The Official Emotiva Q&A thread

[DarylRSV4]

Totally forgot, sorry. I love it, awesome piece when used for PC audio and cd playback. Definitely notice more detail with cd playback with toslink from bdp to dac and PC audio with jriver sounds phenomenal. Hope that helps.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by ShockWave

When I took the amp off there is a partition behind it with a small hole. Speaker wire is running through it. I used that hole. Before that though I made sure the subs where not hook up parallel. . But it was a quick set up so I unhooked it until the parts come in I just ordered to finish it up correctly.

So how has it so far? Working out ok?

[red_5ive]

Wow, I know all of you are way behind if I'm the one to post the latest podcast. I'm always the last to find out about these things.

Emotiva Podcast 02/27/13

Some interesting stuff going on, particularly with the Sherbourn line.

[ShockWave]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

So how has it so far? Working out ok?

Waiting for the parts to come in. Camt wait though to test it all out!

[Saril]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

Wow, I know all of you are way behind if I'm the one to post the latest podcast. I'm always the last to find out about these things.

Emotiva Podcast 02/27/13

Some interesting stuff going on, particularly with the Sherbourn line.

Thanks for this post!!

[Kali157]

XPA-1L is on the Emotiva site. This is an amp that intrigues me b/c it is Class A for the first 35 watts and the price is very attractive. It seems to do many things right.

Can't wait to read what owners think of this new amp. I am probably going to wait until the summer for the July 4th sale and for more people to get their hands on the amp... unless my impatience wins.

[Rustolem]

Originally Posted by Kali157

XPA-1L is on the Emotiva site. This is an amp that intrigues me b/c it is Class A for the first 35 watts and the price is very attractive. It seems to do many things right.

Can't wait to read what owners think of this new amp. I am probably going to wait until the summer for the July 4th sale and for more people to get their hands on the amp... unless my impatience wins.

where you been?

[Kali157]

Originally Posted by Rustolem

where you been?

Hey,

Well besides work and some travel, I have been very happy with my system since my last addition of an Oppo 103. I think the only time I go to these forums now is to look at blu-ray deals and reviews.

The class A has me curious. I am wondering if there will be an audible improvement over my XPA-3.

I just helped a friend's dad audition speakers recently, and he ended up with some Martin Logan ESLs. He has expressed interest in getting an amp. I suggested the XPA-1Ls to him weeks ago... I hope he gets them so I can try them too.

How are things with you?

[Rustolem]

Originally Posted by Kali157

Hey,

Well besides work and some travel, I have been very happy with my system since my last addition of an Oppo 103. I think the only time I go to these forums now is to look at blu-ray deals and reviews.

The class A has me curious. I am wondering if there will be an audible improvement over my XPA-3.

I just helped a friend's dad audition speakers recently, and he ended up with some Martin Logan ESLs. He has expressed interest in getting an amp. I suggested the XPA-1Ls to him weeks ago... I hope he gets them so I can try them too.

How are things with you?

Good same here just work, still lurking around here and AVS always looking at the new stuff. Do you still have you Aperions? Loving mine more and more since I got them. One question for you using a AVR or a Pre/Pro?
Sill keeping my fingers crossed for the XMC-1.

[Kali157]

Originally Posted by Rustolem

Good same here just work, still lurking around here and AVS always looking at the new stuff. Do you still have you Aperions? Loving mine more and more since I got them. One question for you using a AVR or a Pre/Pro?
Sill keeping my fingers crossed for the XMC-1.

Still running the Aperion Verus Grands. I have auditioned other impressive speakers recently including the new Polk LSIm 707s, but nothing that has made me want to change speakers.

I am currently running a Marantz SR5005 AVR with and Emotiva XPA-3 for the front and center speakers. Nothing I have heard has convinced me to go with a dedicated Pre/Pro. The only reason I would upgrade the AVR is for a step up in Audyssey EQ. I have been watching the Onkyo 818 b/c it has the Multi EQ XT32.

[ShockWave]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

So how has it so far? Working out ok?

Have it all hooked up. Not to happy with it right not. I'm not getting deep bass like before. Not sure it's enough power or need to set it up better in my prepro.

[jlafrenz]

Originally Posted by ShockWave

Have it all hooked up. Not to happy with it right not. I'm not getting deep bass like before. Not sure it's enough power or need to set it up better in my prepro.

I assume you are referring to connecting you Empire to your Emo amp?

Even though the Emo amps are beasts, I was worried this would be the situation. I really don't feel that one of those amp channels is enough to drive the Empire. I could see it limiting the power of the other channels and really stress the amp. Have you contacted Epik to get a replacement amp? You may have to refresh my memory as to what you have tried. I had an Empire go down and it was a simple fuse swap that got it back up and running. Shoot me a PM if you would like.

