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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
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viridian
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Stereo5 Emotiva gear is made in China, not the USA.

Naim and Totem have always been considered a great match. You might take a look at a used Naim Nait 5i for $700-$800. Good luck, no matter your direction.
johnto
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I think the older Emo stuff is from China most of the new line is at least assembled here  according to their web page.
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viridian
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Right you are, apologies to Stereo5. When I checked the site I randomly pulled up this little beauty that says it is made in China on the back, but Kudos to Emotiva, much of it appears to be assembled in the USA; good for them!

https://emotiva.com/collections/application-stereo/products/a-100
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audioman58
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It is decent entry level amplifiers not much more grounding is not tops vs a good multi-way star grounding system can hear hum on certain systems. , their $4k processor is very good though , good for the money .their processor is more upper end .

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lordrootman
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I was using one of their amps I think XPA 5 gen 1 returned it and buy a vintage Harman Kardon signature 1.5 $250 and PA2400 $240 never looks back 
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