XPA-3 Gen3 vs Acurus A200x5
The A200x5's power @ 8ω is 200W against the XPA-3 Gen3's 300W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 550W, and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 117 dB. Both share damping factor (>500).
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The Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3 is a three-channel power amplifier designed for home theater systems, providing powerful and clean amplification for Left, Centre, and Right channels. It features three high-powered single-channel modules with a regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and a blend of Class A/B and Class H amplifier technologies for optimal power efficiency and sound quality. The amplifier delivers 300 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms with less than 0.1% THD when one channel is driven, and up to 550 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms. Even with all three channels driven, it provides 275 watts per channel at 8 ohms. It offers a broad frequency response from 5 Hz to 80 kHz, a high damping factor over 500, and a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 117 dB at rated power. The XPA-3 Gen3 includes protection against overheating, shorted speaker connections, and ground faults. It is built in the USA with a sturdy steel chassis and weighs 39 lbs unboxed. The amplifier supports both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs with selectable input per channel and features trigger input/output for system integration. Its modular design allows for upgrade potential and flexibility in multi-channel configurations.
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The A200x5's power @ 8ω is 200W against the XPA-3 Gen3's 300W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 550W, and its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 117 dB. Both share damping factor (>500).
The XPA-4 Gen3 matches the XPA-3 Gen3 on power @ 8ω (300W), power @ 4ω (550W), signal-to-noise (117 dB), and damping factor (>500).
The BasX A3+'s power @ 8ω is 140W against the XPA-3 Gen3's 300W, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 117 dB, and its power @ 4ω 200W against 550W. Both share damping factor (>500).
The HCA-1205A's power @ 8ω is 140W against the XPA-3 Gen3's 300W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 550W, and its damping factor >800 against >500. Both share signal-to-noise (117 dB).
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