Dengnath Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I currently am running two rf-82iis off of a parasound hca1000a thats putting out 125 w rms a channel.... I am looking at upgrading amps but can decide on what to do? Add a parasound 1500a for the fronts and use the 1000a for my center? Get a emotiva xpa-3 and power the fronts and my center? Get a emotiva xpa-2 for the fronts and use the parasound for my center? Or just break down and get the Xpa-5? Or i might just be heading in the total wrong direction here, is it worth giving up a quality parasound for emotiva? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm a fan of Parasound, they make good amps. but the 1000a has never been a standout amp for them.The 1500a on the other hand is a good amp and gets good reviews.I don't think you need more than 125 good watts for the 82's, which I used to own.There is nothing wrong with more power though.The good Parasound amps may be a little better than Emotivas lower priced amps, but I doubt you could tell me which is which if you did not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dengnath Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Will the xpa-3's power be sufficient or do I need to go with the 2 for the bigger power supply ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think the 3 would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 id probably just get the xpa5 and sell your other amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have a 3 and it has more than enough juice for my 62's. Even if I wanted to upgrade my speakers, there still enough power. But if I had to do it over I would get the 5. I can't buy a pre-amp/ processor with out having to buy another 2 channel amp if I want to run a 5.1. I see that you already have an amp so the 3 would work just fine unless your hurting for space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 worth it... Emotivas are cheap. ask your self, is a Bryston worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtrp Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have never heard a Parasound with my 83's. However I have owned the XPA-2, XPA-3 and XPA-5 and have been very pleased with each amp. I bought an XPA-3 first, sold the XPA-3, upgraded to an XPA-5, then upgraded again adding the XPA-2 and two new surrounds for 7.1. I never got to do any side by side testing with the XPA-3 and XPA-2, however there is little if any difference in terms of main channel sound quality between the XPA-5 and XPA-2, they are pretty much dead even in terms of what I can hear with my ears. I imagine the results would be the same between all three amps. The spec sheets and reviews you'll read will prove this out as well. The multi-channel XPA amps are all very comparable in terms of ratings and performance. Customer service at Emo is great. I have never heard of any horror stories, except with the XPA-1, which is a different amp all together than the multi-channel XPA series. Dollar for dollar Emotiva multi-channel amps are the best value on the market, I refuse to buy anything else. Sure a Bryston, Parasound, Outlaw, McIntosh all might sound, look and be better products, but are they really hundreds or thousands of dollars better? I don't think so. If you can wait a bit, I think they run a XPA special sometime around this time of year that will save you a couple hundred. Also look at http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=emporium&action=display&thread=22458 The Emotiva version of the Klipsch Garage sale for good used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 ^that is exactly my point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigTbarker Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Big + 1 !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigTbarker Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I have never heard a Parasound with my 83's. However I have owned the XPA-2, XPA-3 and XPA-5 and have been very pleased with each amp. I bought an XPA-3 first, sold the XPA-3, upgraded to an XPA-5, then upgraded again adding the XPA-2 and two new surrounds for 7.1. I never got to do any side by side testing with the XPA-3 and XPA-2, however there is little if any difference in terms of main channel sound quality between the XPA-5 and XPA-2, they are pretty much dead even in terms of what I can hear with my ears. I imagine the results would be the same between all three amps. The spec sheets and reviews you'll read will prove this out as well. The multi-channel XPA amps are all very comparable in terms of ratings and performance. Customer service at Emo is great. I have never heard of any horror stories, except with the XPA-1, which is a different amp all together than the multi-channel XPA series. Dollar for dollar Emotiva multi-channel amps are the best value on the market, I refuse to buy anything else. Sure a Bryston, Parasound, Outlaw, McIntosh all might sound, look and be better products, but are they really hundreds or thousands of dollars better? I don't think so. If you can wait a bit, I think they run a XPA special sometime around this time of year that will save you a couple hundred. Also look at http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=emporium&action=display&thread=22458 The Emotiva version of the Klipsch Garage sale for good used. Big +1 forgot to quote sorry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigma Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have a XPA-5 for sale in the Garage section http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/159117.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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