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Post by vega on Sept 22, 2023 19:34:48 GMT -5
Ok I’m looking for help on my next Emotiva purchase. I’m wondering we’re I might notice the most improvements. Either a new XPA amp or a new XDA DAC. I currently have a PT100 and BASSX A2 Bluesound node and modified CerwinVega! Speakers with Emotiva RS11 subwoofer. I really want a new amp but kinda think the new XDA DAC makes the most sense, because the XPA amp is getting somewhat long in the tooth and may be getting a update soon. I’m a sucker for wanting the newest model lol! Or maybe we will soon be seeing a new Class D amp from Emotiva that may have balanced connections that could be worth waiting for? It would be great to utilize the balanced connections in the XDA DAC if I buy it. But the DR version is a bit to expensive for me being in Canada with the current poor exchange rate. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Post by creimes on Sept 22, 2023 22:56:54 GMT -5
I'm in Canada as well and it's pretty much impossible to buy from south of the border now, $2500 USD through PayPal would be $3500 CAD  I currently have a S.M.S.L DO400 DAC/Pre headed my way, $679 CAD on Amazon, the XDA-3 looks nice as well but is $699 USD which is over $1100 CAD for us to our door up here, I did see a guy on US AudioMart has a pair of DR-2's for sale for $1000 USD each Also take a look at a pair of Outlaw M2220 MonoblocksIf you are stuck between the XDA-3 or XPA-2 I would say XDA-3 would be my first upgrade and then an amp, but like mentioned many other options these days  |
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Post by vega on Sept 23, 2023 7:11:04 GMT -5
I think you will like that SMSL DO400. I have a SMSL A0 200 in my garage which definitely hits above its weight class. But for my main system I would really like to keep everything Emotiva. I kinda like there looks and am a bit OCD for matching things up. Perhaps there will be a fall sale that might help.
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Post by creimes on Sept 23, 2023 19:34:27 GMT -5
I think you will like that SMSL DO400. I have a SMSL A0 200 in my garage which definitely hits above its weight class. But for my main system I would really like to keep everything Emotiva. I kinda like there looks and am a bit OCD for matching things up. Perhaps there will be a fall sale that might help. Yes keeping things matching on the main setup is nice, myself I'm not that worried as my XMC-1 and Outlaw amp look sweet but it will cost you haha, the XDA-3 looks to be a good unit but much CAD $$$ for sure, but I would say the DAC/Pre first before an amp but all up to you of course. |
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Post by vega on Sept 24, 2023 5:50:30 GMT -5
Thanks for your advice! It sounds solid and pretty much confirms what I was thinking. I will get a XDA Gen3 DAC to replace my PT100. Then I will wait to see if Emotiva comes out with a newer model balanced amp to match. I’m sure the XPA amp and XDA DAC are a great combo, it just seems like such a waste to not use the balanced connections.
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Post by vcautokid on Sept 24, 2023 6:46:56 GMT -5
I keep wanting an XDA-3 but other choices keep making me pause on this decision. I am amazed no reviews have been posted on the XDA-3 from the YouTube Ites. Usually by now would have heard something. Is Audio Science Review measuring one too? You know the usual roll of things on DACs.
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Post by vcautokid on Sept 24, 2023 6:48:01 GMT -5
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Post by vega on Sept 26, 2023 6:21:47 GMT -5
Yes I am also a bit surprised on the lac of reviews on the new DAC. I feel a good review can really make a product fly off the shelves. Cheap Audio man did a review on it and promised a follow up video and comparison test. I’m definitely looking forward to that one.
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