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    Oh yes, the Great Amplifier question

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Kazz

    On 1/9/2022 at 3:32 PM, wvuvt1 said:

    Thanks a lot for this advice, this makes sense. I think just looking at watts is a rookie temptation I will have to remind myself to try and avoid. But what do you look for when trying to see if an amp is high "quality". Maybe the total harmonic distortion (THD)?

     

    Thank you so much, such a thoughtful response

     

    I have gone back and looked at all the respective spec sheets for the AMPs I was considering, some of the manufacturing labeling is quite deceiving. Looking at RMS over the correct range of 20-20k hz is key, I can see where sometimes it is very confusing (possibly on purpose).

     

    I took your advice and looking back at the emotiva, they thankfully list their models at 20-20k hz. The BasX A2 model drives 160 w over 2 channels driven and the aforementioned XPA-2 model drives 300 watts (also listed over the 20-20Hz). I think I'm going to go with the Emotiva, they seem to just have more power than other companies and are quite transparent with their numbers which I like. It seems like all their amps also have THD <.1 so I don't think im sacrificing much quality either

    You say you like the Emotiva, but you posted two AMPs, which one do you prefer? I bought the updated BasX A2 160w for Klipsch newer RP-8000F II, I think I should have went with the bigger one, no headroom, seems like I'm pushing it, already blew a tweeter (twice):(

    Oh yes, the Great Amplifier question

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Kazz
    More info

    On 1/8/2022 at 6:51 PM, Shakeydeal said:

    Remember it’s not just about power delivery, but also quality of watts. I’d probably take a hard pass on the Emotiva, more brawn than you need with little finesse. Also consider tube integrated amps in whatever your budget calls for.

     

    Why would you hard pass on Emotiva Amp? Nothing but great reviews and fantastic customer service. I just purchased the BasX A2 not too long ago. I really wanted the 300w Amp for extra headroom, but not for $700 more. Maybe i should have gone with it? (Music). See my full issue below. Many thanks, Kazz

    Oh yes, the Great Amplifier question

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted · Edited by Kazz
    Had to edit

    On 1/9/2022 at 3:32 PM, wvuvt1 said:

    Thanks a lot for this advice, this makes sense. I think just looking at watts is a rookie temptation I will have to remind myself to try and avoid. But what do you look for when trying to see if an amp is high "quality". Maybe the total harmonic distortion (THD)?

     

    Thank you so much, such a thoughtful response

     

    I have gone back and looked at all the respective spec sheets for the AMPs I was considering, some of the manufacturing labeling is quite deceiving. Looking at RMS over the correct range of 20-20k hz is key, I can see where sometimes it is very confusing (possibly on purpose).

     

    I took your advice and looking back at the emotiva, they thankfully list their models at 20-20k hz. The BasX A2 model drives 160 w over 2 channels driven and the aforementioned XPA-2 model drives 300 watts (also listed over the 20-20Hz). I think I'm going to go with the Emotiva, they seem to just have more power than other companies and are quite transparent with their numbers which I like. It seems like all their amps also have THD <.1 so I don't think im sacrificing much quality either

    I'm facing the same issue. I went from Bic America Pl-89 towers that say they can handle 225w RMS, I must admit, they were extremely loud and clear, until I blew a crossover, but the towers were 10yo. So I now have the new klipsch RP-8000F II, but they are rated at 160w RMS, I'm also using Emotiva BasX-A2 160w Amp. Kinda spot on even in wattage, BUT, I already blew a tweeter, not once, but twice. I was very disappointed coming from $300 Bic America to $750 Klipsch. I truly expected more. Should I have gone with the Emotiva Gen3 300w RMS for extra headroom? Is my 160w Emotiva putting out distortion which keeps blowing one tweeter? BTW, I noticed the Klipsch are very bright, a bit harsh for my liking, i guess it takes getting used to.. As of today, I'm literally waiting on the 2nd replacement tweeter. What to do, what to do. 🤔 

    Keith 

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