[deltadube]

Originally Posted by ShockWave

Have it all hooked up. Not to happy with it right not. I'm not getting deep bass like before. Not sure it's enough power or need to set it up better in my prepro.

maybe its the bass management set up in the pre amp avr..

i just got my 1st amp xpa 3 to power up my new studio 100s and cc 690
wow what a hugh improvement in the sound quality having some power..

cheers

[chadwick537]

Hey All,
Just recently got into the HT scene and I’m looking for a little bit of advice. My setup consists of an Onkyo TX-NR818 and an older Emotiva LPA-1 amplifier (5x125wpc; 2x50wpc).
When I went to hook up the amp, everything works (and sounds) great other than the 12v trigger from the Onkyo TX-NR818 to the LPA-1. I’ve tried two different stereo cables and a mono cable with no success thus far. I know Onkyo doesn’t have main 12v triggers, so I’ve tried the zone 2 and zone 3 triggers without any success.

I borrowed a Volt Meter from a friend who is an electrical engineer, the Onkyo is putting out between 12.4v and 12.6v on both zones and the LPA-1 will trigger when a 9v battery is touched to wires. I think we’ve tried just about everything we can think of to get it work – does anyone have any other suggestions?

The specs on the amp say that is triggers on anything between 5-12v; is the extra .4-.6 the Onkyo is putting out too much to trigger it? EDIT: I just called Emotiva, they said there is no reason the extra voltage would make it not trigger. Unfortunately, he couldn't think of anything else other than try different mono cables..

Thanks for the help!

[jlafrenz]

Originally Posted by chadwick537

Hey All,
Just recently got into the HT scene and I’m looking for a little bit of advice. My setup consists of an Onkyo TX-NR818 and an older Emotiva LPA-1 amplifier (5x125wpc; 2x50wpc).
When I went to hook up the amp, everything works (and sounds) great other than the 12v trigger from the Onkyo TX-NR818 to the LPA-1. I’ve tried two different stereo cables and a mono cable with no success thus far. I know Onkyo doesn’t have main 12v triggers, so I’ve tried the zone 2 and zone 3 triggers without any success.

I borrowed a Volt Meter from a friend who is an electrical engineer, the Onkyo is putting out between 12.4v and 12.6v on both zones and the LPA-1 will trigger when a 9v battery is touched to wires. I think we’ve tried just about everything we can think of to get it work – does anyone have any other suggestions?

The specs on the amp say that is triggers on anything between 5-12v; is the extra .4-.6 the Onkyo is putting out too much to trigger it? EDIT: I just called Emotiva, they said there is no reason the extra voltage would make it not trigger. Unfortunately, he couldn't think of anything else other than try different mono cables..

Thanks for the help!

You may need to go into the menu of the Onkyo and see if the trigger is assignable and that you have it set correctly.

Some Onkyo's do not have triggers for the main zones. Look at reply #21 in the link below for a possible solution.

http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/i...ad=1719&page=2

[arc trooper]

so in appx 3 1/2 months going to supplement my system with a xpa-5... anyone have any cable suggestions? its my 1st time with seperates like this and id like to do it right any help would be greatly welcomed!

[cr136124]

Originally Posted by arc trooper

so in appx 3 1/2 months going to supplement my system with a xpa-5... anyone have any cable suggestions? its my 1st time with seperates like this and id like to do it right any help would be greatly welcomed!

I'm currently using these interconnectors for my Emotiva amps and no issues whatsoever.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

If you are just 3 1/2 months from buying the XPA-5, you might get lucky and around that time Emotiva may have the Independence Day sale. Last year I think it started around mid June.

So, good luck and report back as soon you have your new amp up and running.

Cheers!

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by arc trooper

so in appx 3 1/2 months going to supplement my system with a xpa-5... anyone have any cable suggestions? its my 1st time with seperates like this and id like to do it right any help would be greatly welcomed!

Originally Posted by cr136124

I'm currently using these interconnectors for my Emotiva amps and no issues whatsoever.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

If you are just 3 1/2 months from buying the XPA-5, you might get lucky and around that time Emotiva may have the Independence Day sale. Last year I think it started around mid June.

So, good luck and report back as soon you have your new amp up and running.

Cheers!

agreed, and, the emotiva line of cables (interconnects) will probably be on sale the same time. so you can get both from them, i believe that both get the same 30day trial too!

can't ask for better than that!

best of luck. keep us posted. oh yeah, i've had an XPA-5 for years and i've never been happier, never looked back either!

[arc trooper]

wowee!!! mid june??!?!?! holy snap!! that means i can get it sooner then the 4th!!! the wife said as soon as they go on sale i can pick ONE up lol i want 2 but oh well

[Bmoney003]

also, look into getting the component cables. they give you 3 interconnects with one low price (same type of cable) I got 2 sets of 6' each from EMO, during their xmas sale for 24$ shipped....they retail for 100$ they are great cables!