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#337994 - 02/11/11 12:48 PM Need an amp
zuter Offline
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Registered: 01/21/07
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I now need help in choosing the right amp for my needs. I’ve narrowed it down to either Emotiva XPA series or Outlaw. From a personal stand point I like the looks of the Outlaw much better but it is the SQ that really matters. This is where you all come in. Please feel free to give me your impressions or other recommendations.

Thanks in advance.
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#338000 - 02/11/11 12:58 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: zuter]
Wid Offline
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If you like the Outlaw then get the Outlaw. There should be no audible difference between the two.
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#338017 - 02/11/11 02:24 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: Wid]
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There should be no sound quality differences between the amps, as long as they're kept below clipping. The Outlaw multi-channel, are built by ATI (in the US), and are rock solid.
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#338019 - 02/11/11 02:25 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: Wid]
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the reasons an amp would not sound good is if it's overdriven or broken.
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#338024 - 02/11/11 02:48 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: J. B.]
BobTheAlterBoy Offline
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Originally Posted By: J. Bellemare
the reasons an amp would not sound good is if it's overdriven or broken.

,or being use to listen to The XX.
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#338033 - 02/11/11 03:12 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: BobTheAlterBoy]
zuter Offline
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Registered: 01/21/07
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Thanks All

You're right, I like the Outlaw - I should buy the Outlaw!
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#338038 - 02/11/11 03:22 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: zuter]
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What Outlaw model are you looking at?
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#338096 - 02/11/11 07:53 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: PorterPlex]
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Have the amp shipped to my place so I can test it out for you first; wouldn't want you to receive a defective product wink
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#338117 - 02/11/11 10:17 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: PorterPlex]
zuter Offline
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 81
Originally Posted By: sirquack
What Outlaw model are you looking at?


The 7500 for my 5 speaker setup, M80's, VP180 and QS8's.
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#338118 - 02/11/11 10:21 PM Re: Need an amp [Re: jakewash]
zuter Offline
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Registered: 01/21/07
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Originally Posted By: jakewash
Have the amp shipped to my place so I can test it out for you first; wouldn't want you to receive a defective product wink


That's very decent of you...no, wait...NOT wink
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