XPR-1 vs Legacy Audio Powerbloc2
The Powerbloc2's power @ 8ω is 325W against the XPR-1's 1.0kW, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 118 dB, and its power @ 4ω 650W against 1.8kW. Both share damping factor (>1000).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,199
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About the XPR-1
The Emotiva XPR-1 is a high-power monoblock power amplifier rated to deliver 1,000 watts RMS into 8 ohms and 1,750 watts RMS into 4 ohms at less than 0.1% THD. It uses a fully balanced, discrete Class A/B differential output stage with Emotiva’s Optimized Class-H power-supply topology, a 2.5 kVA toroidal transformer, and 240,000 µF of filter capacitance. The amplifier provides RCA and XLR inputs, a damping factor greater than 1,000, and a frequency response of 5 Hz–80 kHz (−3 dB). It measures 9.5 × 17 × 19.5 inches and weighs 99 pounds.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 1.0kW @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.8kW @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >1000
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 3.5V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 118 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 241.3 × 495.3 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 44.91 kg (99 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 1000W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions