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Post by teaman on Mar 15, 2016 22:27:53 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Cook on Mar 16, 2016 3:00:40 GMT -5
From the Podcast, XPA Gen 3 power amp back orders being fulfilled starting yesterday, web site updates tomorrow, speakers into production soon, final voicing now underway, they sound like the powered Airmotives, Emersa designs released to production and most importantly Hair Nick is using more product again.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by rbk123 on Mar 16, 2016 10:06:52 GMT -5
One other thing - they mentioned new products surprises at the Chicago show. I would guess that to be their Base X line they mentioned to be released after the Gen 3 and Emersa releases.
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Post by klinemj on Mar 17, 2016 16:18:38 GMT -5
These is MUCH more going on here than we're even announced. By summer you are all going to crap your pants. I certainly look forward to seeing what new stuff is on the way, but it sounds like you are coming out with a "brown note" test disc or something. Pass on that one!!!! Mark |
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Post by Bonzo on Mar 17, 2016 16:27:32 GMT -5
Got an e-mail about them a few minutes ago and went to the website link. I believe from something you said Dan, that the price for the XPA-3 is really $1199. It's been mis-printed from the very beginning as $1119, and it has lingered. It actually says $1119 on your website now so you may want to correct that before people call to pre-order. That is unless the price really is $1119, but I'm thinking it's really $1199.
Looks like you did a really nice job with these by the way. I hope you sell the hell out them.
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Post by Jim on Mar 17, 2016 16:31:02 GMT -5
I was getting excited until I read this blurb:
"Note: To ensure that additional amplifier channels are installed properly, and function to our specifications, additional amplifier modules must be
installed by Emotiva, or by your local authorized Emotiva service representative."
I feel like I was just told that I can't add memory to a computer and only a "specialist" could.
It looks really promising - and I like the specs - don't get me wrong..... But if I can't upgrade a modular device by myself - It's not really modular in my mind!
Who is going to want to pay for shipping to have someone else screw in a card?!
I don't mean to rain on the parade... That stipulation just seems a little 1980s to me.
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Post by monkumonku on Mar 17, 2016 16:34:42 GMT -5
I was getting excited until I read this blurb: "Note: To ensure that additional amplifier channels are installed properly, and function to our specifications, additional amplifier modules must be installed by Emotiva, or by your local authorized Emotiva service representative." I feel like I was just told that I can't add memory to a computer and only a "specialist" could. It looks really promising - and I like the specs - don't get me wrong..... But if I can't upgrade a modular device by myself - It's not really modular in my mind! Who is going to want to pay for shipping to have someone else screw in a card?! I don't mean to rain on the parade... That stipulation just seems a little 1980s to me. Well I think Emo would rather put up with complaints like yours than having to be bankrupted by the surviving family of a customer who electrocuted himself while trying to do the modular upgrade himself.  The stipulation may seem 80's but 40 years later there's even more vulture lawyers circling around looking for business. |
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Post by brutiarti on Mar 17, 2016 16:37:55 GMT -5
Beautiful amps. The weight is significantly less compared to the older gen. Congrats to all emotiva team and big Dan. I'm more interested in the emersa line right now to drive a set of small speakers for my loft. Can't wait
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Post by Hair Nick on Mar 17, 2016 16:40:37 GMT -5
I was getting excited until I read this blurb: "Note: To ensure that additional amplifier channels are installed properly, and function to our specifications, additional amplifier modules must be installed by Emotiva, or by your local authorized Emotiva service representative." I feel like I was just told that I can't add memory to a computer and only a "specialist" could. It looks really promising - and I like the specs - don't get me wrong..... But if I can't upgrade a modular device by myself - It's not really modular in my mind! Who is going to want to pay for shipping to have someone else screw in a card?! I don't mean to rain on the parade... That stipulation just seems a little 1980s to me. Well I think Emo would rather put up with complaints like yours than having to be bankrupted by the surviving family of a customer who electrocuted himself while trying to do the modular upgrade himself. The stipulation may seem 80's but 40 years later there's even more vulture lawyers circling around looking for business. Bingo! |
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Post by Jim on Mar 17, 2016 16:45:00 GMT -5
Well I think Emo would rather put up with complaints like yours than having to be bankrupted by the surviving family of a customer who electrocuted himself while trying to do the modular upgrade himself. The stipulation may seem 80's but 40 years later there's even more vulture lawyers circling around looking for business. Bingo! So you have an IQ test for customers.  I don't think the early Modular amps had this requirement - like the MPS. Oh well. /gripe over. Just wanted to voice it. |
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Post by Bonzo on Mar 17, 2016 16:49:02 GMT -5
Re-Atmos... 3x300 + 8 x 150.... wouldn't that be nice in ONE XPA G3 chassis?? Wow, can you imagine how cool that would be?? 11 channels in ONE chassis with big power for the fronts and more than enough for the object channels. What if it cost $2,195.00?? Genius!! This is very cool! 1 chassis for awesome power. This will work great for a lot of people. Sort of what I was wondering about in my post above about being able to do 3 doublewides @ 500wpc & 1 singlewide @ 300wpc in the same chassis. That way you could do 3 channels of 500 wpc balanced across the front, and the last 8 channels of 300 unbalanced using an XPA-7. Only 2 chassis’ for crazy power. The big questions are whether 3 doublewide balanced and 1 single wide unbalanced will even fit, and if they would play nice with each other? emotivalounge.proboards.com/post/804037/threadAlso, just wanted to make sure you saw this post about the price of the XPA-3 Gen 3. emotivalounge.proboards.com/post/805973/thread |
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Post by audiobill on Mar 17, 2016 18:34:58 GMT -5
"By summer you are all going to crap your pants."
