Emotiva UPA 5/7 or XPA 5 Power Amplifier - Page 2

Rhimes · 18th February 2010, 10:15 PM

I've got an XPA-5. Build quality is great, and pretty good value for what you get. They'll test it before it heads out to you if you get one - their customer service is good.

Does your Yamaha have pre-outs?

Time_Lord · 18th February 2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhimes

Does your Yamaha have pre-outs?

Yes it does.

hsv2000 · 19th February 2010, 5:22 PM

well i just wired my money for an emotiva xpa5.
see how quick their shipping is! apparently it's pretty damn quick.

it's going to be teamed up with a denon 2310avr and paradigm monitor set.

i can't wait.

Dangals · 19th February 2010, 5:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hsv2000

well i just wired my money for an emotiva xpa5.
see how quick their shipping is! apparently it's pretty damn quick.

it's going to be teamed up with a denon 2310avr and paradigm monitor set.

i can't wait.

Will you be able to do a review/comparison once you get it as I have the exact same speaker package as you linked with an Onkyo and I have been pondering the XPA5 for a while now....would love to hear your feedback!

hsv2000 · 19th February 2010, 6:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangals

Will you be able to do a review/comparison once you get it as I have the exact same speaker package as you linked with an Onkyo and I have been pondering the XPA5 for a while now....would love to hear your feedback!

Not a problem.

From what i have heard from dtv members, it smooths the highs of the monitor series. This is a welcome change for me, as they can sound a little bright at times. I am running a Monitor 11 v5, CC290 v5, ADP-390 dipoles.

I was amazed at the difference between the Denon and my old Onkyo 605. So much slam from the 11's.
I didn't notice that both my subwoofers were turned off at the power point during first listen!

I am really looking forward to hearing the results myself!

Should be a nice step up from the Denon 2310!

Logic-Liam · 23rd February 2010, 6:50 PM

I've got an XPA-5 and it was an amazing step-up from using the integrated amp in my yamaha receiver. The power is very clean and not overly coloured to my ears. Now I can drive my speakers to a level that is enveloping without any of the harshness that the yamaha had, it feels so much more spacious.

Watch your back when you unpack it - its incredibly heavy!! Still surprises me when I need to move it...

Look forward to hearing your thoughts when it arrives.

I'll be considering a UMC-1 processor in the future.

zarthaz · 23rd February 2010, 8:18 PM

Just asked for a quote for 3 of them Upa-1's, the 200 watt mono blocks.
Will then run mono blocks for the front stage (LCR) and my existing Upa-2 will drive the surrounds.
Got a date on my UMC-1, but not 100% sure if I will take it when it becomes available to me in April.
Not convinced it will be a significant upgrade over my Harman Kardon AVR, which only sees duty as a pre pro, external amplification atm is a Rotel 1075 5 channel power amp.
Reckon the Emo mono blocks will be more dynamic than the Rotel, plus my 2 channel will sound better through the mono blocks instead of the Upa-2, which sounds good as well, but I want more.
Stupid hobby, bloody audio shit, like computers, always wanna upgrade lol....

Oosh · 24th February 2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Logic-Liam

Watch your back when you unpack it - its incredibly heavy!! Still surprises me when I need to move it...

Didn't you read your free TV shirt (assuming you got one)?

Click to view full size!

Logic-Liam · 24th February 2010, 7:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Oosh

Didn't you read your free TV shirt (assuming you got one)?

pix

I didn't get a t-shirt

, but the message one to heed.

bester · 3rd March 2011, 11:44 AM

Ordered an Emotiva XPA-5 yesterday, was dispatched today and is estimated to arrive in a week (next Thursday). Unfortunately I missed the xmas special, but it's still an excellent buy at just over $1100AU delivered (it weighs 40kg boxed).

Will be partnered with my Krix Epicentrix centre, Neuphonix fronts and Apex rears with a Seismix 5 sub (my AVR is currently a Denon 2809).

So yeah, definitely looking forward to it and the improvements it will bring.

Oosh · 3rd March 2011, 12:01 PM

I have the same AVR, and have considered getting 2x or 3x UPA-1 (which each have single X-series amp module internally) monoblocks for some time, so I will be very keen to hear your feedback.

Zee · 3rd March 2011, 2:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Time_Lord

Oosh, my current receiver is the Yamaha 663. MY wharfedales run perfectly fine using that. But I feel if I get something like the XPA or UPA, I will have more my money worth. The speakers are 6ohms

No they don't - you just think they do. Ignorance is bliss.

