Hi all, new here but have been reading this site for years and members of other forums and thought it was time to join up as I really respect Gene and the others opinions.
Anyway, after researching for my new amp and reading Gene' report on the Emotiva MPS1 and another site that is a "secret", I went ahead and purchased the said amp. All I can say is WOW!..I am so impressed with it I wanted to let everyone know what excellent gear these folks make and the value is outstanding. I have attached what I posted on the Klipsch website.
I have to recommend Emotiva, I received my new amp (Mps1) last Wed. and have now put about 35 hours on it so its really starting to open up, the difference from when I first got it is staggering. Yes, I too thought all this burn in stuff was hocus pocus but its totally true. I made some comments earlier about Michael Buble' CD sounding like garbage and now have to take it back, ok, its far from perfect but it now sounds quite fantastic. The difference in sound from a few days ago is like night and day.
The build quality is exceptional with excellent components being used. Not that i know much about electronic components but the guys at Secrets of HT and Audioholics certainly do and they think its first rate stuff. Links here:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_13_1/emotiva-dmc1-ssp-mps1-amp-3-2006-part-1.html
http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/emotivaMPS1p1.php
Products available go from small monoblocs to Pro grade HT stuff and also a new 2 channel amp for you 2 channel only guys. Also of note is that you purchase the MPS1 with anywhere from 2 to 7 channels and add more channels later if you wish.
Suffice for me to say that both music and HT sound really excellent, its a huge improvement over my Yamaha RX-V2500 which is now being used as a pre/pro untill I order my new Emotiva Pre/Pro later on.
The very best thing about these products is the value for money is exceptional. I should add that I have no connection what so ever with this company, just very pleased with such an excellent product and think they deserve your consideration.
http://emotiva.com/
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Dedicated HT, 20'x15'.5", Sanyo PLV-Z5 PJ / 96" diag. Da-Lite CinemaVision screen, Oppo 971H DVD Player, Emotiva MPS-1 5x200wpc Amplifier, Yamaha RX-V2500 pre/pro, Klipsch RF83 Floorstanders (fire breathing monsters) LOL. RC64 Center.,Mirage OM260 floorstander surrounds,Polk R10 rear surrounds, Paradigm PW2200 Sub (teeth rattler)