An alternative to "Rethink High End" ?
Or competition to Schiit?
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Post by Jim on Mar 17, 2016 18:35:52 GMT -5
. "By summer you are all going to crap your pants." An alternative to "Rethink High End" ? This goes back to can the XMC-1 display be reprogrammed? New firmware! |
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Post by audiobill on Mar 17, 2016 18:37:13 GMT -5
Sounds more like "software" |
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Post by wizardofoz on Mar 17, 2016 21:06:24 GMT -5
Having serviced more Emotiva gear than I care to count I wonder if they will let me upgrade my own xpa-gen3's...
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Post by Jim on Mar 17, 2016 21:17:55 GMT -5
So... Why would a XPA loaded with 7 channels be so much lighter than say an XPR-5?
I thought the XPR amps had class H power supplies too. I know the new XPA has a switched mode PS. Is the "core (amp) circuitry" really minor in terms of overall weight? (The XPA Gen 3 modular amplifier series uses the same core circuit topology as our legendary XPR series amplifiers.) For some reason I thought that class H power in essence was just floating the available output in relation to demand - to make it more efficient. (I.e. Class H doesn't imply SMPS or traditional torroid/caps PS - it can be implemented either way?)
If I describe it as a "lighter modular XPR amp with switched power supply" is that accurate? And the actual amp "core circuits" are still class A/B? I see no hints about class D.
I know creating a low noise SMPS is no small feat - so kudos!
Ultimately the XPA moniker is just confusing my small brain. There doesn't seem to be anything "XPA" about it - per se. (This isn't a criticism BTW.. Should be like.. XPR Modular or something)
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Post by junchoon on Mar 17, 2016 21:23:56 GMT -5
Will there be xpa-1 or xpa-1L gen3? Thanks.
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Post by gus4emo on Mar 17, 2016 23:17:15 GMT -5
Hi all, any specs yet on the new speakers, power handling, efficiency?
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Post by Dan Laufman on Mar 17, 2016 23:24:01 GMT -5
I was getting excited until I read this blurb: "Note: To ensure that additional amplifier channels are installed properly, and function to our specifications, additional amplifier modules must be installed by Emotiva, or by your local authorized Emotiva service representative." I feel like I was just told that I can't add memory to a computer and only a "specialist" could. It looks really promising - and I like the specs - don't get me wrong..... But if I can't upgrade a modular device by myself - It's not really modular in my mind! Who is going to want to pay for shipping to have someone else screw in a card?! I don't mean to rain on the parade... That stipulation just seems a little 1980s to me. The internal voltages present in the chassis are potentially lethal. Some areas of the power supply have up to 300 volts present. This is not like installing a memory card! Also, the unit needs to be thoroughly tested and burned in after modification. Cheers! |
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Post by smarties on Mar 18, 2016 3:57:39 GMT -5
Wonder how many would be put off with SMPS. Also as for modular, like my amps they need to be shipped back (and replacement backplate and larger PSU)
What should happen is modules have to be shipped to your local electrical/engineer repair shop.
Looking at specs do you have power to "**FTC Full Bandwidth Power refers to maximum average power in watts from 20Hz to 20kHz with 0.03% THD and noise" in 8 and 4 ohm?
Also can what is power with all 4 ohm speakers, is that supported or too much?
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