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classic,
It is possible your MPS-1 does not have the issues mine did, however, Lonnie from Emo replaced many of my mono's in the mps-1, had me try so called bi-amping, and even wanted me to do surgery to the limiter circuitry on the amp board, to resolve the issues. After 3 months, they just gave me my full money back. If most of you recall, I wasn't even playing music or movies that loud when the amps would kick into shutdown defcon 5. Randy, you and I have been over this topic several times. I also had to have an amp module swapped, but not for shut down reasons. The main reason for my posts on this topic is only to offer that not everyone with Emo amps has trouble driving M80's, although it seems I'm in the minority. I have a theory on this, but zero evidence to back it up. So to that end I will agree that those considering Emo amps for M80's should be cautious when selecting. Scott
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Hey Lorenzo, I never thought to check Canada Computers when I picked up my receiver. They are a good outfit. They tend to hire university geeks so the people in the store actually have more than a bit of a clue about the stuff they are selling. I buy most of my computer stuff there.
Fred
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Did I mention I hate computers?? Lots of IT people do to, sort of. Computers do all sorts of wierd stuff, mostly because the people setting them up don't quite understand what they are doing. I think your analogy is apt. Maybe 15 or 20 years ago pre pros offered something unique, but technology marches on and last year's leading edge is this year's ho-hum.
Fred
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Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
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Scott, you're not the only one. I am enjoying the my M80's more than ever since adding UPA-1's!
M80's,VP180,QS8's,Epik Empire X 2
Integra 50.1,3 Emotiva UPA-1's,Antimode 8033
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Pitbull24,
The more clean amount of power you feed your M80s with . . . greater will be their performance and your . . . reward / pleasure / enjoyment ! ! !
jc
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So I took a print out of the Canada Computers AVR-990 add with me to Futureshop today, and after the sales guy made the call to verify the model number they matched the price!
Nothing against CC, the are a good store with cool products, FS has better price protection and return policy.
The sales guy couldn't belive the price though. Less then half the sugested list price.
I am now the proud owner of a Denon AVR-990!
A pretty inexpensive pre/pro I figure.
paul
paul
Axiom M80, VP180, Qs8, EP500
Epson 3020
Rotel RB-880
Denon AVR-990
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That's one heck of a deal, Paul.
Half of communication is listening. You can't listen with your mouth.
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So I took a print out of the Canada Computers AVR-990 add with me to Futureshop today, and after the sales guy made the call to verify the model number they matched the price!
Nothing against CC, the are a good store with cool products, FS has better price protection and return policy.
The sales guy couldn't belive the price though. Less then half the sugested list price.
I am now the proud owner of a Denon AVR-990!
A pretty inexpensive pre/pro I figure.
paul Awesome Paul...Congrats on the new toy. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! 
2xM80 VP180 2xQS8 2xM3 HSU STF3 LG 60PS11 Denon 3808 ATI 1506 LCR 2xATI 1502 Oppo BDP-83
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Hey Lorenzo, I never thought to check Canada Computers when I picked up my receiver. They are a good outfit. They tend to hire university geeks so the people in the store actually have more than a bit of a clue about the stuff they are selling. I buy most of my computer stuff there. I only heard about it because I follow Red Flag Deals...it's a great site to look at if you're looking to buy something you need...or just empty out your wallet!!! 
2xM80 VP180 2xQS8 2xM3 HSU STF3 LG 60PS11 Denon 3808 ATI 1506 LCR 2xATI 1502 Oppo BDP-83
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Pitbull24,
The more clean amount of power you feed your M80s with . . . greater will be their performance and your . . . reward / pleasure / enjoyment ! ! ! JC, if the M80s are 90db efficient, and it takes 3 wpc actual output to produce 90 db in a hypothetical room environment, why would an amplifier capable of putting out 1000 watts sound better than an amplifier capable of putting out 20 watts per channel without clipping if either is only called upon to produce 90 db.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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