XPA-2 Gen2 vs Parasound HCA-2205A
The HCA-2205A's power @ 8ω is 220W against the XPA-2 Gen2's 300W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 500W, and its thd 0.030% against 0.070%. Both share class (AB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$599
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the XPA-2 Gen2
The Emotiva XPA-2 Gen2 is a two-channel audiophile power amplifier featuring a fully discrete dual differential Class A/B design with a massive 1,200VA toroidal transformer. It delivers 300W RMS per channel at 8Ω (500W at 4Ω) with 0.07% THD, and can operate in monoblock mode for 1000W output. The Gen2 version introduced mechanical upgrades including gold-plated RCA jacks, reduced gain structure (29dB), and a lower-noise circuit design compared to its predecessor.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 500W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.070%
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 196.85 × 482.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 34.02 kg (75 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 300W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions