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erict · 03-02-2010, 11:31 AM

Doesn't seem like there is a Emotiva thread

I am trying to decide which amp to get. Either the XPA-3 or UPA-5. I will be using my Yamaha 663 as a pre pro and know it will do fine driving just the two surrounds but I am wondering for future proofing would it just be better to get the UPA-5 or just get the XPA-3 and let the receiver do the rears when I do upgrade. I know the UPA-5 is rated at only 125w which I think would be enough even when I upgrade or should I just get the XPA-3 and focus on my front's?

naturephoto1 · 03-02-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

Doesn't seem like there is a Emotiva thread

I am trying to decide which amp to get. Either the XPA-3 or UPA-5. I will be using my Yamaha 663 as a pre pro and know it will do fine driving just the two surrounds but I am wondering for future proofing would it just be better to get the UPA-5 or just get the XPA-3 and let the receiver do the rears when I do upgrade. I know the UPA-5 is rated at only 125w which I think would be enough even when I upgrade or should I just get the XPA-3 and focus on my front's?

Eric,

Try this large thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html

Rich

crazyBLUE · 03-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

Doesn't seem like there is a Emotiva thread

I am trying to decide which amp to get. Either the XPA-3 or UPA-5. I will be using my Yamaha 663 as a pre pro and know it will do fine driving just the two surrounds but I am wondering for future proofing would it just be better to get the UPA-5 or just get the XPA-3 and let the receiver do the rears when I do upgrade. I know the UPA-5 is rated at only 125w which I think would be enough even when I upgrade or should I just get the XPA-3 and focus on my front's?

You have been hanging out in the subwoofer section to much erict

https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html

My choice would be the XPA-5

rpatt · 03-02-2010, 11:49 AM

This is the link to the thread.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html

I have the XPA-3 for the front three and the receiver powers the surrounds. It works fine for me. I'm in the process of upgrading my speakers and will eventually add an XPA-2.

rpatt · 03-02-2010, 11:50 AM

I must type way too slow.

erict · 03-02-2010, 12:02 PM

There's the problem. I did a search in the amplifiers forum, what was I thinking

TCR Alliance · 03-02-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You have been hanging out in the subwoofer section to much erict

https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html

My choice would be the XPA-5

Hi Crazy,
I agree with you, I doesn't have it yet but XPA-5 is the goal

erict · 03-02-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

You have been hanging out in the subwoofer section to much erict

https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html

My choice would be the XPA-5

It would be nice but not in the budget

Fors* · 03-02-2010, 12:20 PM

I plan on getting either the XPA-3 or XPA-5. Focusing on your fronts and center is what I plan to do by the end of the year. I think that would be a good idea for you too.

03-02-2010, 11:31 AM	#1
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	Emotiva amp Doesn't seem like there is a Emotiva thread I am trying to decide which amp to get. Either the XPA-3 or UPA-5. I will be using my Yamaha 663 as a pre pro and know it will do fine driving just the two surrounds but I am wondering for future proofing would it just be better to get the UPA-5 or just get the XPA-3 and let the receiver do the rears when I do upgrade. I know the UPA-5 is rated at only 125w which I think would be enough even when I upgrade or should I just get the XPA-3 and focus on my front's?

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rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	This is the link to the thread. https://forum.blu-ray.com/pre-pro-sy...-q-thread.html I have the XPA-3 for the front three and the receiver powers the surrounds. It works fine for me. I'm in the process of upgrading my speakers and will eventually add an XPA-2.

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rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I must type way too slow.

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Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I plan on getting either the XPA-3 or XPA-5. Focusing on your fronts and center is what I plan to do by the end of the year. I think that would be a good idea for you too.

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