The Official Emotiva Q&A thread - Page 90 - Blu-ray Forum

naturephoto1 · 10-16-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PitbullMike

Im wondering how 3 of these would compare too an XPA-3

heres the link http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/i...ad=7045&page=1

Hi Mike,

Obviously none of us have all of the information on the new amp at this time. But, judging from the others in the UPA series versus the XPA series, I would suspect that the UPA-1 will lack any XLR connectors if having Balanced inputs is of any importance to you in the future.

Rich

Jwilly019 · 10-16-2009, 10:21 PM

That's exciting news about the additions to the UPA line. I don't need a monoblock (right now), but the UPA-5 sounds awesome.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-16-2009, 10:22 PM

What Class of amps are these?

John

red_5ive · 10-16-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

What Class of amps are these?

John

The XPA and UPA series amps are A/B.

naturephoto1 · 10-16-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

What Class of amps are these?

John

Hi John,

The amps in the UPA series are listed as:

Discrete, dual differential class AB amplifier topology with active current sources. That agrees with what I would have concluded based upon the size of the transformer.

Rich

red_5ive · 10-16-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PitbullMike

Im wondering how 3 of these would compare too an XPA-3

heres the link http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/i...ad=7045&page=1

Similarly I'm wondering how 2 will compare to my XPA-2... I may have to find out for myself.

naturephoto1 · 10-16-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

The XPA and UPA series amps are A/B.

John,

I thought that the XPA-1 was an exception to the A/B amps and was a Class H amp.

Rich

PitbullMike · 10-16-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi Mike,

Obviously none of us have all of the information on the new amp at this time. But, judging from the others in the UPA series versus the XPA series, I would suspect that the UPA-1 will lack any XLR connectors if having Balanced inputs is of any importance to you in the future.

Rich

I believe it will have balanced input

bigred7078 · 10-16-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi Mike,

Obviously none of us have all of the information on the new amp at this time. But, judging from the others in the UPA series versus the XPA series, I would suspect that the UPA-1 will lack any XLR connectors if having Balanced inputs is of any importance to you in the future.

Rich

actually it will have an XLR, at least from what i last heard

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

John,

I thought that the XPA-1 was an exception to the A/B amps and was a Class H amp.

Rich

nope the XPA-1 is class a/b.

only class H amps from emotiva were MPS 1/2 RPA 1/2 and IPS-1 and the upcoming XPR-7

bigred7078 · 10-16-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

Similarly I'm wondering how 2 will compare to my XPA-2... I may have to find out for myself.

depends. The UPA-1 will have the same XPA module as the others. But won't have the power supply of the XPA-2 for example.

red_5ive · 10-16-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

John,

I thought that the XPA-1 was an exception to the A/B amps and was a Class H amp.

Rich

Rich,

I'm fairly certain the XPA-1 is class A/B as the only class H amps I'm aware of were the IPS, MPS, and RPA series which have been retired.

edit: just saw bigred's post... so I guess there ya have it

Johnny Vinyl · 10-16-2009, 11:05 PM

Question!

I am totally unfamiliar with EMO's offerings and have never heard them.

How would you describe their sound signature? Are they neutral, coloured...?

John

red_5ive · 10-16-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigred7078

depends. The UPA-1 will have the same XPA module as the others. But won't have the power supply of the XPA-2 for example.

True, but I just wonder how independent power sources will perform vs. the XPA-2. I guess we have to wait and see what differences there will be in design, and I wonder if the UPA-1 will have the same transformer size as the UPA-2?

uniquetreatone · 10-16-2009, 11:59 PM

I am dying to get a XPR-7 even though I'll never use all that power. Maybe I'll get it and listen to the music coming out of the house while I'm talking to my neighbor down the block.

PitbullMike · 10-17-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Really? Wow! That sounds like an amazing deal! Can you get me a deal for shipping into Canada? Pleeeeeaaaasssseeee!

John

I dont understand the whole taxes,charges and what not but would it be cheaper for someone from Canada have someone from the U.S buy 'lets say an Emotiva amp' and ship it to them in Canada? Instead of having to ship it straight from the company. Or would it cost more

bigred7078 · 10-17-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PitbullMike

I dont understand the whole taxes,charges and what not but would it be cheaper for someone from Canada have someone from the U.S buy 'lets say an Emotiva amp' and ship it to them in Canada? Instead of having to ship it straight from the company. Or would it cost more

it would cost more. Emotiva has gotten a "bargin" from fedex for shipments to Canada.

PitbullMike · 10-17-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigred7078

it would cost more. Emotiva has gotten a "bargin" from fedex for shipments to Canada.

Oh I just thought taxes and other stuff wouldnt apply

bigred7078 · 10-17-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Question!

I am totally unfamiliar with EMO's offerings and have never heard them.

How would you describe their sound signature? Are they neutral, coloured...?

John

I would defintely consider them nuetral.

Some people say they are leaning on the bright side....but then when i read their posts further they tend to have speakers that are considered "bright" by the masses so in reality they are hearing what they should be hearing. No sound is colored by the Emo's at least to my ears and i have heard every single emotiva amp on various systems as well as owning several pieces of emotiva gear.

Some people though find out they prefer an amp that colors the sound.

bigred7078 · 10-17-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PitbullMike

Oh I just thought taxes and other stuff wouldnt apply

Any gear i have ever shipped to Canada has been taxed and what not.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-17-2009, 12:20 AM

That's the only thing that holds me back from ordering EMO's products. The shipping and duties are outrageous (I know, not their fault). I'd love to hear their stuff, but these two Monoblocks would cost me over $1,000. That's a lot of money for me.

John

John

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10-16-2009, 10:21 PM	#1782
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	That's exciting news about the additions to the UPA line. I don't need a monoblock (right now), but the UPA-5 sounds awesome.

10-16-2009, 10:22 PM	#1783
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	What Class of amps are these? John

10-16-2009, 11:05 PM	#1792
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Question! I am totally unfamiliar with EMO's offerings and have never heard them. How would you describe their sound signature? Are they neutral, coloured...? John

10-16-2009, 11:59 PM	#1794
uniquetreatone Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:N.Y. Blu-ray collection:560	I am dying to get a XPR-7 even though I'll never use all that power. Maybe I'll get it and listen to the music coming out of the house while I'm talking to my neighbor down the block.

10-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#1800
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	That's the only thing that holds me back from ordering EMO's products. The shipping and duties are outrageous (I know, not their fault). I'd love to hear their stuff, but these two Monoblocks would cost me over $1,000. That's a lot of money for me. John John

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