Emotiva 5 channel amp? or?

[Warpdrv]

Ok I will be needing a 5 channel amp for my bedroom system, to go with the SVS MBS speakers and wondering how the Emotivas are for everyone.. I want nothing less then a 200wpc amp, I run my main system off my Rotel 1095, and I love it, works and sounds great, but will need another system setup. It will not be a 7.2 system ever... so only 5 channels will suffice.

I saw a local sale of a Rotel 1095 on Audiogon, thinking about it....
How much is that upcoming 5 channel Emotiva supposed to be, and when is it being released...?

I will probably go with another identical Pioneer receiver for a preamp, unless suggestions lead me in another direction. Lend my your thoughts guys... Oh and all my equipment will be in the basement hidden, so I will not be going downstairs to turn on all my amps, So I don't need a bunch of Behringer ideas here... heheheh

 

[mike c]

rotel. reliability.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Although I am a EMO user and I do like it; I am uncertain I would be an early adopter of their new amp. I have had a couple of issue with the MPS1 and it has been around for a little time. Since you have the money, go with Rotel.

 

[mazersteven]

wondering how the Emotivas are for

Never Wonder Again

Parasound A 51

http://www.parasound.com/halo/a51.php

 

[mike c]

yeah, if the price is not that far to the HALO 51 ... I'd vote for that too!

good looks, 250wpc ...

 

[Warpdrv]

Well I have to say, that as much as I have loved to look at the Parasound, or should I say drooled over.... the price on that bad boy is not something I was looking to dump on an amp... Much less do I think its worth all that...

and seeing as

The loudness - watts relation is logarithmic so twice as much power is only 3 db louder so 25% more power is only slightly louder.

So I"m not really so sure I really need that... but what I do know, is that these bookshelves are lacking in the sensitivity dept.. So I figured that I really didn't want to power them with the receiver that I will be using as a Pre-Pro...

Thanks Greg for the input on the Emotiva, I want something reliable but not too expensive and was wondering how that new amp was going to serve as a power supply... did anyone have a link for the new 5 channel Emotiva.. or at least some sort of published info... appreciate it...

 

[Warpdrv]

Sherbourn 7/2100 amp

Anyone have any input on this amp... this looks good...

Audioholics gave a good review..... this is another local amp..

 

[adk highlander]

Warp the new Emotiva is the XPA-5 and will be 200wpc cost $699 will be available early 08 and according to Lonnie:

"The XPA-5 and LPA-2 are based on the same amplifier design topology, but the big difference is the XPA-5 will have balanced inputs, higher current outputs and a power supply on steroids. "

There is a pic of it here: http://emotivalounge.proboards54.com/index.cgi?board=amps&action=display&thread=1192051012&page=1

I got this info from the emotiva lounge. I do understand Gregs concerns and but they do seem to really care about their customers satisfaction and offer products that are great for the money.

 

[Davemcc]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the XPA-5 is going to be class AB and the LPA-2 is a class H.

 

[adk highlander]

Hmm don't know. I went through the entire post and those were the only comments like that from Lonnie. I looked though some other threads about comparing the IPS-1 and the XPA-5 but there were no comments from Lonnie or any other info about the class of the the amp.

Dave didn't you go to the Audioholics party? Did you pre-order this or the subs?

 

[rnatalli]

Rotel and reliability do not go hand-in-hand. One of my friends has had two Rotel amps crap out on him. Emotiva gives you the same power and sound for two-thirds the cost. I also doubt that Rotel's service will be anywhere close to Emotiva's.

 

[mike c]

Rotel and reliability do not go hand-in-hand. .

I have an RMB1066 and RMB1077 with no problems.

One of my friends has had two Rotel amps crap out on him.

could those units possibly be RB1080's? those are exceptions to the rule.

I also doubt that Rotel's service will be anywhere close to Emotiva's.

but Rotel is a B&M brand. I'm pretty sure my dealer will come to my house to service the unit and even install and uninstall it in case of a problem. they deliver too.

