Emotiva XPA-1 - Manual (Page 9)

Emotiva X Series Amplifiers Overview
The X series amplifiers were designed for multiple applications, and work well in both home theater and musical settings.
They were engineered to be highly responsive, dynamic and deliver a clear, neutral and natural sound.
XPA‐1
This amplifier works extremely well for stereo use (requires two amplifiers), and offers an extremely dynamic home theater
experience – tons of power while retaining an open, relaxed sound miles away from listening fatigue.
Fully balanced with a quad differential input stage and a discrete front end. It features 24 output devices and delivers 500
watts into 8 ohms, and 1,000 into 4 ohms. The XPA‐1 is for serious audiophiles who want a very detailed, clean sound.
Recommended for left and right channels, left, right, and center channels, or all channels (one amplifier per channel)
XPA‐2
This two channel amplifier packs a punch as either a stand‐alone stereo amplifier, or as an amplifier for the left and right
channels in your home theater. Combining it with an XPA‐5 makes a formidable 7 channel system.
The XPA‐2 boasts a larger transformer than the XPA‐5 or XPA‐3, as well as more secondary capacitance, larger power
modules and higher rail voltage. An extremely robust output section (12 output devices) maximizes power and delivers
exceptional performance.
Rated at 250 watts into 8 ohms, 500 watts into 4 ohms (minimum rating – it will peak higher). The XPA‐2 is also bridgeable
(for 8 ohm loads), transforming it into a potent monoblock.
XPA‐3
The XPA‐3 was brought to the X family as a ‘turbo charger’ for the average receiver. Simply put, a receiver’s amplifier cannot
compete with a separate amp. It’s just simply physics, due to the space limitations within the receiver.
The XPA‐3 rates at 200 watts per channel (8 ohms), and was designed to be used to power the left, right and center channels,
giving the receiver enough breathing space to adequately power the surrounds. Of course, it can be used with other
amplifiers in various configurations, with or without using a receiver.
XPA‐5
The first X series amplifier, and still the most popular. This five channel amplifier was the answer to the constant request for
‘more headroom, please’. An amplifier with ‘headroom’ has a power supply capable of peaking well beyond its continuous
rating, making it extremely dynamic, while retaining clear imaging and detail.
At 200 watts into 8 ohms (300 into 4 ohms), the XPA‐5 immediately raised the bar and became a classic. The backbone of a
serious home theater and stereo system, and easily combined with an XPA‐2 for an absolute knockout of a 7 channel setup.
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