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Emotiva XPA5 Gen 1

Hi, I am a newbie here and also in the world of music. I started a stere system last month, Just bought a pair of Klipsch R28F and a sub. I only listen to music and now use a Onkyo TX-8555 for Stereo. I would like to have a power amp and use the Onkyo as a Preamplifier. There is a local guy has a Emotiva XPA5 Gen 1 wants to sell it for me for $400. My question is: should I buy it ? Or should I buy 2 channel amp only for stereo music? This gets me to another question: I saw ClassDAudio has A 2 channel amp, 250wpc, for over $500, is it a good amp and should buy it instead of the Emotiva?

Please hepl me! 

Thanks in advance for your help! 
justinpham2012
justinpham2012 OP
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Thank you so much auxinput, crail59, 213runnin and rar1 ! 

How about Acurus and Adcom amp: are they good? I found the 2 amps on local Craigslist: Acurus A250 and Adcom gfa 555, they both sell for $350? Which one is better and is the price right?

thanks again!
auxinput
2,921 posts
 

Both of these amps are very old.  I used to own Adcom amp (GFA545) and it was great for a first amp in my journey.  However, I found it was very dirty sounding and low resolution.  Both of these amps (Adcom/Acurus) are very warm and laid back sounding.  If you want that kind of sound, then I would probably recommend Acurus as the better quality component.

Sounds like you are looking for local ads only?  Do you have a dislike for internet sales? 

Parasound 2125 from TMR Audio ($400):

http://tmraudio.com/components/power-amplifiers/parasound-model-2125-stereo-power-amplifier/


Parasound 275 V2 (newer model) from TMR Audio ($379)

http://tmraudio.com/components/power-amplifiers/parasound-model-newclassic-275-v-2-stereo-power-amplifier/


Odyssey Khartago ($525):

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis90340-odyssey-audio-khartago-tube


All of these are from reputable sellers (TMR is a retailer that has excellent customer service).  Any of these will be better than Adcom/Acurus.  They will have more resolution and attack  (more detail in the music).

justinpham2012 OP
23 posts
 
Thanks Auxinput! I will check out these amps and web.

how about the Emotiva A-300 for $399 free shipping? I am planning buy A-300 first then later will buy the preamp PT-100 for $299. Total about $700. What do you think? Please advise! 
ericsch
767 posts
 
If you are planning to buy the A-300 why are you inquiring about the other amps/preamps.
justinpham2012 OP
23 posts
 
Oh! 1 more question: I also have the Klipsch R-12SW SUBWOOFER goes with R28F, just wondering how I can connect the Sub to the Amp to have 2.1? The Onkyo TX-8555, which I have now, has a pre-out sub. 
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