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Hello forum...have you heard about the new Emotiva amps......RPA1 sounds pretty good to me.

Dual mono design....reasonable price.....should be on the market soon. Has anybody got moe info?


Anders.
 
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It has exactly the same amps as the multichannel HT amps do only turned horizontally and with slightly larger transformers. They may not be available until late January versus mid-January. I have the 7 channel MPS amp and it is a rock of an amp. I may change processors, but I'm keeping that amp.


It is pretty though and love the meters!
 
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Originally Posted by PAD /forum/post/0


It has exactly the same amps as the multichannel HT amps do only turned horizontally and with slightly larger transformers. They may not be available until late January versus mid-January. I have the 7 channel MPS amp and it is a rock of an amp. I may change processors, but I'm keeping that amp.


It is pretty though and love the meters!

I think there are some slight changes, thus the big difference in specs.
 
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Use the search function, you'll find more info about Emotiva.


But better yet, go check out www.av123forum.com . That's where your Emotiva user community is, since AV123 sold Emotiva products until a couple months ago when Emotiva went solo.


I can tell you this, you're going to have a very hard time finding anyone who's heard or owned Emotiva amps and doesn't like them. I'm thrilled with my LPA-1. Great products, great company. They're still experiencing some minor growing pains but they're totally cool and they sure know how to build an amp.
 
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I should have my MPS-1 on Monday. I started with the chassis and two epm-300 monoblocks for now to drive my Axiom m80's. Later plan to add another mono for the center, followed by 2 of their 2-channel modules for the 4 surround speakers.



They are a great company (product), that have great reviews.
 
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Originally Posted by Sirquack /forum/post/0


I should have my MPS-1 on Monday. I started with the chassis and two epm-300 monoblocks for now to drive my Axiom m80's. Later plan to add another mono for the center, followed by 2 of their 2-channel modules for the 4 surround speakers.

What do they charge for the chassis? I see the EPM-300 goes for $199. I'm thinking of maybe getting three monoblocks now for my fronts, and two for the surrounds later. I don't see a 3 or 5 channel option for the MPS-1 on their order page.
 
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I am really close to pulling the trigger and buying the combination of the DMC-1 & MPS-1.


I am building my 1st AV system, and would like some feedback.


My speaker sales rep is going to bring a B&K AVR 507 over so that we can compare to the Big Dogs, and is quite confident that I will prefer the sound of the B&K.


I am planning to pair the Emotiva with the Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1 speakers for the front, and the Gallo Reference AV's for the center and rear channels in a 5.1 configuration.


I have read that a number of people have used the Yamaha integrated AV receiver, I think it is the 2700, or 2600 as a Pre/Pro with the Emotiva MPS-1, opposed to going with the DMC-1.


Does anyone have experience with using another PRE/PRO with the Emotiva MPS-1?
 
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I've used a Denon AVR-4800 as a pre/pro with an LPA-1. I can tell you that using the LPA-1 instead of the Denon's internal amps really opened up things up soundstage wise and overall sound quality improved.


I then switched the Denon out for the DMC-1 and that blew the doors off the Denon as far as sound quailty goes. A new level of detail was heard and the wife, who graduated with a degree in Vocal Music, was finally happy when listening to well made CDs and DVDs.


You won't be disappointed with the DMC-1, not in the least. I did find that both the DMC-1 and the LPA-1 opened up after 80-100 hours of use, so when doing your comparison I would recommend you make sure they have been used at least that long (I'd do the same for the B&K as well - some people say there is no burn in time for solid state electronics - my experience is that there is.)


I listened to a Ref 50S2 when shopping for a pre-amp so I'm interested to hear how you feel the DMC-1 and the 507 compare.


Hope this helps


SCG
 
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RuggSkins said:
I am really close to pulling the trigger and buying the combination of the DMC-1 & MPS-1.


I am building my 1st AV system, and would like some feedback.


My speaker sales rep is going to bring a B&K AVR 507 over so that we can compare to the Big Dogs, and is quite confident that I will prefer the sound of the B&K.



I had a ref50II hooked to a Rotel 1095,unless the 507 somehow can beat that your sales rep may be in for a surprise.
 
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Originally Posted by SomeCiscoGuy /forum/post/0


... I did find that both the DMC-1 and the LPA-1 opened up after 80-100 hours of use, so when doing your comparison I would recommend you make sure they have been used at least that long (I'd do the same for the B&K as well - SCG

Anytime I read or hear these types of statements, I initially think that there is something "different" or "unusual" about that piece of equipment being talked about. As the real burn in that is taking place is taking place in your head. So what was it about that piece of equipment that was so different from neutral, that required 100 hours of listening to it before somebody became used to it???


What this statement says to me is that Emotiva equipment has an odd or unusual sound that takes a LONG time to get used to.
 
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Has anyone compared to the LPA1 (the $500 amp) to a used amp of comparable price, ie. a rotel, outlaw, acurus, etc? I'm in the market for an entry-level multi-channel but am not sure which direction to go. Is a used amp the sold for $1200-$1500 better than the $500 LPA1? Any opinions would be appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by atdamico /forum/post/0


Anytime I read or hear these types of statements, I initially think that there is something "different" or "unusual" about that piece of equipment being talked about. As the real burn in that is taking place is taking place in your head. So what was it about that piece of equipment that was so different from neutral, that required 100 hours of listening to it before somebody became used to it???


