Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3 7 Channel Power Amplifier

Description

XPA-7 Gen3

The power amplifier performs the simple but critical job of boosting the output signals from each channel of your stereo preamp or surround sound processor to the level necessary to drive your loudspeakers. While this may seem trivial, a really good power amp is essential to having a great audio system, because any flaws in the performance of your power amp are going to limit the performance of your entire system. Every amplifier in the new Third Generation XPA series was carefully designed to deliver superb technical performance, unsurpassed sound quality, and an exceptionally accurate and dynamic rendition of all types of music, thus ensuring that your entire system will sound its absolute best. Each individual XPA amplifier is modular, and can be customised to provide exactly the power and number of channels you need today, and expanded later if your needs change; and multiple matching chassis enable you to add even more channels, or more power, for a near endless variety of options.

Protection

The new XPA-7 is a high-performance seven-channel audiophile-grade power amplifier, meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality and dynamic power for a variety of advanced home theater configurations. With all seven slots populated by high-powered single-channel modules, it is ideal for driving all seven main channels in a 7.1 surround sound setup, elevating movie and music experiences with clarity and precision. It also excels in powering a premium 5.1 system where the front speakers are bi-amped for enhanced control and sonic detail. Additionally, the XPA-7 is a perfect match for immersive Atmos or DTS\:X systems, easily handling the seven main channels while height speakers are managed separately. In terms of power output, the amplifier delivers a robust 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms with all channels driven, 300 watts into 8 ohms with two channels driven, and an impressive 490 watts per channel into 4 ohms with two channels driven making it a versatile and powerful core for any serious home audio setup.

Regulated Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)

One of the design enhancements shared by all of Emotiva’s new XPA power amplifiers is their new, specially designed, high current, switch mode power supply (SMPS). Emotiva’s powerful, intelligent new power supply offers all of the benefits of a classic transformer-based design, but avoids virtually all of the limitations. It can deliver over 3 kW of fully regulated power, which ensures optimum performance under a wide range of load conditions, and plenty of dynamic power to ensure that musical peaks will never be compressed or limited. However, it’s also more efficient, more reliable, and much lighter.

Class A/B Sound Quality Meets Optimized Class H Efficiency

The High-Powered Single Channel Modules used in the XPA-7 utilize a fully analog Class A/B output stage, and Emotiva’s highly regarded Soft-Switch™ Optimized Class H power supply topology, which increases their efficiency significantly without compromising their superb Class A/B performance and sound quality. At low power levels, each channel operates on a relatively low supply voltage, to minimize quiescent power consumption and standby power losses. Then, when the demand for power increases, it instantly and seamlessly switches to a higher voltage rail to ensure that the signal passes cleanly and without clipping. This process happens on a continuous basis in real time, allowing greater overall efficiency, cooler operation, longer component life, reduced power consumption, and increased reliability.

Technical Specifications

Power Output

Audio Performance

Input / Output

Control & Protection

Dimensions & Weight