kona
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DMR-1,ERC-1,ERM 6.2,ERD-1
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Post by kona on Dec 15, 2009 18:06:06 GMT -5
Hi folks,Happy Holidays to all.
I truly enjoy my DMR-1.
This year I have added 3 - 6.2 speakers and a pair of ERD-1 for my rears.
I am considering adding an XPA-5 to my system and need that bit of encouragement.
Would it make a difference?
I am sure the answer is yes ,but I respect this forum and appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
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Pauly
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Post by Pauly on Dec 15, 2009 18:45:06 GMT -5
I also own and love a DMR, and have asked this question before. As good as the DMR is, everybody still said I would hear an improvement. Even with my very efficient speakers. I haven't got an XPA yet, but I might not even bother until I get the XMC-1. The DMR-1 by far the best receiver I've owned, and even better than the separates I used to own, and I'm still enjoying it very much without the help of an XPA-5. So I figured I should just wait for the XMC-1 and then buy it, and the XPA-5. That's just me though. If you don't plan on buying the UMC or XMC or any other pre/pro, then I would go ahead and buy the XPA-5 now.
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Post by mathguy on Dec 17, 2009 19:59:29 GMT -5
Kona,
I also own a DMR-1 and have had the chance to listen to it drive the 5 speakers I have ( not including the subwoofer ) and it did a great job, much better than the older onkyo I had. When I teamed it up with the LPA-1...there was a distinct difference, very noticeable, talk about something opening up. I imagine you would experience the same, if not more so with the XPA 5.
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Post by doug0617 on Dec 22, 2009 14:25:00 GMT -5
Definently add the xpa-5!! Use the dmr for side axis, bass shakers, or 7th channel surround. The xpa-5 wiil add dynamics and headroom for excursions
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kona
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DMR-1,ERC-1,ERM 6.2,ERD-1
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Post by kona on Dec 22, 2009 16:38:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses.
I put the order in and will await its arrival.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2009 9:44:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. I put the order in and will await its arrival. let us know what you think. the XPA-5 is a excellent amp |
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kona
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DMR-1,ERC-1,ERM 6.2,ERD-1
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Post by kona on Dec 30, 2009 13:44:58 GMT -5
Well it has arrived!
Just finished hooking it up.
Will spend the weekend putting it through its paces.
Seems to have a cleaner sound,I was expecting more of a boomy punch,but there is a lot more clarity.
If that makes sense.
It is heavy and solid.
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Post by esquire on Dec 30, 2009 17:02:58 GMT -5
I added a XPA-3 with the DMR with reserved expectations because the DMR did such a great job. I couldn't be more pleased with the SQ with the addition. I'll eventually get the XPA-2 to go with the XPA-3 but as of now, its difficult to imagine much improvement.
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