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the original XPA2 was bridgeable too. It's not the same as an XPA-1. XPA-2 in bridge mode is 8ohm recommended while the XPA-1 is designed to work with 4ohm loads.

I'd imagine that's rated per the old FTC method of 2 channels driven full power. 100x2/.5 + power from other components = around 500 watts. It's likely Class AB with a higher than norm Class A bias. Years ago Yamaha used to employ a sliding Class A bias. Not sure if they still do but I can...

Yea it reminds me of the Marantz PM-11S2. Love those VU meters though!

Good Driver companies typically have a wealth more knowledge than a small loudspeaker company claiming to "make their own drivers". There are different grades of performance and tolerances / failure rates of OEM parts. Some of the best performing and highest reliable parts are used by multiple...

I've run this site for over 14 years now and NEVER been offered to "review and sell" equipment by any manufacturer. That's not something that would even remotely interest me nor would I want to even manage such an endeavor. I doubt very much that happens with any AV publication. Never heard...

Preview articles are a necessary evil. We can't possibly review every product on the market and we had to have an article format to still provide coverage while also getting good SEO. Our Preview articles tend to have more info than what most AV publications call "reviews". Most readers...

I tend to agree that beyond a few watts of Class A bias, you're simply wasting power but there are diehard fans of Class A amplification and it does measure better. The tradeoff is heat and watts wasted but it's up to the Audiophile to decide how green they want to be.

Makes sense as 25% efficiency is a theoretical max efficiency of Class A and it doesn't take into account the power used for the ARM processor and other active devices in the amp. That said, the XPA-1 in Class A mode would probably dissipate more like 300 watts but you can check with Emotiva to...

Assuming 25% efficiency, power consumption at 60 watts output would be 240 watts.

There hasn't been any financial ties with Audioholics website and the E-Store in years. I'm done debating the integrity of this site over an article. Either accept it or move to another forum.

I haven't changed the focus of this site since its inception. I just learned to chose my words more carefully to not alienate my audience while still getting the message across. We are also more selective of what products we review. Our traffic ratings continue to grow and our business is...

Umm I want everyone reading my site, objectivists and subjectivists alike. I sure hope the people at AA enjoy at least some of our content here and respect what we do. Before wondering what direction I am trying to "Steer" Audioholics, you should at least try to stay current with what...

If you had the option of selling all of your speakers in favor of a pair of T8s, I'd do it! Shane is going to be sending an SX-1212/R to Josh for review and CEA testing next month I believe. I am told the 1212/R has nearly the same output as a T8 sub would, though I'm not sure how different it...

Or just bite the bullet and get yourself some Status 8Ts and a couple of 1kwatt+ monoblocks. No need for powered subs then ;) I seriously run mine full range with LFE going to them and it rattles the core of my essence in my 6,000ft^3 room. I still use my dual DD-15+s to smooth out the bass...

Article Backlash & Followup First I'd like to thank everyone for holding our publication to such high standards. However, I've learned over the years if you're too stringent on a viewpoint, you narrow not only your audience but also the people willing to work with you. While I am a...

Lulimet, yes he is willing to sell just the towers for now. Shipping would be about $100 but he will sell the towers delivered to you for $550 shipped or the entire system for $700 shipped to anyone interested.

Tough crowd. I think this article has good merit to compare the various types of software offered. Kinda new ground for us since we rarely broach this topic. The sound quality ratings are purely subjective based on user experience so if you don't agree with it that's fine too. The square...

Actually most of the best transducers in the world are designed by Driver Manufacturers not producers of end products. It's knowing how to integrate them properly into an end product that really matters most.

You have a talent for misapplying and misunderstanding research. Recall when Dr. Floyd Toole had to come here and correct you for your misunderstandings of his research that you kept quoting. Nobody is saying to brace and cabinet and use no damping. The proper balance of both must be used to...

Thin wall, heavy damping has merit for budget designs but there is NEVER a downside to increasing cabinet stiffness if the bracing is done correctly. You can see the FEA results that David Waratuke ran. FYI, David has a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering and designs Skyscrapers for a...