I've owned Emotiva monoblocks and have an XPA-5 gen 2 in my bedroom system powering the center and surround speakers. I've owned the A23 (not +). I think there's some snobbery in this thread. The Emotiva are not as bad nor is the Parasound as great as some are claiming. The difference between them isn't huge, but I'd go for the Parasound, it will be more refined. It doesn't look like those speakers are hard to drive? Why do you think you need more power?
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!