Emotiva MPS-2, NOW LISTED!

[Seth=L]

I must give credence to Adam, because he had already started a thread on this topic, but now the MPS-2 is listed and is pictured with specs (same as MPS-1). It looks like the IPS-1 only larger.

I am not trying to step on toes, it is just easier for the lurker to find this if the opening post has the ling in it, God forbid anyone actually read through a thread right?

 

[mazersteven]

So what is the differences between the MPS-1 and MPS-2?

 

[no. 5]

So what is the differences between the MPS-1 and MPS-2?

About one.

 

[avaserfi]

So what is the differences between the MPS-1 and MPS-2?

About one.

no. 5 pretty much sums it up. The only difference is the look otherwise they are the same amp. MPS-1 has its original look and the MPS-2 has the IPS look. Other than that the difference is nil.

 

[mazersteven]

no. 5 pretty much sums it up. The only difference is the look otherwise they are the same amp. MPS-1 has its original look and the MPS-2 has the IPS look. Other than that the difference is nil.

So then I ask,

Why did the price go up on the MPS-1? They claim because of manufacturing costs. If they are the same amp then manufacturing costs on the MPS-2 should be the same.

Somethings fishy.

 

[avaserfi]

So then I ask,

Why did the price go up on the MPS-1? They claim because of material. If they are the same amp then material on the MPS-2 should be the same.

Somethings fishy.

Okay, here's the word from Emotiva: The MPS-2 is available NOW.

It costs $1699, just like the MPS-1. The costs on the MPS-1 are going up due to increased costs of the cosmetics of that unit. The person didn't mention if the MPS-2 cost will increase as well. I'll check and let you know.

I think Adam's post at least gives Emotiva's answer.

 

[Seth=L]

The MPS-2 costs less, not sure why. Maybe the wood side panels and other case parts are the expensive parts?

Edit, I see Adam's post about the Cosmetics price, so I guess that is the cost difference. The MPS-2 just doesn't look as nice, but is should still perform the same.

 

[mazersteven]

So a couple of metal panels are worth $200. OK

 

[Seth=L]

So a couple of metal panels are worth $200. OK

Don't forget the wood panel sides. The amplifier components themselves could be a very universal part (might be used by other manufacturers in their amplifiers) so they might not be as expensive as one would think. The custom fit and finish of the MPS-1 is tailored for Emotiva only, hence it may cost more than any other single item on the amp, and it is very likely that this is so.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Now that's funny...

I was worried that I would want the 2 but the 1 is nicer!

About one.

 

[AVRat]

I like the look of the "2" better. I'd like it even better if they could change the blue to purple or red!

 

[agarwalro]

I was worried that I would want the 2 but the 1 is nicer!

Ditto! Sucks that the price went up though...

 

[no. 5]

I like the MPS-2 better, it looks much cleaner.

AVRat is right, different colored lights would be fun.

 

[Nomo]

I like the MPS-2 better, it looks much cleaner.

AVRat is right, different colored lights would be fun.

I have to disagree. I think the blue is very cool. Maybe it's the trendy color but I like it. Considering I've removed the silver aluminum face plates on my LPA-1 for cosmetic, read WAF, appeal, the design of them doesn't matter to me.

 

[surveyor]

I have to disagree. I think the blue is very cool. Maybe it's the trendy color but I like it. Considering I've removed the silver aluminum face plates on my LPA-1 for cosmetic, read WAF, appeal, the design of them doesn't matter to me.

I'm with NOMO blue is cool!
The Emotiva products have great looks IMO.

 

[no. 5]

I have to disagree. I think the blue is very cool.

Oh, I agree, the blue is very cool, I just think other colors would look cool too.

 

[Seth=L]

Oh, I agree, the blue is very cool, I just think other colors would look cool too.

I have no opinion on their looks based on A. their pictures of their products look like the owner's 5 year old took the pictures and B. I have yet to see one in person.

 

[AVRat]

Over the years I've seen a lot of blue, especially in the '80s with Pioneer gear. I'm just blued out.

 

[Warpdrv]

Thanks for the news, as that is an extremely sexy looking amp, far better looking then the 1...... Much Cleaner Look !!!!!

HMMMMMMM Makes me think....

this

or this

 

[ParadigmDawg]

It's funny how we like different looks but I guess that's why I drive a 350Z and an Iron Horse chopper and you drive a Jetta....

The 1 just looks so much better to me; I mean it has floating front panels and all that!

Thanks for the news, as that is an extremely sexy looking amp, far better looking then the 1...... Much Cleaner Look !!!!!

HMMMMMMM Makes me think....

this

or this