XPA-DR1 vs Legacy Audio Powerbloc2
The Powerbloc2's power @ 8ω is 325W against the XPA-DR1's 650W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 122 dB, its power @ 4ω 650W against 1.0kW, and its damping factor >1000 against >500.
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The Emotiva XPA-DR1 is a true monoblock power amplifier featuring a single Differential Reference Amplifier Module powered by a dedicated 3kW switch mode power supply (SMPS). It provides massive power, superb dynamics, incredible resolution, and absolute control with a jet-black noise floor. The fully balanced, differential design uses matched pairs of Class A/B amplifier modules with Optimized Soft-Switch Class H topology for high efficiency without compromising sound quality. Low distortion and wide bandwidth reveal nuances in high-resolution sources, driving difficult speakers with authority. Available in full-sized 19" deep and compact 15" deep chassis options.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Powerbloc2's power @ 8ω is 325W against the XPA-DR1's 650W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 122 dB, its power @ 4ω 650W against 1.0kW, and its damping factor >1000 against >500.
The T1500's power @ 8ω is 575W against the XPA-DR1's 650W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 122 dB, and its damping factor >400 against >500. Both share power @ 4ω (1.0kW).
The Evolution One's power @ 8ω is 450W against the XPA-DR1's 650W, its power @ 4ω 900W against 1.0kW, its signal-to-noise 116 dB against 122 dB, and its thd 0.020% against 0.100%.
The XPA-DR3 Gen3's power @ 8ω is 450W against the XPA-DR1's 650W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 122 dB, and its power @ 4ω 600W against 1.0kW. Both share damping factor (>500).
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