The Official Emotiva Q&A thread - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Drew664 · 05-29-2009, 01:52 PM

I suppose it's to early to field this question then on the XMC-1?

"I guess no one really knows what quality the phono input would be in terms of a comparable dollar amount?"

Maybe someone would know the quality of other AVRs that have phono inputs at around the ~$1k price range? Anyone know from experience?

Johk · 05-29-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cdot2four

I plan on buying one of these in the future from my denon and 7.1 set up but I'm clueless as how u even hook these up? Can someone give me a explanation of how u would wire one to your receiver and speakers?? Thanks

You connect the analog pre-outs (RCA) from your Denon receiver to the RCA inputs on the amplifier (select un-balanced if the amplifier as both RCA and XLR inputs). Then you connect your speaker to the 5 way binding posts for the corresponding channel on the amplifier.

Also to switch on the amplifier with the reciever, you need to connect a 3.5 mm mono jack (TRS) cable from the trigger out (12V) from the receiver to the trigger input on the amplifier.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-29-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew664

I suppose it's to early to field this question then on the XMC-1?

"I guess no one really knows what quality the phono input would be in terms of a comparable dollar amount?"

Maybe someone would know the quality of other AVRs that have phono inputs at around the ~$1k price range? Anyone know from experience?

If you're at all serious or somewhat interested in vinyl, then I would strongly suggest you get a dedicated phono amp/stage. My AVR isn't cheap (Yamaha HTR-6190b = RX-V1800) and the phono section sucks. You can get a decent phono amp/stage for around $150-$200. If you have a higher-end Turntable then I'd suggest upping the ante accordingly.

John

red_5ive · 05-29-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTCraig

I think what you're talking about here is common to all amps/avr's. An amp usually delivers less when more channels are running. It's why most manufacturers specs and actual bench tests don't return the same figures.

Correct, it's due to the class A/B design. I guess the difference is Emo actually measured and rated the power output under the varying conditions, something that I've never really seen on other manuf. spec sheets.

red_5ive · 05-29-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

My AVR isn't cheap (Yamaha HTR-6190b = RX-V1800) and the phono section sucks.

Ha... I got a chuckle out of that (yes, I have an 1800 so know exactly where you're coming from).

cam555 · 06-01-2009, 02:50 AM

Well, I just ordered my very first dedicated amplifier. I should be receiving my Emotiva XPA-5 this week sometime. I have a 7.2 Klipsch Synergy III system ran by a yamaha htr 6090 receiver. Do you guys have any tips and/or tricks when i hook my amplifier up. I gonna connect 5 channels to the amp and let the extra two rear surround back channels be ran off the receiver. Any help would be much appreciated! I'm so stoked to hear the difference a dedicated amp will give me.

crazyBLUE · 06-01-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cam555

Well, I just ordered my very first dedicated amplifier. I should be receiving my Emotiva XPA-5 this week sometime. I have a 7.2 Klipsch Synergy III system ran by a yamaha htr 6090 receiver. Do you guys have any tips and/or tricks when i hook my amplifier up. I gonna connect 5 channels to the amp and let the extra two rear surround back channels be ran off the receiver. Any help would be much appreciated! I'm so stoked to hear the difference a dedicated amp will give me.

Good for you ! I would say you just need 5 RCA cables & Plug into A regular wall outlet & not A power conditioner !! THEN ENJOY THE CLEAN SOUND !!
I am getting ready to order the XPA-3 , MY third emo , You will like it !!

cam555 · 06-01-2009, 03:48 AM

I would love to eventually order the xpa2 to finish out my system....but im gonna have to wait awhile on that!

crazyBLUE · 06-01-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cam555

I would love to eventually order the xpa2 to finish out my system....but im gonna have to wait awhile on that!

The wait will be worth it ! The UPA-7 was my first amp . Then I bought the UPA-2 . In A week or 2 I will add the XPA-3 for my front 3 or I will order the XPA-2 for my front L/R , not sure yet !!
Enjoy you're new amp !!

cam555 · 06-01-2009, 03:59 AM

I was also wondering since my front 3 speakers are gonna be pushed by the amp....should i set them to full range?

crazyBLUE · 06-01-2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cam555

I was also wondering since my front 3 speakers are gonna be pushed by the amp....should i set them to full range?

If you mean small or large in the receiver menu , You have A sub so you should set all you're speakers to small !

cam555 · 06-01-2009, 04:20 AM

alrighty...thank ya! i need to get some new pics up since i rearranged everything....but i will wait until i get my emo hooked up!

crazyBLUE · 06-01-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cam555

alrighty...thank ya! i need to get some new pics up since i rearranged everything....but i will wait until i get my emo hooked up!