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699 for EMO 200x5? I might give one a try for that price <- is this price correct? *even for 799, it's still a deal

 

[Davemcc]

Hmm don't know. I went through the entire post and those were the only comments like that from Lonnie. I looked though some other threads about comparing the IPS-1 and the XPA-5 but there were no comments from Lonnie or any other info about the class of the the amp.

Dave didn't you go to the Audioholics party? Did you pre-order this or the subs?

Yes, yes and yes. I went to the party, heard the subs, saw the amp and it's price and I have both on pre-order. The class of the amp isn't of particular interest to me, like I'd be able to tell anyway. I think I made a mistake getting the small Rotel 1075 so I'd like to see if more power will help with the volume levels I prefer. I work in a foundry wearing earplugs 8hrs-7days/week. I think I might listen a bit louder than most from being somewhat desensitized to noise throughout the day. Whichever amp I don't end up using will make a nice gift for my son. Maybe.

 

[Warpdrv]

I do love my Rotel, and it has been flawless thus far... but I bought it used, and if for some ungodly reason it took a dump, I would be paying out of pocket with no warrantee.

Question about the Emotiva... why would they backpaddle and stray away from their product lines by going to a A/B topology if everything they currently have is Class D... please correct me if Im wrong...

Thanks adk highlander for the link... and the info...

Looks like I will be saving my money and heading towards the Emotiva... For $700 instead of double... for sure... I will have to get in touch with them on the XPA-5.

To be honest, Greg had some issues with his amp... But IIRC that was partially a case issue, Greg chime in here with what had happened..

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I am being very picky here which may not be fair. I would not of had an issue what so ever if the amp had the issue it did and EMO had of lived up to what they told me. I was told that my amp would have a 24 hour turn around time. If they could fix it; the old repaired module would be turned around and if they could not fix it, a new one would be out the door in 24 hours. I called and checked on it twice. The first time they said it would be repaired and sent out that day which was already at the 1 week mark. The second call which was 2.5 weeks out they said we dont know why it hasnt been sent out but we will ship it tomorrow. When I asked what happened to the 24 hour turn-around the only answer I got was "mmmm...I dont know why it took so long".

I am very easy to please and can pretty much go with the flow but I do take people for their word. I would have been more than happy with an answer such as "We made a mistake, sorry and we will send you a free T-shirt". Since I didnt get that, they probably lost the sale of a pre-pro to me in the future.

Warp the new Emotiva is the XPA-5 and will be 200wpc cost $699 will be available early 08 and according to Lonnie:

"The XPA-5 and LPA-2 are based on the same amplifier design topology, but the big difference is the XPA-5 will have balanced inputs, higher current outputs and a power supply on steroids. "

There is a pic of it here: http://emotivalounge.proboards54.com/index.cgi?board=amps&action=display&thread=1192051012&page=1

I got this info from the emotiva lounge. I do understand Gregs concerns and but they do seem to really care about their customers satisfaction and offer products that are great for the money.

 

[Jey Jockey]

Greg, I would send an email to Dan Laufman (President) and tell him of your situation, they would rather make you happy and have you as a future customer.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

My issue was a fried optical isolator on the amp module. When my module came back 3 week late the rail was bent and I should have returned it again. I shoved it back in the chassis half hoping it would fry the whole thing and catch my house on fire so I could own EMO but and it worked fine .

To be honest, Greg had some issues with his amp... But IIRC that was partially a case issue, Greg chime in here with what had happened..

 

[Davemcc]

Question about the Emotiva... why would they backpaddle and stray away from their product lines by going to a A/B topology if everything they currently have is Class D... please correct me if Im wrong...

The other amps are class H. http://www.emotiva.com/ips1.html

Here is a pic from another thread. You can see the info sheet that it says class A/B.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I dont see him listed under their contact page. What would you guess his email addess to be?) and tell him of your situation, they would rather make you happy and have you as a future customer.[/QUOTE]

 

[mazersteven]

You know the pretty blue light is cool you know. Seems like all Emotiva markets is the light. But where are the heat sinks? Heat sinks are a major component. Anyone have a picture of them?

And how is the Emotiva at producing stable power under any load? How about the transformer?