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Post by we on Oct 15, 2009 10:45:44 GMT -5
Hello
Does any one have experience with the XPA-1 and B&W 802D?
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Post by audiobob on Jun 26, 2010 22:18:28 GMT -5
I am very interested in that match as well. I just sold my Mcintosh MC501 monoblocks and still looking for a replacement. The XPA 1 caught my eye.
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Post by Robert on Jun 30, 2010 14:28:05 GMT -5
I heard the XPA-1's at Expona in March, and I was sold on buying a pair. After reading a review on the speaker terminals being far apart I had to change my mind. My Kimber Kables don't spread wide enough. So, check out your cable spread. I think you need at least 12 inches.
As far as the amp goes you won't be disappointed. There's plenty headroom and bass slam. The only thing I find are the highs are a bit bright. At least with my B&W's. I had Acurus and Rotel's and the Rotel's came close. The Emotiva's give you a BIG BANG for the buck.
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Post by honk on Jul 5, 2010 15:26:24 GMT -5
The XPA-1 is absolute perfect for the B&Ws!
Sure, the cable thing ... sorry ... cables are cables are cables. But cables are not a argue to let the XPA-1 die.
I have XPA-5, XPA-2 and a pair XPA-1s. The 1s are nearly perfect (sometimes humming transformers, mechanically, they are BIG ... that's how it is), but the amps are really strong, clean and noiseless (dynamic range), just superb. Better than my SME Monos (old stuff) or PA-amps (efficient stuff) or my Accuphase integrated (noiseless but not that power ... when driven to extreme levels).
Go with the XPA-1s, you'll never regret it!
KR
Erwin
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