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Post by neo on May 27, 2017 10:20:27 GMT -5
Hi guys,
I just sold my old amplifier and now I need an amp. I don't know much about the power match. I would like to hear your advices on choosing an emotiva amp. I listen to digital music, mostly from my kodi server. I use Emotiva stealth DC-1 as a DAC and preamp. The speakers I have are Monitor Audio Gold 10. Here are the parameters of the speakers. Emotiva A-100 seems to have the same form factor as my DC-1. But the rated power is only 50W per channel. I will not play music super loud (I do like symphony music). I'm wondering if A-100 is enough for my purpose? Any other recommendation?
Thanks,
Drivers: One 1" Dome Tweeter, One 6 1/2" Mid-Bass Driver
MFR: 40 Hz - 30 kHz ± 3 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Efficiency: 88 dB/W/M
Power Handling: 100 Watts RMS, 300 Watts Peak
Size: 14 3/4" H x 8 3/4" W x 11 1/2" D
Weight: 20 Pounds Each
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Post by frenchyfranky on May 27, 2017 12:51:48 GMT -5
Emotiva has planned to make a Stealth series amplifier, but still no news.  |
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Post by garbulky on May 27, 2017 12:56:22 GMT -5
The A-100 will be fine. The Dc-1 monoblocks would be even better. They are fully balanced units. But they will cost more.
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Post by brutiarti on May 27, 2017 13:16:54 GMT -5
I will get the a-300 amp, those are sweet sounding speakers
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Post by neo on May 29, 2017 23:51:52 GMT -5
I will get the a-300 amp, those are sweet sounding speakers The larger power the better. but is it necessary for this pair of speakers? I just like the form factor matching the DC-1. |
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Post by neo on May 29, 2017 23:53:14 GMT -5
The A-100 will be fine. The Dc-1 monoblocks would be even better. They are fully balanced units. But they will cost more. Thanks! I searched DC-1 but that's the DAC, right? |
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Post by teaman on May 30, 2017 0:20:19 GMT -5
Personally I would scoop up one of the XPA-2 stereo amps listed for sale in the Emporium section. Excellent power and headroom and it would pair nicely with your set up. The Emotiva amps are built like tanks so I would not worry that much about warranty on a used one as long as you receive it functional it should stay that way. Simply keep the DC-1 as a preamp/DAC and hook up the amp. Tons of power and gobs of headroom. Most likely the last amp you will ever buy.
Tim
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Post by creimes on May 30, 2017 0:58:53 GMT -5
Having owned Monitor Audio speakers they deserve nice components in front of them, do you have a budget in mind, if you are looking at Emotiva in general my vote is either a discontinued SA-250 or a pair of XPA-1L or even a Gen 3 XPA-2.
Chad
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Post by garbulky on May 30, 2017 9:09:39 GMT -5
The A-100 will be fine. The Dc-1 monoblocks would be even better. They are fully balanced units. But they will cost more. Thanks! I searched DC-1 but that's the DAC, right? Sorry the DC-1 is a DAC not an amp. There is an upcoming unreleased monoblock set made out of ICE amplifiers that are fully balanced that are matched to the size of the DC-1. So they are quite small but powerful. I think like 150 watts in to 8 ohms per channel or something. But they are not out yet. I think it's called the PA-1 or something like that. |
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Post by novisnick on May 30, 2017 9:15:59 GMT -5
Thanks! I searched DC-1 but that's the DAC, right? Sorry the DC-1 is a DAC not an amp. There is an upcoming unreleased monoblock set made out of ICE amplifiers that are fully balanced that are matched to the size of the DC-1. So they are quite small but powerful. I think like 150 watts in to 8 ohms per channel or something. But they are not out yet. Would make a killer system IMHO |
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Post by leonski on Jun 7, 2017 15:13:17 GMT -5
What was wrong with the OLD amp? Just old? Noisy?
Or some musically unsatisfying trait?
