XPA-1 Gen2 vs XPA C
The XPA C's power @ 8ω is 300W against the XPA-1 Gen2's 600W and its power @ 4ω 550W against 1.0kW. Both share thd (0.100%) and class (AB).
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The Emotiva XPA-1 Gen 2 is a monoblock power amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking high power and sound quality. It delivers 600 watts RMS into 8 ohms and 1,000 watts RMS into 4 ohms with 0.1% THD. It features a fully balanced, fully discrete, quad differential design with an ultra-high current, short signal path, and selectable Class A/AB operation. The front panel includes a switch to engage Class A mode, providing 60 watts of pure Class A power while retaining up to 600 watts in Class A/B mode. The amplifier supports both balanced and unbalanced inputs and is built with a 1,200VA toroidal transformer and 120,000 µF filter capacitance for stable power delivery. It weighs 73 pounds and measures 7.75" H x 17" W x 19" D. The XPA-1 Gen 2 is known for combining raw power with finesse, making it suitable for demanding stereo or home theater applications.
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The XPA C's power @ 8ω is 300W against the XPA-1 Gen2's 600W and its power @ 4ω 550W against 1.0kW. Both share thd (0.100%) and class (AB).
The KAV-2250's power @ 8ω is 250W against the XPA-1 Gen2's 600W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 1.0kW, its thd 0.030% against 0.100%, and its weight 32 kg (71 lbs) against 33.11 kg (73 lbs).
The XPA-DR1's power @ 8ω is 650W against the XPA-1 Gen2's 600W. Both share power @ 4ω (1.0kW), thd (0.100%), and class (AB).
The Evolution One's power @ 8ω is 450W against the XPA-1 Gen2's 600W, its power @ 4ω 900W against 1.0kW, its thd 0.020% against 0.100%, and its class A against AB.
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