What this statement says to me is that Emotiva equipment has an odd or unusual sound that takes a LONG time to get used to.


I had the same experience with the Denon (letting it burn in) as well as the Yamaha RX-V2095 I had before that. It is entirely possible that it is just me getting used to the sound of any of them, or it is entirely possible that burn in is required...


SCG
 
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Originally Posted by SomeCiscoGuy /forum/post/0


I had the same experience with the Denon (letting it burn in) as well as the Yamaha RX-V2095 I had before that. It is entirely possible that it is just me getting used to the sound of any of them, or it is entirely possible that burn in is required...


SCG

Funny, but I also have a Yamaha RX-V2095 receiver in my bedroom HT. I have owned it for about 9 years, bought it brand spanking new, and it sounds exactly the same today as it did the day I bought it. Also, I have a Denon 3806 in my media room (although I am about to replace it) it also sounds exactly like it did the day I bought it. So, you see, its easy to get varying opinions from different people, about the exact same equipment. The only way to tell for sure is with measured, repeatable, testing. And if you can point me to any data that supports the fact that caps or wires need to burn in or that there is any audible difference in sound, I would love to see that data. There have been and will continue to be, hundreds of posts on various threads, here over the years, where significant data has been presented by serious engineers that support the fact that beyond a few seconds or minutes, there is no significant, audible, break in occuring in speakers, wires, or solid state electronics. Stories to the contrary are anecedotal. So, I will stand by my earlier statement that whenever I hear someone make a claim that their gear sounded significantly different after 100 hours of break in, I either suspect the objectivity of the person, or there is something seriously wrong with that gear!
 
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Originally Posted by atdamico /forum/post/0


Funny, but I also have a Yamaha RX-V2095 receiver in my bedroom HT. I have owned it for about 9 years, bought it brand spanking new, and it sounds exactly the same today as it did the day I bought it. Also, I have a Denon 3806 in my media room (although I am about to replace it) it also sounds exactly like it did the day I bought it. So, you see, its easy to get varying opinions from different people, about the exact same equipment. The only way to tell for sure is with measured, repeatable, testing. And if you can point me to any data that supports the fact that caps or wires need to burn in or that there is any audible difference in sound, I would love to see that data. There have been and will continue to be, hundreds of posts on various threads, here over the years, where significant data has been presented by serious engineers that support the fact that beyond a few seconds or minutes, there is no significant, audible, break in occuring in speakers, wires, or solid state electronics. Stories to the contrary are anecedotal. So, I will stand by my earlier statement that whenever I hear someone make a claim that their gear sounded significantly different after 100 hours of break in, I either suspect the objectivity of the person, or there is something seriously wrong with that gear!

I respect your opinion and agree to disagree. It may very well be me getting used to the equipment - and the information by it's nature is subjective in that I am the one hearing it and sharing my experience. To question the objectivity of someone based on the fact that their experience differs from yours when the topic by nature is subjective makes me
Anyway, that's my last post in regards to this discussion...
 
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Trying to get thread back on track...

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Originally Posted by UWDawg /forum/post/0


Has anyone compared to the LPA1 (the $500 amp) to a used amp of comparable price, ie. a rotel, outlaw, acurus, etc? I'm in the market for an entry-level multi-channel but am not sure which direction to go. Is a used amp the sold for $1200-$1500 better than the $500 LPA1? Any opinions would be appreciated.

Any feedback on Emotiva products? Likes or dislikes on pre? Comparisons to other brands?
 
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Originally Posted by Elmo C /forum/post/0


The guys at Emotiva know audio and make the best bang for the buck to hit the market yet.The products they make set the standard in their price range.It's not that I'm a fanboy,they had to prove it to me,they did.

I agree 100%. The LPA1 amp is just sick for the money. And the UL stack is so good in terms of overall SQ that's it's just plain silly to buy an AVR in the $800 - 1100 price range. Again, I'm talking about SQ only - not bells & whistles.
 
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Originally Posted by UWDawg /forum/post/0


Has anyone compared to the LPA1 (the $500 amp) to a used amp of comparable price, ie. a rotel, outlaw, acurus, etc? I'm in the market for an entry-level multi-channel but am not sure which direction to go. Is a used amp the sold for $1200-$1500 better than the $500 LPA1? Any opinions would be appreciated.

UWD - Used, let alone new, MC amps in the $500 are hard to find. There is no risk (other than hurting your back) to try the LPA1 in your home. I doubt that you'll want to return it. I also own a Butler 5150, and the LPA1 plays very close to the $3300 Butler. The LPA1 has considerably more power than advertised. It generally does not draw attention to itself except with bass, where it excels in my setup with SF Cremona. (YES, sometimes I pair this $500 amp with the $9K Cremonas. The synergy is surprisingly good.)


In any case, used Rotels run a bit more and will have less power.

Acurus are pretty scarce. Outlaw will also be in the 7 x 125 watt range. NAD has QC issues.
 
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