I’ve owned Paradigm Speakers (both the Studio and Signature line), Parasound amps (A21 and A51), and Emotiva amps (XPA2, XPA3). I had listener’s fatigue with Emotiva and Paradigm. Not so, with Parasound.
Parasound A23+ vs. Emotiva XPA-DR2
Choice amplifier for a modest two channel setup.
Do you go for 160w/ch A23+ with better soundstage, greater detail, clarity?
Do you go for 550w/ch DR2 for the punch and impactful sound?
Speakers in play are Paradigm Tributes. Speakers and room work either way.
Which way would you go and why?
(I've looked long and hard and can't find a hint of an actual review on the Emotiva DRs at all. They've been out for a while now.)
Thanks for helping out!
Do you go for 160w/ch A23+ with better soundstage, greater detail, clarity?
Do you go for 550w/ch DR2 for the punch and impactful sound?
Speakers in play are Paradigm Tributes. Speakers and room work either way.
Which way would you go and why?
(I've looked long and hard and can't find a hint of an actual review on the Emotiva DRs at all. They've been out for a while now.)
Thanks for helping out!