I have multiple XPA1 gen 2 and XPA 100 amps. They power two separate music systems and a five channel home theatre. For listening to music I run a pair of XPA 1's in class A mode with a Cary tube pre and an Oppo 105D as one source. Speaker are Van L Quartettes (modified). For me It is a joy to listen to everytime I fire it up. The XPA-1s have a strong attack, and reveal detail and subtleties through out the spectrum. The XPA 100s run an older set of Martin Logans and in the sweet spot they offer a powerfully detailed sound. Also Emotiva has been great on customer support.
Emotiva xpa 1 monos
Any love here for xpa 1 monos?While I didn't hear a (big) difference between my Xpa 2 and my xpa 1 mono amps,I'm happy with the price to performance of these amps.I had a McIntosh mc 205 that I sold for upgrade money for better speakers. I replaced it with a Xpa 5 amp.While the McIntosh might have sounded a hair better in bass control it didn't sound 5 grand better! I think Emo xpa 1 's are good value!