Emotiva Xpa 2 Gen 3 power amp

@arctikdeth - the previous generation XPA models were completely different with full linear power supplies and huge transformers. In my opinion, Emotiva took a drop in sound quality with the Gen 3 models, which are all switching power supplies. It was purely a business decision to lower the shipping weight and design a generic platform where they can build any number of channels with only 3-4 different parts.

The XPA-1 and XPA-2 amps do not suffer the hollow bass problems. They do sound better, but they are still bright sounding (which can be fixed somewhat with fuse upgrades).

Uses switching power supply.  Good for the money if you want that power.  Good resolution, but somewhat bright in the highs.   Bass is hollow sounding because of switching power supply.  I recommend looking at the Monoprice Monolith amp if you want better bass.