flimchance
Member
Along with my new ElectroMotions which are due to arrive tonight I ordered an Emotiva XPA-3. Does anyone have experience with that combination of amp/speakers? Thanks.
Emotiva?
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flimchance
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Ok, I guess there's no Emo love around here. 
TomDac
former MLO owner/operator
use the search function. Emotiva paired with ML's hybrid electrostats has been discussed before.
Gordon Gray
Well-known member
Hi flim,
What parameters did you use in your purchasing decision?
GG
What parameters did you use in your purchasing decision?
GG
flimchance
Member
Well, when I heard them three years ago the ElectroMotions became my dream speakers. Since I was happy with my Emotiva UPA-200 I decided to stay with that brand to upgrade to something with more, cleaner power, so I went with the XPA-3. The price point of that amp is a good fit for me.
InterMechanico
Well-known member
They (Emotiva) look like they have some great value in their products. I've not seen any objective testing or review of their products. Being strictly mail order, I haven't been able to listen to them either, but I've always been curious.
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TDIMike
Well-known member
The XPA-2 has been on my radar for the longest time. I've basically decided on the Parasound A23, but if I had the opportunity to listen to an XPA-2 I'd definitely be interested.
InterMechanico
Well-known member
That's the trouble; even though there is a great return policy, it's still a pain in the pooper to try one out and return it if you don't like it. I guess that's why you pay a little more to buy from a retailer with a showroom.
TDIMike
Well-known member
But then to be fair...there aren't any places around me (that I know of) where I can demo a Parasound amp either...
The idea of the XPA-100 monoblocks is pretty appealing also.
flimchance
Member
^This. I miss the olden days when you could go to the nearest audio store and spend hours auditioning new equipment. Alas, save for a few Magnolia Home Theater departments inside a few of the Best Buys, there isn't many more options than reading the reviews and taking your chances. I believe that's here to stay.
