XPA HC-1 vs XPA-3
The XPA-3's power @ 4ω is 550W against the XPA HC-1's 600W and its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 120 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (300W) and thd (0.005%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$989 - $1,198
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the XPA HC-1
The Emotiva XPA HC-1 is a single-channel, high-current monoblock power amplifier from Emotiva’s XPA Gen3 family. It uses a fully discrete, dual-differential Class A/B output stage and an optimized Class H high-efficiency switch-mode power supply. The amplifier accepts either balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input, provides 300 watts RMS into 8 ohms and 600 watts RMS into 4 ohms, and is designed to drive demanding loudspeakers. It includes microprocessor-controlled protection, gold-plated five-way speaker terminals, and 12-volt trigger input and output connections. Published dimensions and measurements vary slightly by source and measurement convention; the manufacturer’s commonly cited physical dimensions are approximately 213 mm wide, 194 mm high, and 483 mm deep including feet and connectors.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 600W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 120 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- five-way binding posts
Key Specifications
Impedance: 8Ω
Power: 300W
Frequency: 5-80000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions