My all time worst sounding amp was an Emotiva XP whatever, circa ten years ago. The sound of nails across a chalk board comes to mind. It actually sounded like the designer/maker/seller's intent was to make the worst sounding amp possible without instantly breaking the speakers.
#2: About 2 weeks ago via email I asked Emotiva for the input and output impedance of their best preamp (which I'm happy to report is the audiophile equivalent, looks-wise, of a bright metallic purple or orange '59 Chevy low rider with air jump suspension and no hood, IOW a stinkin' POS). No reply. They list 1000 specs but won't answer this critical Q.
Then there's this Emotiva website marketing: upon opening the home page, a huge ad is plastered, inviting visitors to "ENTER OUR SWEEPSTAKE TO WIN $500!!!" To proceed, visitors must answer, "SIGN ME UP!" or "NO I DON'T NEED $500."
If there's a reason to support Emotiva I have yet to find one.
#2: About 2 weeks ago via email I asked Emotiva for the input and output impedance of their best preamp (which I'm happy to report is the audiophile equivalent, looks-wise, of a bright metallic purple or orange '59 Chevy low rider with air jump suspension and no hood, IOW a stinkin' POS). No reply. They list 1000 specs but won't answer this critical Q.
Then there's this Emotiva website marketing: upon opening the home page, a huge ad is plastered, inviting visitors to "ENTER OUR SWEEPSTAKE TO WIN $500!!!" To proceed, visitors must answer, "SIGN ME UP!" or "NO I DON'T NEED $500."
If there's a reason to support Emotiva I have yet to find one.