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Old 06-17-2009, 02:01 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by supe View Post
I am looking at two options I could really use some advice on:

Option 1)A decent Yamaha receiver (VSX-1800 or 3800/3900 at a great price) for pre/Pro driving the surrounds and an emotiva XPA-5 to drive front LCR.

Option 2) Emotiva UMC-1 pre/pro and UPA-7.

It would be driving a Paradigm Studio 7.1 configuration (Front:Studio 60, Center:CC-690, Side:ADP-590, Rears: Studio 20)

Any recommendations are appreciated.
I would recommend option 1! I have the a Yamaha AVR with an XPA-3 and couldn't be happier! Sure, there are better amps out there, but for the price and power Emotiva is the way to go. Nothing but positive experience from their amp!
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