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Emotiva equipmet, how good is it?

I don’t have a big budget but need to start making a decent listening system. I have a couple of options open to me for some equipment. All used since I seem to be able to get a better bang for my buck. Wanted to know what people thought, but of course I know opinions don’t matter as much as my ears so just let me know if you have used or heard either of these pieces. Or if you think something is similar toss it out there.
XPA-100. I have a chance to get 2 for just over $500PT-100. Around $200
Someone also suggested I simplify and just buy a new Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier
Looking at using my current speakers which are Dali Ikon6 and I also have Totem Dreamcatchers. Oh and the room is about a 11 x 16. And yes I saw the opps in the title but it won’t let me fix the spelling of Equipment.

Thanks for your thoughts.
schwantner
hawk28
104 posts
 
Since about 2010, I've owned various pieces of Emotiva gear. Overall,  they represent great value. In my opinion,  the Amps are best suited for home theater, as I have no desire to upgrade my amps due the sheer power and bass presence they present. It is in two channel performance where they show their limitations. Hop this helps. Good luck.
initforthemusic
237 posts
 
Owned a XPA-2 for a while (for a planned Home Theatre, which never eventuated). My higher end Amps showed up the XPA-2 limitations in 2 Channel. For a Heavy in Weight Amp, it's a little lightweight in Performance. Lacks Slam and Grip on Bass, Cymbals are like they are being Tapped instead of Struck. They are what they are, and if you're on a tight budget they can fill the void till funds permit something better. Or they will do the job if you are more "casually" into audio, unlike many on here who are always looking to up the ante in Performance.
vineman55
14 posts
 
"XPR amps were slightly soft and cold sounding due to the stock fuses they had in those amps..."
So I have an XPR amp that's been in a box for several years.  Should I break that thing out and change fuses? 
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