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[mattjtaylor2809]

Hello,

For some strange reason I didn't have a lot of luck searching the forum for info on the USA-1's so apologies if this has been done to death?

Anyway, what I would like to know is a descroption of the sound from this Emotiva combo, mainly via the UPA-200 (run from L & R).

The reason I'm asking this is that I'm quite sensative to bright sounding amplification so I just want to check this before I go down this road with Emotiva.

I was originally looking at thier UPA mono-blocks but these have been removed (I've emailed Emotiva).

So, if anyone has this combo, can you pls let me know your thoughts on the SQ from this set up

Cheers
Matt

[L J T]

I have the USP-1, UPA-2 and 2 x UPA-1's. I find all their gear pretty neutral. They produce a good clean sound and the monos are powering my Electrostats quite easily. The electrostats are very transparent and show up and deficiencies in source/amplification.

They seem to work extremely well with my Rega Apollo and DAC.

The UPA-2 I have is the model before they changed them to the UPA-200. They have enough power for most applications and speakers available.

[mattjtaylor2809]

Thanks L J T,

I've had an email back from Emotiva saying that the have retired the UPA-1's fromm service but they will be replaced with a XPA-100 in the next 3 months. They also indicated their newer stereo pre (XCM-1) will be available soon.

I might just pull the trigger on the USP-1 with the UPA-200 + 500 & be done with it.

Cheers
Matt

[buddyev]

These look like a great bargain. I will be really interested in your opinion of them when you get them. Have you priced the shipping yet?

[mattjtaylor2809]

I did have a quote a while back ; just waiting for an update from them.

[PaKL]

Out of curiosity and a desire to get a good power amp I requested a quote on the UPA-200 yesterday.
The quote was $507 to North Queensland.

[Smoovie]

Will have to let us know how you go Matt. Was looking at the same combo to replace my vintage Nikko.