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Emotiva equipmet, how good is it?

I don’t have a big budget but need to start making a decent listening system. I have a couple of options open to me for some equipment. All used since I seem to be able to get a better bang for my buck. Wanted to know what people thought, but of course I know opinions don’t matter as much as my ears so just let me know if you have used or heard either of these pieces. Or if you think something is similar toss it out there.
XPA-100. I have a chance to get 2 for just over $500PT-100. Around $200
Someone also suggested I simplify and just buy a new Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier
Looking at using my current speakers which are Dali Ikon6 and I also have Totem Dreamcatchers. Oh and the room is about a 11 x 16. And yes I saw the opps in the title but it won’t let me fix the spelling of Equipment.

Thanks for your thoughts.
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The Emotiva pieces I have liked the best are their CD players.

In your position, I would consider the following:

Musical Fidelity M2si Integrated amplifier @ $600.  Super deal at the price.  I own this amp and MF products for the last 20 years.  Reliable and nice sounding.  

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/sweet-deals/products/musical-fidelity-m2si-integrated-ampli...


Or

and here comes the Class D flames.  No matter, great sounding amp.


CDA 250 power amp @$450

https://classdaudio.com/cda-250c-class-d-audio-power-amplifier.html

with this preamp

Parasound Zphono @ $250

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAZPHOUSB


All in at $700.  

I own both set-ups and these would do your speakers justice and allow you add a turntable at some point.


Rich 
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