WTB 3/5 Channel Amp - Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3

[grierts]

Looking to buy a 3 or 5 channel amp.

Something like a XPA-3 Gen3 or something similar.

 

[Replicant 7]

Looking to buy a 3 or 5 channel amp.

Something like a XPA-3 Gen3 or something similar.

Try to find 2ng gen XPA 3. If you can, or check out Monoprice, or Outlaw. For a few dollars more check out ATi amps 7 year warranty built and assembled in the USA.

 

[CooperCPuppy]

I have an XPA-5 Gen 2 in pristine condition. I'm in the burbs of Chicago.

 

[Replicant 7]

Looking to buy a 3 or 5 channel amp.

Something like a XPA-3 Gen3 or something similar.

@grierts here ya go!! Hit the dude up! You'll be a daisy if you do! CooperCPuppy, has the amp your looking for. If he was closer to my state, I'd jump on it.

 

[grierts]

I have an XPA-5 Gen 2 in pristine condition. I'm in the burbs of Chicago.

How much would you want for it sir ?

 

[grierts]

J

Hey if you do get that XPA-5, post up your thoughts when or if you get it.. I am a fan of Emotiva's older amps. My oldest Son still has their 1st gen XPA-2 it's about 12 year old still going strong. Oh maybe shoot the guy selling the amp a inbox message.

Just shot him a PM.

What is your current setup ?

 

[Verdinut]

The Monoprice Monolith 3 channel amp is my recommendation for driving your three front speakers. It is solidly built by an American firm, Audio Technologies Inc.:

Monolith by Monoprice 3x200 Watts Per Channel Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs - Monoprice.com

The Monolith™ 3X is a state‑of‑the‑art, high‑performance, audiophile‑grade multichannel home theater amplifier. Rated at a full 200 watts per

www.monoprice.com

In a home theater system, the front channels require most of the power, while the surround and Atmost channels need a lot less and can easily be driven by the AVR onboard amps, if the receiver has the appropriate pre-outs.

 

[grierts]

The Monoprice Monolith 3 channel amp is my recommendation for driving your three front speakers. It is solidly built by an American firm, Audio Technologies Inc.:

Monolith by Monoprice 3x200 Watts Per Channel Multi-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs - Monoprice.com

The Monolith™ 3X is a state‑of‑the‑art, high‑performance, audiophile‑grade multichannel home theater amplifier. Rated at a full 200 watts per

www.monoprice.com

In a home theater system, the front channels require most of the power, while the surround and Atmost channels need a lot less and can easily be driven by the AVR onboard amps, if the receiver has the appropriate pre-outs.

Thoughts on Hypex NC502MP NCore Class D Amplifiers ????

 

[Verdinut]

Thoughts on Hypex NC502MP NCore Class D Amplifiers ????

The Hypex NC502MP Class D amplifier is also an excellent option. It's specs are even better than those of the Monolith but the differences are inaudible. It's main advantage is its light weight and compactness. It also heats less than the Class AB Monolith. However, it is more expensive. In summary, both amps are excellent products.

 

[grierts]

The Hypex NC502MP Class D amplifier is also an excellent option. It's specs are even better than those of the Monolith but the differences are inaudible. It's main advantage is its light weight and compactness. It also heats less than the Class AB Monolith. However, it is more expensive. In summary, both amps are excellent products.

I would argue that they are actually, Similarly priced / less expensive and offer more power.

But I really appreciate hearing your opinion

VTV 3 Channel

VTV 4 Channel

Buckeye 4 channel

 

[Verdinut]

I would argue that they are actually, Similarly priced / less expensive and offer more power.

But I really appreciate hearing your opinion

VTV 3 Channel

VTV 4 Channel

Buckeye 4 channel

You are right. The NC502 + NC500 package would be my choice if I were in your shoes. And it would be more reliable than an Emotiva amp. The problem with Emotiva is that they won't support their products after the warranty period has expired.

 

[grierts]

You are right. The NC502 + NC500 package would be my choice if I were in your shoes. And it would be more reliable than an Emotiva amp. The problem with Emotiva is that they won't support their products after the warranty period has expired.

What are your thoughts on the NC502MP+NC500MP vs the NC500OEM Amplifier.

I could be mistaken but I think i read that the 500OEM is rated better (SINAD)

I definitely could be mistaken.

I myself ordered the 4 channel 502mp. Its only like $80 extra for 1 additional channel.

I think I could Biamp my center channel (Emotiva C2+).
But i could be wrong, I am still new to all this stuff.

 

[Verdinut]

What are your thoughts on the NC502MP+NC500MP vs the NC500OEM Amplifier.

I could be mistaken but I think i read that the 500OEM is rated better (SINAD)

I definitely could be mistaken.

I myself ordered the 4 channel 502mp. Its only like $80 extra for 1 additional channel.

I think I could Biamp my center channel (Emotiva C2+).
But i could be wrong, I am still new to all this stuff.

Even if it has a better SINAD, nobody can hear a difference. Bear in mind that those 2 amps show better figures than most power amps. Amir's tests are to some extent overkill.

With regard to biamping, it will provide improvement in some situations but for most home audio systems, it's not necessary. Active biamping involves more expenses as you need two amplifiers instead of one, and a separate electronic crossover to divide the frequencies before connecting the power amps.

In my HT system, I'm biamping the three front speakers because I'm using a low 200 Hz crossover frequency, between the subwoofer and the mid-bass drivers. A passive crossover frequency that low would require a high inductance coil, resulting in a higher resistance in series with the LF driver. That would affect an amplifier's damping factor with resulting loss of good transient response.

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[grierts]

Even if it has a better SINAD, nobody can hear a difference. Bear in mind that those 2 amps show better figures than most power amps. Amir's tests are to some extent overkill.

With regard to biamping, it will provide improvement in some situations but for most home audio systems, it's not necessary. Active biamping involves more expenses as you need two amplifiers instead of one, and a separate electronic crossover to divide the frequencies before connecting the power amps.

In my HT system, I'm biamping the three front speakers because I'm using a low 200 Hz crossover frequency, between the subwoofer and the mid-bass drivers. A passive crossover frequency that low would require a high inductance coil, resulting in a higher resistance in series with the LF driver. That would affect an amplifier's damping factor with resulting loss of good transient response.

The Difference Between Bi-amping and Bi-wiring

Recently a reader of Audioholics asked us about the differences between bi-amping and bi-wiring, and what kind of effect they could have on his system. Read on to see our reply. Discuss "The Difference Between Bi-amping and Bi-wiring" here. Read the article. So how are you connecting the...

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Ok thats way too technical for me. And I hear for marginal benefits.

I watched Ready Player ONe last night, with everything hooked up. The Car Race scene sounded tremendous, and was to the point, where I definitely could not bear it be any louder.

Eager to try out the amp, but the amp is probably overkill. for my current setup and room size.

 

[Verdinut]

Ok thats way too technical for me. And I hear for marginal benefits.

I watched Ready Player ONe last night, with everything hooked up. The Car Race scene sounded tremendous, and was to the point, where I definitely could not bear it be any louder.

Eager to try out the amp, but the amp is probably overkill. for my current setup and room size.

I tend to agree with you. If your system sounded to satisfy you, that's what counts. You wouldn't need external amplification then. Enjoy!