joshjp Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Does anybody here have this amp?, if so how did it help out your system, i currently have the Pioneer VSX-1121.[^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If I am reading the spec sheet . HERE correctly, you would not be able to take advantage of an amp because it only has 0.1 preouts (only preout is for sub). I am a little confused now though, because it does say its a 7.2 receiver but only one preout for a sub. If it did have preouts, I think you would hear improvement, but not a whole lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The photo looks like it has preouts.If you wanted to crank it up I think you would notice a nice improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 if you were able to utilize the UPA-5 i would say it owuld definitly be an upgrade. I dont have time to check right now but if that receiver you have has class D amps in it then the improvement may not be noticable. If its a regular class AB though the emotiva would be a good upgrade. I am rocking 125 x 7 from outlaw and it cranks my 7's without hesitation. Receivers lack in the power umpf department of performing at high volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 17, 2012 Moderators Share Posted May 17, 2012 Yes, it has preouts, even for two subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 thanks for your comments i dont know if its a class d or a/b i cant find it anywere on ther website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 also the seller is selling it for $450 shipped do you guys think its to much, they new UPA-500 is $399 shipped from emotiva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 That seems pretty odd the official spec sheets on pioneer's website are wrong. Sorry for the confusion, I'll have to start actually looking at pictures for now on. For 50$ more, I am thinking you would be much happier with the UPA-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 no problem, i might talk him down to $400[:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBXeRo Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 if you're going to get the pioneer witht he purpose of using it as a pre/pro, get a umc-1? http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/umc1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 He has the AVR already, just looking to add a UPA-5 into the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I think the benefit of owning the upa-5 would be if you ever got rid of your pioneer and went straight processor you could run all your speakers. But I think you should hold off for the xpa-3 that you really want in case you ever upgrade the front three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The XPA-5 is on sale right now, so it isn't a whole lot more than the XPA-3. According to my calculator, it's about 110$ more. I would say that is well worth the extra 2 channels if he does decide to go that route. If he can get the UPA-5 for 400$ though, that would be a great deal, and he could always upgrade to an xpa-2 for his fronts if he felt the need as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The XPA-5 is on sale, so at the moment, it is only about 120$ more than the XPA-3. The UPA-5 at 400$ is a pretty darn good deal, and if he really wanted, he could get an XPA-2 down the road for his fronts. Now you guys have me wondering if I will hear a difference getting a XPA-2 for my RF-83s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 thanks for all of the comments so far, do you guys think the processor is better on the umc-1, then my Poineer VSX-1121?. I dont think ill upgrade for awhile as im happy with the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoker2c Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 thanks for all of the comments so far, do you guys think the processor is better on the umc-1, then my Poineer VSX-1121?. In a nutshell....YES I just replaced my Pioneer vsx9130 with the UMC-1 and it is far better in processing both audio and video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Josh, I do not think you will get a night and day dfference with the Emotiva. It depends on if you will eventually move to all separtes. I personally like the avr/amp combo. You get more power and having the avr as a pre-amp works very well. Separate pre-amps last about as long as an avr before you want new features. I am vey happy with the pre-amp in my Pioneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoker2c Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I am vey happy with the pre-amp in my Pioneer. I'd be happy too with a Pioneer Elite SC 35 pre amp. the 1121vsx is not in the same class and my 9130 is in the middle of the 2. The flexability and increased soundstage of the UMC-1 over my 9130vsx (rebadged sc-01 or 03 cant remember off top of head) made me a happy camper running it off an old Carver a705 amp. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Congratulations on the new pre-amp and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshjp Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ok thanks guys for all of your comment, im going to get the UPA-5, next friday, so when i get it i will tell you how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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