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For what the 663 cost me, cos I got as a run out model at the time, and for what it does, it is great value. But if get something like a XPA 5 (or even a UPA 5), I can have myself a really powerful system, without me spending thousands of dollars

ANd for the money side of things, I been reading those Emotiva power amplifiers are really great. If I had to find something that equals a XPA 5 in AUstralia, I reckon I be looking to spend close to $5000, if not more.

This would leave you amazed.at what your speakers are capable of.

To give you an idea, an AMC 2N100-5, which is 5 x 150w/ch, which is a reasonable qaulity amp (about the level of NAD) will set you back $2k.

On a side note - it's also worth checking the ratings on the power supplies of most AV Receivers. You often see 7 x 100w or similar claims, but then the power supply is rated to 450w. Since when does 450w divided by 7 result in 100w?
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Oblong Cheese · 3rd March 2011, 4:49 PM

This thread seems like a good place to ask:

I have a pair of these hooked up to one of these.

I play stereo music via coax SPDIF, my room is a lounge room with concrete + tile floor.

When I turn up the volume to levels around "60" (whatever that means, "0" is no volume), the sound is quite tinny, and is definitely loud but doesn't sound as good as when the volume is lower. It feels on my ears like there is a lot of energy hitting them but it is harder to distinguish between the different parts of the music.

Am I imagining this specifically, ie, tricking myself into thinking there is a loss of definition, or is this actually happening due to my speakers/and or amplifier?

Amp specs:

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• 65 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

The speakers are 4 Ohm, I forget high school science, what does this mean for me? More than 120W per channel?

Oosh · 3rd March 2011, 5:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Oblong Cheese

This thread seems like a good place to ask:

Really? It looks pretty OT to me.

protecon · 3rd March 2011, 5:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Oblong Cheese

my room is a lounge room with concrete + tile floor.

This could be your problem?
Maybe try some room dressings to reduce reflections.

3rd March 2011, 11:44 AM	#25
bester Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 779	Ordered an Emotiva XPA-5 yesterday, was dispatched today and is estimated to arrive in a week (next Thursday). Unfortunately I missed the xmas special, but it's still an excellent buy at just over $1100AU delivered (it weighs 40kg boxed). Will be partnered with my Krix Epicentrix centre, Neuphonix fronts and Apex rears with a Seismix 5 sub (my AVR is currently a Denon 2809). So yeah, definitely looking forward to it and the improvements it will bring. __________________ AUDIO: B&W 685 \| NAD C356BEE \| Creative SB X-Fi Titanium HD \| Audio Technica ATH-AD900 \| Zalman ZM-MIC1 CAMERA: Canon PowerShot S100 CAR: Subaru BRZ TABLET: ASUS Nexus 7 PC: SilverStone Fortress FT02 \| ASUS P7P55D-E PRO \| Intel Core i7-860 \| Kingston KVR1333D3N9 8GB \| ASUS GTX680 2GB \| DELL U3011 30" UltraSharp \| Intel 520 240GB SSD

18th February 2010, 10:15 PM	#16
Rhimes Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 527	I've got an XPA-5. Build quality is great, and pretty good value for what you get. They'll test it before it heads out to you if you get one - their customer service is good. Does your Yamaha have pre-outs?

19th February 2010, 5:22 PM	#18
hsv2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: S/E Melbourne Posts: 1,070	well i just wired my money for an emotiva xpa5. see how quick their shipping is! apparently it's pretty damn quick. it's going to be teamed up with a denon 2310avr and paradigm monitor set. i can't wait.

23rd February 2010, 6:50 PM	#21
Logic-Liam Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: melb Posts: 109	I've got an XPA-5 and it was an amazing step-up from using the integrated amp in my yamaha receiver. The power is very clean and not overly coloured to my ears. Now I can drive my speakers to a level that is enveloping without any of the harshness that the yamaha had, it feels so much more spacious. Watch your back when you unpack it - its incredibly heavy!! Still surprises me when I need to move it... Look forward to hearing your thoughts when it arrives. I'll be considering a UMC-1 processor in the future.

23rd February 2010, 8:18 PM	#22
zarthaz Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 235	Just asked for a quote for 3 of them Upa-1's, the 200 watt mono blocks. Will then run mono blocks for the front stage (LCR) and my existing Upa-2 will drive the surrounds. Got a date on my UMC-1, but not 100% sure if I will take it when it becomes available to me in April. Not convinced it will be a significant upgrade over my Harman Kardon AVR, which only sees duty as a pre pro, external amplification atm is a Rotel 1075 5 channel power amp. Reckon the Emo mono blocks will be more dynamic than the Rotel, plus my 2 channel will sound better through the mono blocks instead of the Upa-2, which sounds good as well, but I want more. Stupid hobby, bloody audio shit, like computers, always wanna upgrade lol....