How good is Emotiva 2 channel gear??

Mid range can be lifeless on a LOT of good amps when mated to the wrong pre-amp. And most processors are simply weak for musicality. Connected to a Rogue pre-amp the Emotiva does just fine for music. In fact I'm currently about to break in the Emotiva 3 channel model to compare to the well regarded Odyssey.

Cheers,

Bob

I eneded up purchasing the XPA-2. For me the XPA-2 is an amazing value for the price. However, I do agree with a lot of what Robbob posted. I am currently using an NAD c350 integrated as a pre amp. I have not noticed any dull or lifelessness in the midrange. What I have noticed is the sheer transparency in the recordings that I did not hear with the previous amp which shall remain nameless. I listened to "Joe Henderson's Greatest Hits" on Bluenote, "The Popular Duke Ellington", "Duke Ellington:Piano Reflections", "Jim Hall & Pat Metheny", "Sam Cooke at the Copa" and finally, "Billie Holiday: The Decca Years". Also, I do need to mention some tracks by Allison Krauss and Union Station, such "Down By The River to Pray", and "Baby,Now That I have Found You". I have listened and re-listened to these recordings over and over for a minimum of 8 hours a day since buying the XPA-2. If there are any problems in the midrange I didn't notice.(Note: My cable situation is precarious at best.) In fact I am astounded by all that I had not heard in these recordings before!!!!! The XPA-2 is the real deal. It delivers quality in spades and some.

I recently got to test the UPA-1 monoblocks from Emotiva and they gave the Odyssey Stratos Extreme a close run for the money. I prefer the extreme to anything from Rotel, Wyred 4 Sound or Parasound and quite a few others. So bottom line is that Emotiva is very much the real deal.

I also ordered their new processor after hearing one against an Onkyo that cost twice as much. Appears that the bugs are now worked out. I'll post a review after I run it for a few days.

Rob

I'd like to hear your review on the processor. I had wanted the Odyssey Extrem but couldn't quite get there money wise.

I just got the Emotiva UMC-1. Their object was to beat the Integra 9.8/9.9.

I think they did it, at least when it comes to the pre-amp section the Emotiva is impressing me with music. For home theater I doubt anyone could tell the difference.

The only issue is that the UMC-1 continues to have firmware upgrades as they work out the bugs for connectivity. I myself had some issues at first, now all corrected. Main sources are PS3, Oppo and HD Comcast cable. My screen is 10 feet wide.

I plan to post a detailed review, but for now I'll say this: This is a 2000 dollar processor selling for 700 bucks.
Period.

My system...ever growing and changing....
http://GhostLight.zenfolio.com/p280561067/slideshow

Rob