Mar 27, 2011 hey guys im looking into getting an amp to go with my onkyo sc5507, i really have been looking for a good priced xpa5, mainly just waiting for it to go on sale at emotiva. My parasound 1206 has also performed flawlessly for about 18m months. Whether youre using the niles si2125 as a part of a. Basx a300 stereo power amplifier emotiva audio corporation. Jan 05, 20 sunfire true signature tseq12 subwoofer 2,700w. The most recommended amps for your setup seems to be rotel, adcom and most often, parasound.
By emotiva s own criteria of suitability for av receiver upgrades or multiroom uses, i would say that professionally the upa 2 is a fail. In very good condition works fine and sounds great. The mc700 processor is a fair value with really good sound. I would base my purchase on what my connectivity needs are. For the amp, im looking at either the emotiva upa 2 or the parasound 2125. Case in point is the emotiva upa 200 power amplifier. I purchased the upa2, tried it out for a few days and then returned it for the xpa2. I am the original owner, and the unit was purchased as a stock on 7122012 leaving nearly 4 years on the transferrable warranty. The basx a300 includes a carefully chosen set of important features, including a heavyduty power supply, highquality class ab amplification, transparent audiophilequality fault protection, a trigger input and output, and industry standard unbalanced audio inputs. Its got more punch than my emotiva 125 x 2, upa200. Parasound emotiva opinion audioholics home theater forums.
Parasound 2250 vs emotiva xpa2 sign in to follow this. Acurus a250 this is a head to head challenge and one of them is staying home, the other well tata. Can i control the volume of the amplifiers with my preamp. The basx a300 includes a carefully chosen set of important features, including a heavyduty power supply, highquality class ab amplification, transparent audiophilequality fault protection, a trigger in. The parasound staff keeping records for future reference record the serial number located on the back panel or bottom of your model 2250 v. Emotiva upa1 manual mono power amplifier hifi engine. If you can find one in your range, look to the 400wpc signatures or the tga 7400 series and you wont be disappointed.
The reason i ask is i find when i turn up my t1s to moderate to high sound i feel in some way the music gets harsher to the point i want to turn it. With most consumers having 8 ohm nominal speakers anyhow, the emotiva ultra upa 500 and upa 200 amps will be more than they need. Inside, the xpa 200 boasts the advanced engineering, high quality components, a heavyduty toroidal transformer power supply, and emotiva s classic short signal path class ab technology. Therefore, the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are subject to change at any time. I am a bit of a sunfire fan but i would not recommend the 5 200 series amps to anyone.
I purchased the upa 2, tried it out for a few days and then returned it for the xpa2. Emotiva xpa2, used bryston 4b, or parasound a23 gearslutz. I only was out for shipping the upa and xpa to myself. The emotiva xpa200 stereo power amplifier delivers two channels of true audiophile sound quality, with plenty of power to drive even low efficiency speakers effortlessly, in a convenient and attractive package. I borrowed a different power amplifier from a friend that cost more than 6 times the price of the xpa1, which i will call amplifier x here. I figured i would trade up for some xpa1l amps hoping to get an even better sound. If youve been waiting to upgrade the amps in your stereo receiver, or move up to audiophile separates, the xpa200 is your chance to. The basx a300 is a two channel power amplifier that offers true audiophile sound quality at an affordable price.
We use science to evoke the true emotion behind every note. Parasound 2250 vs emotiva xpa2 2channel home audio. Feb 19, 2017 home galleries home audio systems emotiva upa200 select rating give emotiva upa200 15 give emotiva upa200 25 give emotiva upa200 35 give emotiva upa200 45 give emotiva upa200 55 average. Its got more punch than my emotiva 125 x 2, upa 200. Yeah, the parasound 2100 is their entry level model, comparing it to another companys flagship model isnt going to have too many surprises. In fact i would say if it is in your budget go for the 300 wpc xpa2. View and download emotiva xpa200 user manual online. Halo by parasound, our premier product line, marks a new standard for sound and style. The emotiva upa200 stereo power amplifier represents a true breakthrough in audiophilequality amplification. Ive got both amps for two weeks now, they are being driven by a nad c375bee.
By emotivas own criteria of suitability for av receiver upgrades or multiroom uses, i would say that professionally the upa2 is a fail. Apr 10, 20 what i have in mind is an oppo bdp105, connected to a preamppro emotiva umc 200, amplified by emotiva xpa5, through a martin logan system composed by 2xem esl, em c2, 2xem fx2, and a dynamo. The combination is not well regarded by most that have heard it, myself included. Emotiva upa 1 manual mono power amplifier hifi engine. Maybe i am clinging to my strategy of nonintended uses too tightly or maybe emotiva just dramatically understated the potential of this amp, but it would be an absolute travesty to waste this amp on such.
The emotiva upa 200 stereo power amplifier represents a true breakthrough in audiophilequality amplification. In my opinion for 300 bucks this beats anything rotel, parasound, or adcom puts. Ive got a big krell, and bryston sitting right here. Status led switch enables and disables the front panel channel status leds. Has anyone seen an emotiva schematic to verify the circuit is balanced from beginning to end. Emotiva upa200 emotiva upa200 solid state audiogon. Emotiva basx a300 stereo amplifier emotivas basx a300. Emotiva a 300 stereo amplifier basx line stands next to a parasound. Emotiva upa2 manual stereo power amplifier hifi engine. To me, the xpa had much better bass response and just sounded better. To purchase upa2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or. Emotiva upa 200 or xpa 200 to drive sierra towers steve. They are four ohm speakers, which this amp runs at 200 wpc.
