carbon summit Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 One thing I just thought of was at first I was happy with the difference I got when adding the XPA-5. Over time, be it buyers remorse or whatever I've started to doubt the difference. Maybe I've just gotten used to the sound I have now and don't appreciate it anymore. Maybe I'm taking my XPA-5 forgranted! [:$] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 I think we do get used to what we listen to. A few weeks ago when I hooked up my Bose 401s to show them to the person buying them from me I couldn't believe how pathetic they sounded. I used to use them as my main speakers a long, long time ago and thought they were super speakers. They have incredibly boomy bass, very weak midrange and even weaker treble. I'm wondering if I go with the UPA-2, will it make a noticeable difference over my receiver? Will I have to step up to something from the XPA series to make the upgrade worthwhile? Then I begin to wonder if my Marantz makes a worthy pre-amp. Why can't I be happy with what I have? [:S] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2009 A few weeks ago when I hooked up my Bose 401s to show them to the person buying them from me I couldn't believe how pathetic they sounded. I That's what was inside wuzzer's head but what came out of his mouth was, "These 401's are going to sound sweet in your home!" as he collected the cash. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montigue231 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ill give you $400 shipped for your marantz wuzzer...Lets make a deal! .......Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 If I end up getting a pre-amp the Marantz will definitely be up for sale. If I just get an amp I'll have to keep the Marantz as a pre-amp. I have to wait until towards the end of the month to see what my bonuses will be before I can make a purchase though. Good thing the Emotiva sale goes through December 31st! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaming eye Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 You know you get 30 days in home trial so just get it and see for your self , if you do not like it your only out the shipping back , but I bet you will keep it Emotiva amps are very clean and neutral sounding and in my experience out board amp have always sounded better then AVR`s even if there the same watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon summit Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 You know you get 30 days in home trial so just get it and see for your self , if you do not like it your only out the shipping back , but I bet you will keep it Emotiva amps are very clean and neutral sounding and in my experience out board amp have always sounded better then AVR`s even if there the same watts Don't forget you've got to pay the shipping back on that beast. The cost for shipping mine back if I had returned my XPA-5 would have been around $70-80 dollars, I can't remember the exact amount. The thing weighs 75 lbs so not cheap to ship back. Just a reminder that the free 30 home trial isn't truely free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 You know you get 30 days in home trial so just get it and see for your self , if you do not like it your only out the shipping back , but I bet you will keep it Emotiva amps are very clean and neutral sounding and in my experience out board amp have always sounded better then AVR`s even if there the same watts Yes, I'm glad they have the 30 day trial period. I guess as of right now I'm just waiting to see exactly which amp I'm going to get and also if I'm able to get a pre-amp along with it. The UPA-2 for $249 + $25 shipping looks like an incredible bargain. Then again, the XPA-2 would be quite nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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