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Emotiva XPR-5 power amp?

I'm debating on purchasing an Emotiva XPR-5 5 channel home theater amplifier and I 'm concerned of the reliability issues I've read about in certain threads. Can anyone give they're opinion on the pros and cons of this piece in detail if possible. I am running a Emotiva UMC-200 pre amp with Casta Acoustic model A's all around for home theatre. Very efficient speakers mated with Hidiamond top cords all around. My listening preference is 60/40 home theater/music. Thx in advance.
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rlwainwright
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If your speakers are very efficient, there is NO way that an XPR-5 is called for. You could *easily* use Emotiva's UPA-500 amp which provide 80 honest watts/ch. And you'd only be spending $359 for it.

No need to overpay for an amp, unless you simply must impress someone with how much you spent...

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PS; I have an Emotiva XPA-5 amp, 200 watts/ch., 5 channels driven, and it is a beast. Cost is about $850...
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bacardi OP
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Rlwainwright, I'm interested in this amp for the reasons of the quality difference as apposed to the XPA-5. Difference in power supply(larger), quality parts, power reserves equals lesser heat. Larger headroom. Etc...I can deal with the price tag. It's mainly the quality-not quantity of power.
rlwainwright
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Well, if the "qaulity" of sound is what you're after, you might want to consider Emo's XPA-1L monoblocks - they are supposed to be the best-sounding Emo amps...

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pdspecl
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My friend is retired and listens to his stereo 8 > 10 hours a day. His XPA-2 has powered Maggies w/o any issues for a few years now. I have an XPA-200 and it also performs flawlessly.
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