I have a p3, but havent looked at a schematic to check if it is fully balanced. Dont let anyone tell you that there is no differance in the sound of amps. Both are comparatively solid, wellfinished components constructed along conventionally massproduction lines but with nice, thickly machined front panels dressed up a bit by brushedaluminum corner. Emotiva upa200 select rating give emotiva upa200 15 give emotiva upa200 25 give emotiva upa200 35 give emotiva upa200 45 give emotiva upa200 55 average. What i can say is you probably will be able to hear a difference but there is no way for me to say which would sound best to your ears.
Fully controlled eqd and fixed and variable connections, switchable polarity, adding self grounding outlets hospital grade vs audioquest edison. I recently compared this side by side to a parasound 2125 v2. Parasound 2250 vs emotiva xpa2 2channel home audio the. I would expect the a21 to win out, but not by much, certainly not by enough to justify paying 3 times more than the emotiva. Also, its nice to have an amplifier that i can run any speaker that i may upgrade to. Parasound or emotiva w kef ls50 steve hoffman music forums. Would i pesonally go out of my way to pick up a parasound a21 or 2250. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by emotiva.
This combination had my system sounding so good and so clean. With most consumers having 8 ohm nominal speakers anyhow, the emotiva ultra upa500 and upa200 amps will be more than they need. The upa200 is a truly affordable stereo power amplifier that can satisfy the most discerning aficionado, and at the same, is affordable to anyone with a desire for real quality. Emotiva upa200 amplifier audiogon discussion forum. If you can find one in your range, look to the 400wpc signatures or the tga 7400. Do you go for 550wch dr2 for the punch and impactful sound. Xpa2 gen3 vs parasound 2250 v2 new emotiva forums v. Rated to deliver 150 watts into an 8 ohm load and 240 watts into a 4 ohm load both at apr 06, 20 i have amps from both outfits. Emotiva basx a300 stereo amplifier emotivas basx a300 brings immersive, and immense, musical enjoyment. Parasound 5250 vs emotiva xpa5 audioholics home theater forums. Id like to see a comparison with the xsp1 and the parasound p5, but that wont happen until the p5 gets released, but being it has a dac and accepts digital inputs, it may be apples to oranges too.
When the upa700 is on, a 12 vdc signal is sent from the trigger output to control other devices. This gives you a more direct comparison of subtle voicing differences. I think the parasound halo a21 would be a better amp for comparison, as it is 250 wpc. I hear some people say the parasound blow the emotiva put of the water and others who say emotiva is as good if not better than the parasound. You all should know the specs of the upa 2 so here are the specs for the a250. I have a ton of emotiva and sherbourn gear and you shouldnt have any worries about the excess of power. Emotiva upa2 emotiva upa 200 amplifier solid state. The a23 acts as if its a bigger amp than it is, imo. The upa 200 is a truly affordable stereo power amplifier that can satisfy the most discerning aficionado, and at the same, is affordable to anyone with a desire for real quality. These second group are usually on the emotiva boards.
Stuck between the high value upa200 and the monstrous xpa2 amplifiers. With the emotiva i would probably add a speaker selector for future outdoor deck speakers. View and download emotiva xpa 200 user manual online. However i came across the other day a parasound 5250 for around the same price of the xpa5. Quick start upa700 quick start to get the most from your. I am a bit of a sunfire fan but i would not recommend the 5200 series amps to anyone. View and download emotiva upa 700 user manual online. Limited warranty emotiva is proud to design and manufacture quality products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast.
Fully discrete, dual differential, high current, short signal path class ab. Emotiva upa500 5channel power amplifier this new amp comes pretty close to perfection, especially for a product beyond its price class. Well issue you an rma number with the return instructions. Parasound 5250 vs emotiva xpa5 audioholics home theater. They make a relatively inexpensive, yet high quality, line of audio components found at most. Also on tap is the transparent yet comprehensive protection circuitry. For my initial dosage of emotivas, i tested the firms new umc200 slimline preampsurround processor, and its upa200 7 x 80watts power amp. Unfortunately, a little 5 years in, my umc 200 power supply failed and now 1 month later my upa 700 has now failed. I have not owned the new line but it compares quite closely to. Niles si2125 2channel power amplifier at crutchfield. I have a 2125 and it drives martin logan emesls as loud and clear as i could ever want. The upa 200 was paired with the emotiva usp1 preamp, audio analogue paganini cdp, and old realistic lab 400 turntable with an ortofon 2m red cartridge, while the vpi was out for service, a jvc kdv6 cassette deck and a polk audio xm satellite tuner, using discovery rca interconnects throughout. I have the upa 200 driving 2 polk tsi400s with plenty of power to spare 8ohms, but also im not trying to fill a house with sound either, if your worried go for the xpa, but im not sure 25w is a real world difference, emotiva has a really good return policy also if you decide on something different, if you want to rock the house grab a couple mono blocks. You all should know the specs of the upa2 so here are the specs for the a250.
Also note your parasound dealers name and telephone number. Should i get a parasound 2125 or a emotiva upa 200. If you need usb in and dac that the parasound offers then the parasound. What i have in mind is an oppo bdp105, connected to a preamppro emotiva umc200, amplified by emotiva xpa5, through a martin logan system composed by 2xem esl, em c2, 2xem fx2, and a dynamo. Hey guys im looking into getting an amp to go with my onkyo sc5507, i really have been looking for a good priced xpa5, mainly just waiting for it to go on sale at emotiva. I have been comparing the xpa2 to the parasound 2250 v2.
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