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2-XPA100 or 1-XPA-2 EMOTIVA... WHICH????

I am considerating purchasing Emotiva Amp or Amps.
My basic system to date:
2 AMP Europower EP-1500 Bridged
1- PRE-AMP Sumo Athena
1.6 Magnepans
1- HSU 350W Self Powered Sub-Woofer
Source: Vinyl Format.(NO Turntable at this time)
Music: Steely Dan, Dire Straits , Sade ETC.

Starting the up grade process. Current AMPS Powerful But Not Musical.

Question: Would I be better served with:
2 XPA100 Monos 250W
or
1 XPA-2 300W
As my future AMP choice?????

Thanks
moregunk
soundsgood05
20 posts
 
Get two XPA-2s and run them as monos,bigger toroids,more capacitance and surprise more power at less money.No brainer,
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noble100
2,419 posts
 
One more alternative that I just bought: the ClassD Audio 440SC (or 470 amp). Supposedly similar to the D-Sonic sound for less dough. I haven't heard this yet but am taking a chance based on word of mouth on several forum sites. It's not a big chance since it comes with a trial period. You can check them out at classdaudio.com.
leog2010
48 posts
 
DO NOT buy 2 XPA2's to run them in mono!!! If you have the money, get a pair of XPA1's when they become on sale.
hotmailjbc
571 posts
 
i think the xpa-2 has 500 watts into a 4 ohm magnepan.
runnin
397 posts
 
I'd give the nod to the XPA-2. It has a much bigger power supply than the 2 monos. It's also a popular choice for Maggies and has a track record with them on the Emo forum.
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