Emotiva Gen 2 XPA-3, User Manual

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XPA-3
Features
The XPA-3 is an audiophile-grade power amplifier that provides three channels of superb quality
audio amplification. The XPA-3 features our fully discrete, high-current, short signal path class A/B
output section, and all of the cutting-edge design and high quality construction you’ve come to
expect from Emotiva. The new second generation XPA-3 includes all of the advanced engineering
and exceptional sound quality of our original XPA-3, but adds a few extra refinements that make it
even better.
Features offered by the second generation XPA-3 include:
• True audiophile-quality sound - the XPA-3 was designed first and foremost to sound superb
in both music and home theater systems.
• Great sounding Class A/B topology and advanced engineering - ensures smooth, detailed
sound and incredibly natural imaging while maintaining efficient performance.
• Heavy duty power supply with oversized toroidal transformer
- provides plenty of real
power for demanding program material, and has plenty of reserves to deliver signal peaks
without any sense of strain.
• Top quality parts and construction throughout
- promise years of reliable service.
• Totally stable
- designed for use in the real world, with real speakers.
• New styling
- an updated, more evolved version of our classic XPA amplifier style.
• Stealth mode -
lets you disable status LEDs for discreet operation.
• Heavy steel 4RU chassis with milled aluminum face plate
- provides strength and rugged
good looks.
• Gold plated five-way speaker binding posts with clear shields - allow you to use a wide
range of speaker cables with bare wires, lugs, or banana plugs.
• Solid machined gold-plated RCA input connectors - provide a reliable connection with a
wide variety of audio interconnects.
• Choice of balanced or unbalanced inputs - independently controlled by high-reliability
metal toggle switches ensure long service life.
• Remote trigger input and output
- allow the XPA-3 to be turned on by trigger-enabled
equipment, and to activate other trigger-enabled equipment.
• Audiophile-grade fault protection
- is entirely transparent under normal conditions, yet
protects the amp and your other equipment from all common fault conditions.
• Universal AC line voltage operation -
115 VAC or 230 VAC
(with automatic detection and switching).
• Standard IEC power inlet -
fits all standard and audiophile IEC power cables.
• Fully transferable five-year warranty
- ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your
XPA-3 for years to come (and helps the XPA-3 maintain its value).
You can find more information about the XPA-3 on our website at www.emotiva.com.