I have not yet reviewed one of their power amplifiers, but Emotiva’s new X-Series XPA Gen3 user-configurable modular amplifier ($899) seems mighty intriguing. It uses plug-in modules and a class-H switch-mode power supply that switches between low- and high-voltage B+ rails as the signal demands. The XPA Gen3 can be configured as a one-channel, two-channel, five-channel, or seven-channel amplifier.

All Emotiva XPA Gen3 amplifiers provide 300Wpc into 8 ohms, 550Wpc into 4 ohms, and 800Wpc into 2 ohms. And to my eye, they look high-tech professional in a sci-fi, street rod, NASA kind of way. (Presently, I'm working on a review of Emotiva’s $299 SP-1 MC/MM phono preamp and line extender—which uniquely adds phono capability and extra line inputs to any line-level-equipped source.)

Log in or register to post comments COMMENTS Chinese-made and no dealers Submitted by deckeda on January 12, 2017 - 8:15pm it works; that's the recipe for the "giving it away" you mention Log in or register to post comments Gun to your head? Submitted by kevon27 on January 23, 2017 - 6:52am It's a good thing no one is forcing you to buy Emotiva gear. Log in or register to post comments Built in America and we love dealers! Submitted by Big Dan on January 27, 2017 - 2:17pm For the record, over half of Emotiva's sales come from products made in America, right here in our Franklin, Tennessee facility. Including the XPA Series amplifiers featured in this article. More American made products are being added to our lineup all of the time. We have an open door policy for visitors, so you can come see for yourself. Also, Emotiva supports the direct sale channel AND speciality dealers and integrators. We have over 60 US dealers and many International distributors. This list is growing daily. Log in or register to post comments

it works; that's the recipe for the "giving it away" you mention

It's a good thing no one is forcing you to buy Emotiva gear.

For the record, over half of Emotiva's sales come from products made in America, right here in our Franklin, Tennessee facility. Including the XPA Series amplifiers featured in this article. More American made products are being added to our lineup all of the time. We have an open door policy for visitors, so you can come see for yourself.

Also, Emotiva supports the direct sale channel AND speciality dealers and integrators. We have over 60 US dealers and many International distributors. This list is growing daily.