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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.
M80's, VP180 and QS8's. Marantz AV 7005 pre/pro Outlaw 7700 power amp SVS SB12 sub
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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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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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the reasons an amp would not sound good is if it's overdriven or broken.
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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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Thanks All
You're right, I like the Outlaw - I should buy the Outlaw!
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What Outlaw model are you looking at?
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350 AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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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
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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What Outlaw model are you looking at? The 7500 for my 5 speaker setup, M80's, VP180 and QS8's.
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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 That's very decent of you...no, wait...NOT
M80's, VP180 and QS8's. Marantz AV 7005 pre/pro Outlaw 7700 power amp SVS SB12 sub
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Bob Kay: Ha HA !! Nice callback.
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I just read on the Outlaw forum that later this month they'll be anouncing a new line in their "home theater and two-channel audio". http://ubb.outlawaudio.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=85748#Post85748I think I'll wait until then before making my purchase. Besides Mark, our house sound tech, lent me a Bryston amp so I don't need anything right away.
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Lent you a Bryston amp! Can I come over to play?
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Hey Jason
It's an older 4B Bryston (two channel/mono block - switchable). I have it hooked to the M80's via the receiver's preouts.
He told me of a cool way to listen to CD's, you hook the amp straight to the player. The amp has two hidden dials that control volume - 0 to 100%. Setting it to 0 I started the cd and slowly turned up the volume. This gave me my first "WOW" moment with my 80's. And that was only between 1/3 and 1/2 on the volume!
He has several 4B's and some 3B's that he might consider selling, interested?
M80's, VP180 and QS8's. Marantz AV 7005 pre/pro Outlaw 7700 power amp SVS SB12 sub
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Very! I ran my wifes iPod through an A1400 in a similar fashion and the iPod has volume control so that was not a concern; talk about the best iPod player there is
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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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 Then send it to me, Jay, and I'll test it for possible aesthetic flaws. Just don't box it up because I won't be able to open it!
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Brystons have transferable warranties, don't they?
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Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
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Bryston will even "refresh" an amp still under warranty with new and updated parts for a minimal charge. Of course all that comes from the upfront cost.
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