going to grab a XPA 3 for the center and surround but they are out of stock and Emotiva told me they are replacing the XPA 3 models. Still on the hunt for a UMC 200 I keep loosing them on ebay, so I am still undecided to run a receiver or just a UMC 200.
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Post by mountain on Jan 3, 2016 10:08:38 GMT -5
I am happy with my current setup, including the UMC-200.
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