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Post by todd1010 on Jun 19, 2017 22:13:27 GMT -5
I've been contemplating adding an amp into my setup for a while now. I've owned Sunfire (2 ch) amps in the past but wanted something new. This time I was considering all kinds, types of amps from moderate expensive to less expensive.
My setup includes:
Pioneer Elite SC-05 Receiver
Phase Technology PC 3.1 Series II (6ohm, 92 sensitivity)
Xbox Elite
Emotiva UPA-1 monoblocks (2x)
Upon immediately after starting my listening to what the new amps could do, I am extremely happy with my purchase. They opened up my setup tremendously.
One thing I highly dislike about the amps are the "blue LED's starring at me while I'm listening. I know there is a on/off switch on the back but it doesn't turn off that bling blue standby LED. Is there anything you guys have done to remedy this? Hopefully if I ever get a newer Emotiva amp they've allowed to completely turn them off, maybe even dim them so much they won't be a issue.
I also don't like the silver strips o the side and plan on buying the black replacement ones.
I cam completely satisfied with how well these amps make my speakers sing.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 19, 2017 22:27:03 GMT -5
I've been contemplating adding an amp into my setup for a while now. I've owned Sunfire (2 ch) amps in the past but wanted something new. This time I was considering all kinds, types of amps from moderate expensive to less expensive. My setup includes: Pioneer Elite SC-05 Receiver Phase Technology PC 3.1 Series II (6ohm, 92 sensitivity) Xbox Elite Emotiva UPA-1 monoblocks (2x) Upon immediately after starting my listening to what the new amps could do, I am extremely happy with my purchase. They opened up my setup tremendously. One thing I highly dislike about the amps are the "blue LED's starring at me while I'm listening. I know there is a on/off switch on the back but it doesn't turn off that bling blue standby LED. Is there anything you guys have done to remedy this? Hopefully if I ever get a newer Emotiva amp they've allowed to completely turn them off, maybe even dim them so much they won't be a issue. I also don't like the silver strips o the side and plan on buying the black replacement ones. I cam completely satisfied with how well these amps make my speakers sing. See the "Light out blackout edition" to cure the lights. Knew you'd be happy as a MONOBLOCKS owner! Welcome aboard. Just a little background check and paperwork to become an active member! EMOTIVA AMPS ARE THE SCHIITs! |
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Post by todd1010 on Jun 19, 2017 23:14:41 GMT -5
I did a search for the blackout trim and couldn't find it.
Can you post a link?
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Post by teaman on Jun 19, 2017 23:29:24 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Jun 19, 2017 23:30:04 GMT -5
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Post by todd1010 on Jun 20, 2017 6:17:01 GMT -5
Thank you for that. I did find that one in my searches it just wasn't immediately recognized as that thread.
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Post by todd1010 on Jun 20, 2017 6:24:20 GMT -5
I don't see the UPA-1's in the features list. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 6:51:09 GMT -5
I loved the UPA-1s when I had them in my system. If not for a local deal for an outstanding price for the XPA-1s I would still be using the UPA-1s. They are by far the best bang for your buck monoblock amp Emotiva has released. Enjoy your new amp.
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Post by mountain on Jun 20, 2017 7:05:01 GMT -5
Plus one for light dims.
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Post by garbulky on Jun 20, 2017 7:15:17 GMT -5
I've been contemplating adding an amp into my setup for a while now. I've owned Sunfire (2 ch) amps in the past but wanted something new. This time I was considering all kinds, types of amps from moderate expensive to less expensive. My setup includes: Pioneer Elite SC-05 Receiver Phase Technology PC 3.1 Series II (6ohm, 92 sensitivity) Xbox Elite Emotiva UPA-1 monoblocks (2x) Upon immediately after starting my listening to what the new amps could do, I am extremely happy with my purchase. They opened up my setup tremendously. One thing I highly dislike about the amps are the "blue LED's starring at me while I'm listening. I know there is a on/off switch on the back but it doesn't turn off that bling blue standby LED. Is there anything you guys have done to remedy this? Hopefully if I ever get a newer Emotiva amp they've allowed to completely turn them off, maybe even dim them so much they won't be a issue. I also don't like the silver strips o the side and plan on buying the black replacement ones. I cam completely satisfied with how well these amps make my speakers sing. Note there's two different versions. One blacks out the light completely (blackout) and one dims it a lot (the original light dims). |
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Post by Timster on Jun 20, 2017 7:44:33 GMT -5
One thing I highly dislike about the amps are the "blue LED's starring at me while I'm listening. I know there is a on/off switch on the back but it doesn't turn off that bling blue standby LED. Is there anything you guys have done to remedy this? Hopefully if I ever get a newer Emotiva amp they've allowed to completely turn them off, maybe even dim them so much they won't be a issue. I have 3 UPA-1s for my LCR speakers and they are under the screen, so facing right at me on movie night. I took the lid off them and physically disconnected the LED around the power switch, so no blue or amber. I am left with the little blue status light when they are on. Much better! |
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Post by ngmitter on Jun 20, 2017 8:01:42 GMT -5
Just a warning, I had the light dims on my UPA-1 for a couple years. As I was getting ready to sell them, I pulled off the light dim and it peeled the finish off of the power button. See photo below. i.imgur.com/65WNKJQ.jpg |
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Post by fritz on Jun 25, 2017 18:57:27 GMT -5
Piece of tape! problem cured
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