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XPR 1
Jan 11, 2016 0:45:16 GMT -5
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Post by xidane on Jan 11, 2016 0:45:16 GMT -5
Hey guys I need help. I can buy XPR 1 pair for 2500 that's in us dollar. I have choice of buying pair of xpa-1 gen 2 as well. Which one do you think will sound better. Currently I am using rti a9 from polks. May upgrade to different speakers in few months.
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Post by harsh on Jan 11, 2016 2:58:48 GMT -5
Less than 2000 usd for XPR-1 pair?
Go for it!
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Post by Lsc on Jan 11, 2016 5:54:02 GMT -5
The XPR-1 is an amazing amp. Take comfort in knowing that whatever speakers you upgrade to, whether it be $3k, 5k, 10k, 20k etc., you won't have to worry about upgrading your amp.
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XPR 1
Jan 11, 2016 8:28:43 GMT -5
Post by garbulky on Jan 11, 2016 8:28:43 GMT -5
This is a good question. The XPR-1s no doubt has double the power. However it does have a class H power supply. Which means after 200 watts of output there is a tiny bump in distortion. ...FWIW, I didn't actually hear this tiny bump when I heard it.
It also has less class A power than the gen 2.
But I think you can't lose either way.
However if it was me....I wouild go for XPA-1 gen 2. Due to the class A power. And I like its power supply. It's the clearest amp I've heard (so far).
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Post by audiobill on Jan 11, 2016 21:01:32 GMT -5
"After 200 watts of output"
Gar, check in to the nearest hearing impaired facility asap!!
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Post by garbulky on Jan 11, 2016 21:45:32 GMT -5
"After 200 watts of output" Gar, check in to the nearest hearing impaired facility asap!! You can pass 200 watts of output quite easily on dynamics.  Just for very short periods of time! |
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Post by simpleman68 on Jan 11, 2016 21:59:04 GMT -5
They would probably both sound wonderful on those Polks. I also have a pair of the RTi A9s since I got them new in '00 or so.
I'm driving them with an XPR 2 and they sound excellent. I'm a big believer in matching combos and I think either of those amps would
make them sing sweetly.
Scott
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XPR 1
Jan 12, 2016 1:01:35 GMT -5
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Post by xidane on Jan 12, 2016 1:01:35 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks for all your feed back.
Xpr 1 pair and Xpa 1 pair almost a same price.
i am not sure why? but my mind is going towards XPR 1's.
It looks really nice. But I am still little confused some folks are saying go for xpa 1 since it's a newer amp
Humm not sure what to do? Still
I love listening to instrumental jazz. Live concert music etc
Hummmm
Man still thinking
Am I going for looks or performance
:-)
Not sure
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XPR 1
Jan 12, 2016 1:35:37 GMT -5
Post by teaman on Jan 12, 2016 1:35:37 GMT -5
If you can afford them , go XPR-1's.....why not!
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Post by deltadube on Jan 12, 2016 1:38:39 GMT -5
get the big dog xpr 1s.. they don't make them anymore..
where in Canada are they maybe I could look at buying them
cheers..
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XPR 1
Jan 12, 2016 1:40:13 GMT -5
Post by deltadube on Jan 12, 2016 1:40:13 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks for all your feed back. Xpr 1 pair and Xpa 1 pair almost a same price. i am not sure why? but my mind is going towards XPR 1's. It looks really nice. But I am still little confused some folks are saying go for xpa 1 since it's a newer amp Humm not sure what to do? Still I love listening to instrumental jazz. Live concert music etc Hummmm Man still thinking Am I going for looks or performance :-) Not sure think xpr 1s would win on both fronts.. |
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Post by xidane on Jan 12, 2016 23:02:09 GMT -5
Thanks you all
I have decided to go with the big dawg XPR 1 mono block pair. I am listening to it rite now and it's sound amazing. Even in the low volume I can hear all the details currently I am running of with DC1 and spotify. It looks fantastic with all the blue lights and meter. Now I gotta look for XPR 5
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XPR 1
Jan 13, 2016 0:28:24 GMT -5
Post by deltadube on Jan 13, 2016 0:28:24 GMT -5
Thanks you all I have decided to go with the big dawg XPR 1 mono block pair. I am listening to it rite now and it's sound amazing. Even in the low volume I can hear all the details currently I am running of with DC1 and spotify. It looks fantastic with all the blue lights and meter. Now I gotta look for XPR 5 nice buy! |
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XPR 1
Jan 13, 2016 8:29:15 GMT -5
Post by vcautokid on Jan 13, 2016 8:29:15 GMT -5
It really depends on your future speaker choice and listening requirements. The XPR-1 was extraordinary. It was the high water mark here. It drives just about anything exceptionally well. Very unique amplifier, and one very much coveted by those whom enjoy it. The XPA-1 gen 1 or 2 are to me what everyone should experience at least once in their life. Not quite the grand scale of the XPR, however so special in all that makes it an Emotiva classic now, and forever. I think from an installation of the kind of speakers and listening room I would be in, the XPA-1 is stellar.
The extra power and drive of the XPR-1 a bit more so. It IS bigger and heavier too. Also a 20 amp service for it to deliver all its dynamic glory should be used if possible. You can do very well with either. Remember though 5 year warranty comes with new. I think you have 2 great choices.
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XPR 1
Jan 13, 2016 10:42:20 GMT -5
Post by novisnick on Jan 13, 2016 10:42:20 GMT -5
Thanks you all I have decided to go with the big dawg XPR 1 mono block pair. I am listening to it rite now and it's sound amazing. Even in the low volume I can hear all the details currently I am running of with DC1 and spotify. It looks fantastic with all the blue lights and meter. Now I gotta look for XPR 5 "Once you were but the learner",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,  Congratulations! Enjoy!! |
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