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).

My xpa-1 monos are first generation.
 They are nice, but still a bit bright, and have such high gain, tweeters hiss a bit.

Thanks so much guys !! All of your inputs gives me pause to consider a few more amps that are on the market!! Will be checking out the new Adcom line.

Tks Wayne 

There’s a nice McCormack DNA 0.5 with Gold revisions available on Audio Asylum for about the same price that doubles down to 200Wpc at 4Ohms (both channels driven), which is plenty for most speakers, and will make the Emotiva sound like a cheap toy by comparison.  I’d just make sure the input board was changed with the revision as the original board would be at the end of its useful life, and if it has just do it.  You’ll be thrilled, and the amp can be further upgraded by the original designer (SMcAudio) if you ever get the itch.