Got the 'itch'?
What about the SYSTEM didn't make it for you?
Maybe a sub? Take up the lowest octave which I find really nice for Symphonic music.
Tympani sound so much better that way.
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Post by Loop 7 on Jun 7, 2017 15:28:29 GMT -5
Parasound's Z series sound really nice, have great build quality and are compact. I have their Zdac which is built like a tank.
Link: Parasound Zamp v3 - 45 watts per channel into 8 Ω - 90 watts bridged into 8 Ω mono - Fully discrete circuitry with Toroid power transformer |
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Post by leonski on Jun 8, 2017 0:51:31 GMT -5
That's a cool little amp. Good power, and if you are using more sensitive speakers PLENTY.
I didn't bother looking for a price, but I suspect it'll hold its value fairly well.
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Post by vneal on Jun 8, 2017 6:29:02 GMT -5
Get the A 300--can't go wrong
you won't regret the extra power
you do need the extra power on symphony music
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Post by leonski on Jun 8, 2017 14:51:21 GMT -5
I'd STILL like to know what was unsatisfying about the old amp.
If it broke, thats one thing, but if you 'got the itch' than that's something else altogether.
88db sensitive speakers are pretty good at turning electricity into sound. 5 watts continuous is +7db with another 10db for 50 watt peaks.
That's pretty darn loud. Especially in a smaller than medium sized room. or Near Field.
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Post by knucklehead on Jun 8, 2017 15:05:18 GMT -5
The OP stated they did not listen at high levels. XPA amps would be overkill. The A-100 sounds about right IMO.
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Post by Axis on Jun 8, 2017 15:39:56 GMT -5
The OP stated they did not listen at high levels. XPA amps would be overkill. The A-100 sounds about right IMO. XPA overkill has been the topic of many a discussion here. What do you do ? Do you listen with gear that would benefit from it ? Does high power benefit everyone ? Do you only need what you need ? novisnick will tell you that a pair of XPR-1's will sound best with everything. Myself I like high power but only if I need it. I have not needed it for a long time because I live in an apartment and can not use it. Who is right ? I think both. knucklehead is right if you do not need it but both of us may be wrong if you can use it now or in the future, There is something to be said for overkill in the realm of Audio. Then again there is something to be said for just what you need. |
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Post by monkumonku on Jun 8, 2017 15:47:58 GMT -5
The OP stated they did not listen at high levels. XPA amps would be overkill. The A-100 sounds about right IMO. XPA overkill has been the topic of many a discussion here. What do you do ? Do you listen with gear that would benefit from it ? Does high power benefit everyone ? Do you only need what you need ? novisnick will tell you that a pair of XPR-1's will sound best with everything. Myself I like high power but only if I need it. I have not needed it for a long time because I live in an apartment and can not use it. Who is right ? I think both. knucklehead is right if you do not need it but both of us may be wrong if you can use it now or in the future, There is something to be said for overkill in the realm of Audio. Then again there is something to be said for just what you need. |
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Post by Axis on Jun 8, 2017 15:58:31 GMT -5
XPA overkill has been the topic of many a discussion here. What do you do ? Do you listen with gear that would benefit from it ? Does high power benefit everyone ? Do you only need what you need ? novisnick will tell you that a pair of XPR-1's will sound best with everything. Myself I like high power but only if I need it. I have not needed it for a long time because I live in an apartment and can not use it. Who is right ? I think both. knucklehead is right if you do not need it but both of us may be wrong if you can use it now or in the future, There is something to be said for overkill in the realm of Audio. Then again there is something to be said for just what you need. Just as many notes as I required. Neither more or less. He was saying it was perfect and he was right and everyone else was wrong. Do your own thing. |
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Post by monkumonku on Jun 8, 2017 16:07:04 GMT -5
Just as many notes as I required. Neither more or less. He was saying it was perfect and he was right and everyone else was wrong. Do your own thing. |
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