Anytime ! Enjoy the amp & let use all know what you think !!!

crazyBLUE · 06-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Big Daddy !! Emotiva response ~ The UPA-7 is not made to be Bridged it Transfers it internally ! At this time the XBA-2 is the amp that can be Bridged .
They said that just using the 2 channels on the UPA-7 I am getting 170 watts per channel !!

naturephoto1 · 06-02-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Big Daddy !! Emotiva response ~ The UPA-7 is not made to be Bridged it Transfers it internally ! At this time the XBA-2 is the amp that can be Bridged .
They said that just using the 2 channels on the UPA-7 I am getting 170 watts per channel !!

Crazy,

Increasing the output from 125 watts (for 7 channels) to 170 watts (for 2 channels) for your UPA-7 is not really that much of an increase in watt output.

As an example, according to the Krell instructions for my Krell KAV-250a/3 the following is the situation:

1) 3 channels at 250 watts/channel into 8 ohms.
2) Bridging 2 channels yields 1000 watts into 8 ohms.
3) When Bridging 2 channels and also using the 3rd channel the Bridged channels of the amp will output slightly less than 1000 watts and the 3rd channel will output 250 watts into 8 ohms.

Rich

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Crazy,

Increasing the output from 125 watts (for 7 channels) to 170 watts (for 2 channels) for your UPA-7 is not really that much of an increase in watt output.

As an example, according to the Krell instructions for my Krell KAV-250a/3 the following is the situation:

1) 3 channels at 250 watts/channel into 8 ohms.
2) Bridging 2 channels yields 1000 watts into 8 ohms.
3) When Bridging 2 channels and also using the 3rd channel the Bridged channels of the amp will output slightly less than 1000 watts and the 3rd channel will output 250 watts into 8 ohms.

Rich

Hi Rich .
I was just passing info that Big Daddy asked me to do !
I know that that is not A huge leap but this is something I am not looking for or can have in my condo !!
Still learning some about the world of amps .
I will be buying another higher watt amp next week for my front sound stage !!

TOP_GUN · 06-02-2009, 08:14 AM

I only have a 5.1 setup and I was thinking of getting a 2 channel and a 3 channel amp would this be better then a 2 and 5 channel amp

Johnny Vinyl · 06-02-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TOP_GUN

I only have a 5.1 setup and I was thinking of getting a 2 channel and a 3 channel amp would this be better then a 2 and 5 channel amp

Getting the 5-channel amp would allow you to expand to a 7.1 setup. If that's something you are contemplating down the road, I'd say get the 5-channel amp as opposed to the 3-channel amp.

John

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Getting the 5-channel amp would allow you to expand to a 7.1 setup. If that's something you are contemplating down the road, I'd say get the 5-channel amp as opposed to the 3-channel amp.

John

I agree with John on this !

Hammie · 06-02-2009, 02:20 PM

I want to eventually bi-amp my fronts, but am wondering if I go the Emotiva route, should get the 5-channel or a 3 channel first. The surrounds I plan on getting do not support bi-amping, but the front three speakers do.

I do not have room (or the WAF support) for a 7.x setup.

06-01-2009, 02:50 AM	#66
cam555 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2007	Just ordered XPA5 Well, I just ordered my very first dedicated amplifier. I should be receiving my Emotiva XPA-5 this week sometime. I have a 7.2 Klipsch Synergy III system ran by a yamaha htr 6090 receiver. Do you guys have any tips and/or tricks when i hook my amplifier up. I gonna connect 5 channels to the amp and let the extra two rear surround back channels be ran off the receiver. Any help would be much appreciated! I'm so stoked to hear the difference a dedicated amp will give me.

06-01-2009, 09:17 PM	#74
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Big Daddy !! Emotiva response ~ The UPA-7 is not made to be Bridged it Transfers it internally ! At this time the XBA-2 is the amp that can be Bridged . They said that just using the 2 channels on the UPA-7 I am getting 170 watts per channel !! Last edited by crazyBLUE; 06-01-2009 at 09:30 PM.

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05-29-2009, 01:52 PM	#61
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	I suppose it's to early to field this question then on the XMC-1? "I guess no one really knows what quality the phono input would be in terms of a comparable dollar amount?" Maybe someone would know the quality of other AVRs that have phono inputs at around the ~$1k price range? Anyone know from experience?

06-01-2009, 03:48 AM	#68
cam555 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2007	I would love to eventually order the xpa2 to finish out my system....but im gonna have to wait awhile on that!

06-01-2009, 03:59 AM	#70
cam555 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2007	I was also wondering since my front 3 speakers are gonna be pushed by the amp....should i set them to full range?

06-01-2009, 04:20 AM	#72
cam555 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2007	alrighty...thank ya! i need to get some new pics up since i rearranged everything....but i will wait until i get my emo hooked up!

06-02-2009, 08:14 AM	#77
TOP_GUN Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:chicago	I only have a 5.1 setup and I was thinking of getting a 2 channel and a 3 channel amp would this be better then a 2 and 5 channel amp

06-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#80
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I want to eventually bi-amp my fronts, but am wondering if I go the Emotiva route, should get the 5-channel or a 3 channel first. The surrounds I plan on getting do not support bi-amping, but the front three speakers do. I do not have room (or the WAF support) for a 7.x setup.

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