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ATI 2005 or Emotiva EPA-5

I need an amp to power my center and surrounds. I have a Classse CA2200 for stereo and want to fill in the rest. I like made in in North America but not if I'm wasting money. The numbers for the ATI are great, the Emotiva's are good and the price is better. I would like an amp with enough power to enable me to have flexibility down the road for any speakers I use. What do you think? $2000 or less, used is ok.
Thanks.
millhousedev
richard_stacy
686 posts
 
I've been using an XPA-5 in a second 5.1 system we have with NHT speakers. It really has exceeded my expectations. I could not see using it in my reference system but it has way more than enough power for any theater application I could think of. It's a beast of an amp. It's plenty dynamic, pretty quiet and a ridiculous bargain under 1k. I was very leery because of all the fanboys but it's the real deal. I have no experience with ATI.
nickjn
111 posts
 
You cant go wrong with ATI. It a powerful unit that Will be able to drive almost any speaker. Even if you decide to upgrade.
millhousedev OP
1 posts
 
Thanks for all your responses
sthomas12321
408 posts
 
xpa 5 all the way IMO
avgoround
287 posts
 
The ATI will have better current, and afford a cutting edge sound for your surround needs. The Emotiva will mate better with speakers that lead towards and "analytical" or even brighter sounding speaker match.
I found a ATI 1505 for $350 in pristing condition once. What a deal! Tremendous with a James Loudspeakers setup.
...and they're built like tanks
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