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Post by munson on Jan 24, 2022 18:24:51 GMT -5
Why don’t the stereo-only pre-amps come with balanced outputs?
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 24, 2022 22:46:19 GMT -5
Why don’t the stereo-only pre-amps come with balanced outputs? The BasX is the entry level product, and as such doesn’t have balanced outputs. The XSP-1 from the X series was the balanced two channel preamp, however it has been discontinued. It might be expected that an XSP-2 will eventually replace it, but I don’t think that’s actually been announced, just speculated. |
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Post by geebo on Jan 24, 2022 22:52:31 GMT -5
Why don’t the stereo-only pre-amps come with balanced outputs? The BasX is the entry level product, and as such doesn’t have balanced outputs. The XMC-1 from the X series was the balanced two channel preamp, however it has been discontinued. It might be expected that an XMC-2 will eventually replace it, but I don’t think that’s actually been announced, just speculated. I believe you meant XSP-1 and XSP-2.  |
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Post by munson on Jan 24, 2022 23:43:57 GMT -5
So why not come up with a high end stereo only pre-amp? With the advent of turntables, stereo is making a comeback.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 25, 2022 2:11:43 GMT -5
The BasX is the entry level product, and as such doesn’t have balanced outputs. The XMC-1 from the X series was the balanced two channel preamp, however it has been discontinued. It might be expected that an XMC-2 will eventually replace it, but I don’t think that’s actually been announced, just speculated. I believe you meant XSP-1 and XSP-2. Indeed I did, thanks geebo, fixed. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 25, 2022 2:22:40 GMT -5
So why not come up with a high end stereo only pre-amp? With the advent of turntables, stereo is making a comeback. As I said, that’s what the XSP-1 was, it’s just been discontinued and a replacement isn’t yet available. Here are some thoughts on why and what some would like to replace it. emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/57471/xsp-1-discontinued |
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Post by munson on Jan 25, 2022 10:32:22 GMT -5
Darn, then I just missed the boat. Guess I’ll just have to keep my eyes open for the replacement. I’m willing to try any prototypes Emo comes up with wink, wink. 😃
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Post by housetech on Jan 25, 2022 17:35:35 GMT -5
I'm still wondering why Emo has not built an X series integrated amp with the XMC balanced signal path, DAC and 100-200wpc amplifier.
Integrated amps are getting very popular and Emotiva is missing the boat for 2ch products.
Recently bought a Cambridge integrated that sounds very good. Music Fidelity M5Si is a great audiophile unit.
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Post by audiobill on Jan 25, 2022 17:46:04 GMT -5
So why not come up with a high end stereo only pre-amp? With the advent of turntables, stereo is making a comeback. When did stereo go away? |
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Post by martindktm on Jan 25, 2022 21:18:38 GMT -5
I'm still wondering why Emo has not built an X series integrated amp with the XMC balanced signal path, DAC and 100-200wpc amplifier. Integrated amps are getting very popular and Emotiva is missing the boat for 2ch products. Recently bought a Cambridge integrated that sounds very good. Music Fidelity M5Si is a great audiophile unit. I moved from a amp/preamp separate component to a Musical Fidelity M6Si Very good unit that I love. Had an strange combo before... Emotiva Pt-100/Bose 1801 amp.
When I changed my system if Emotiva had an integrated stereo unit in the 200w range I would have consider it seriously because I really liked the Pt-100.
A +/-200W@8 ohm stereo integrated would be nice and easy to build in a single box with and xpa 2 gen 3 module and the pt-1 pre. All on the shelf parts.
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 26, 2022 15:48:57 GMT -5
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Post by Soup on Jan 26, 2022 16:48:32 GMT -5
What about Plinius?
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 27, 2022 11:17:59 GMT -5
Thanks, Soup - I missed that one (my bad). But Plinius, like a lot of other brands on my list (McIntosh, Bryston, etc.), are not the brands that Emotiva would wish to challenge with an integrated amp. Could Emotiva best Rotel, Parasound, etc.? Maybe, but it would be an uphill battle. To even have a chance, Emotiva would have to offer features in an integrated that their competition didn't. Like what? So glad you asked! - Room correction
- Variable analog subwoofer crossover frequencies
- Variable analog subwoofer crossover slopes
- Parametric equalization for digital input sources
- Optional parametric equalization for analog input sources (would involve additional A-D/D-A conversion)
- Synthesized center channel output
- HDMI multichannel input with synthesized 3-D space from stereo outputs (Ala Sony A9)
If Emotiva doesn't offer some of these features in a stereo integrated amp, it's only a matter of time until some of their competition does. KeithL? |
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Post by audiobill on Jan 27, 2022 12:14:04 GMT -5
And built in dac
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Post by housetech on Jan 27, 2022 16:57:27 GMT -5
LOL, I think you made your point, Boom. That's a pretty wide sample set, $hundreds to near $10k.
I'm reading/hearing folks looking for a second system (2ch) from a TV/theater system and $3k seems to be the max price point for an amp. From $3k to what ever the budget allows are more dedicated music listers.
There's not much product of any sort available and prices aren't dropping, nor will they- oil prices, value of the Dollar, shipping. If anyone is looking to buy, better do it quickly.
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Post by munson on Feb 1, 2022 12:33:44 GMT -5
Wow, that’s a lot of info. Has anyone used the balanced to RCA cables? Would it nullify the point of using the balanced outs? Should I just go RCA to RCA? TIA.
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Post by munson on Feb 1, 2022 12:38:54 GMT -5
So why not come up with a high end stereo only pre-amp? With the advent of turntables, stereo is making a comeback. When did stereo go away? . No offense. Just seemed like the advent of surround sound relegated it to only the purists. I missed it, that’s why I’m coming back. 🙂 |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Feb 1, 2022 13:50:12 GMT -5
Wow, that’s a lot of info. Has anyone used the balanced to RCA cables? Would it nullify the point of using the balanced outs? Should I just go RCA to RCA? TIA. Other than a potential locking connector on one end, there’s no real advantage in using XLR to RCA, better off just using a good set of RCAs (by ‘good’ I don’t mean ‘fancy’, just well built with good components (Blue Jeans, Monoprice, etc). |
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