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Post by polyman on Dec 17, 2015 16:10:29 GMT -5
I currently have a pair of Magnepan 1.7's and are running them with a single XPA 5, Gen 1. I am thinking of puchasing a pair of XPA 1'S. Will the sound dramatically improve by adding the mono blocks? Thanks for any advice.
Mike
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Post by garbulky on Dec 17, 2015 16:40:47 GMT -5
I have XPA-1s. The sound can be a decent improvement. Biggest stregnth is that it is very good at doing room acoustics. You can feel the bigness of a hall and where the singers and instruments are inside it.
But at that level, a lot of things have to also be right like speaker positioning, some mild room treatment, and a good DAC and maybe a preamp to get the benefit. So I can't guarantee you'll hear the difference.
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Post by cheapthryl on Dec 17, 2015 17:33:34 GMT -5
Maggies are an easy 4 Ohm load. You may notice some more authority (more control of the bass) but I wouldn't expect much. Extra class A and a different designed amplifer would be where the difference will be, extra power (wattage) not so much.
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Post by Cogito on Dec 17, 2015 20:11:54 GMT -5
I currently have a pair of Magnepan 1.7's and are running them with a single XPA 5, Gen 1. I am thinking of puchasing a pair of XPA 1'S. Will the sound dramatically improve by adding the mono blocks? Thanks for any advice. Mike It would be unlikely you'd hear any difference at all, never mind a dramatic difference. Monoblocks are great for unsubstantiated bragging rights for those who don't know better. Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society!  |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 17, 2015 20:49:56 GMT -5
I currently have a pair of Magnepan 1.7's and are running them with a single XPA 5, Gen 1. I am thinking of puchasing a pair of XPA 1'S. Will the sound dramatically improve by adding the mono blocks? Thanks for any advice. Mike It would be unlikely you'd hear any difference at all, never mind a dramatic difference. Monoblocks are great for unsubstantiated bragging rights for those who don't know better. Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society! Could you please explain your last sentence for me, I just want to fully understand what you are saying. |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 17, 2015 20:55:09 GMT -5
It would be unlikely you'd hear any difference at all, never mind a dramatic difference. Monoblocks are great for unsubstantiated bragging rights for those who don't know better. Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society! Could you please explain your last sentence for me, I just want to fully understand what you are saying. "Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory?  |
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Post by jmilton on Dec 17, 2015 21:08:01 GMT -5
Could you please explain your last sentence for me, I just want to fully understand what you are saying. "Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? That's rude! It should be stated as "Screw you, secret mono block society, PLEASE." |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 17, 2015 21:15:20 GMT -5
Could you please explain your last sentence for me, I just want to fully understand what you are saying. "Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? Wow, God bless you, sounds like your having a bad time of it this time of year. So very sorry, I'll pray for you and your troubles. |
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Post by teaman on Dec 17, 2015 21:20:34 GMT -5
"Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? Wow, God bless you, sounds like your having a bad time of it this time of year. So very sorry, I'll pray for you and your troubles. ....expecting a F*ck Santa next.... |
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Post by lehighvalleyjeff on Dec 17, 2015 22:08:14 GMT -5
Could you please explain your last sentence for me, I just want to fully understand what you are saying. "Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? Hey maybe Monoblocks aren't the right amps for everybody but I gotta say something... All kidding aside, Nick is a very good guy and always willing to help with anything on the boards or emo related. Saying screw you is just unwarranted and rude. Personally I prefer Monoblocks but I'm not gonna say something mean spirited to those who enjoy their stereo amps. It's the holidays. Tidings of comfort and joy. |
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Post by jhob on Dec 17, 2015 23:18:25 GMT -5
"Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? Hey maybe Monoblocks aren't the right amps for everybody but I gotta say something... All kidding aside, Nick is a very good guy and always willing to help with anything on the boards or emo related. Saying screw you is just unwarranted and rude. Personally I prefer Monoblocks but I'm not gonna say something mean spirited to those who enjoy their stereo amps. It's the holidays. Tidings of comfort and joy. But what does Nick have to do with the secret monoblock society, that can neither be confirmed or denied as existing?! |
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Post by mcalder on Dec 18, 2015 0:09:25 GMT -5
If we could please get back on the topic. I'm asking if it's worth buying the XPA 1's to power my maggies, or just keep them running with my XPA 5? Thank you guys.
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Post by novisnick on Dec 18, 2015 0:26:48 GMT -5
If we could please get back on the topic. I'm asking if it's worth buying the XPA 1's to power my maggies, or just keep them running with my XPA 5? Thank you guys. There is the test drive,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 30 day return period. Period! Small price to pay, relatively speaking. And there on sale. Good luck with your decision.  |
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Post by deltadube on Dec 18, 2015 1:27:44 GMT -5
If we could please get back on the topic. I'm asking if it's worth buying the XPA 1's to power my maggies, or just keep them running with my XPA 5? Thank you guys. with out a doubt .. you will notice a nice improvement in your sound going from xpa 5 to xpa 1... it sure did for me!!!! going from xpa 3 to xpa 1s and then adding the xsp 1 took it up another notch or 2... go for the mono blocks and join up the secret mono block society... cheers!!!! |
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Post by deltadube on Dec 18, 2015 1:33:13 GMT -5
Hey maybe Monoblocks aren't the right amps for everybody but I gotta say something... All kidding aside, Nick is a very good guy and always willing to help with anything on the boards or emo related. Saying screw you is just unwarranted and rude. Personally I prefer Monoblocks but I'm not gonna say something mean spirited to those who enjoy their stereo amps. It's the holidays. Tidings of comfort and joy. But what does Nick have to do with the secret monoblock society, that can neither be confirmed or denied as existing?! bro Nick is the CEO of the secret mono block society !!!! I can confirm this ... I have pictures of the frolic down at the head quarters ..  |
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Post by deltadube on Dec 18, 2015 1:35:38 GMT -5
I currently have a pair of Magnepan 1.7's and are running them with a single XPA 5, Gen 1. I am thinking of puchasing a pair of XPA 1'S. Will the sound dramatically improve by adding the mono blocks? Thanks for any advice. Mike It would be unlikely you'd hear any difference at all, never mind a dramatic difference. Monoblocks are great for unsubstantiated bragging rights for those who don't know better. Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society! somebody in need of some mono blocks... |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 18, 2015 12:40:59 GMT -5
"Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society" isn't self explanatory? Saying screw you is just unwarranted and rude. Really??? You took that seriously? I figured it was so over the top, nobody would. Good, grief. |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 18, 2015 12:42:22 GMT -5
It would be unlikely you'd hear any difference at all, never mind a dramatic difference. Monoblocks are great for unsubstantiated bragging rights for those who don't know better. Screw you, Secret Monoblock Society! somebody in need of some mono blocks... Are ya offering? |
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Post by teaman on Dec 18, 2015 12:58:11 GMT -5
Saying screw you is just unwarranted and rude. Really??? You took that seriously? I figured it was so over the top, nobody would. Good, grief. I knew you were joking. Not sure why people take things so literally in here. Plus I was too distracted by the beaver amp shot to care... |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 18, 2015 13:27:23 GMT -5
Really??? You took that seriously? I figured it was so over the top, nobody would. Good, grief. I knew you were joking. Not sure why people take things so literally in here. Plus I was too distracted by the beaver amp shot to care... Still looking for the smilieface wink. |
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