Emotiva XPA HC-1, User Manual

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XPA HC-1
Features
The XPA HC-1 High Current Monoblock Power Amplifier is an audiophile-grade power amplifier
that provides a single channel of superb quality audio amplification. The XPA HC-1 features
our fully discrete, high-current, short signal path class A/B output section, combined with the
Optimized Class H™ power supply topology we developed for our iconic XPR amplifiers, and our
new, powerful yet light weight and efficient, audiophile grade Switch Mode Power Supply.
Welcome to the XPA HC-1... the next generation of power amplification for the audiophile who
wants it all: superb sound quality and lasting value.
Features of the new XPA HC-1 monoblock power amplifier:
• True audiophile-quality sound
- as with all of our amplifiers, the XPA HC-1 power amplifier
was designed first and foremost to sound superb in all types of audio systems.
• A true monoblock
- Each XPA HC-1 powers a single channel, for the ultimate in audiophile
quality performance.
• Great sounding Class A/B output stage
- ensures smooth detailed sound and incredibly
natural imaging - without a trace of harshness or strain.
• Optimized Class H™ power supply topology
- delivers improved efficiency without
compromising audio performance.
• Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) - offers all of the performance of a traditional linear
power supply, while improving efficiency and reliability, and reducing overall weight.
• Top quality parts and construction throughout
- promise years of reliable service.
• Totally stable
- designed for use in the real world, with real speakers.
• Compact heavy steel 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 connector
- provide a reliable connection with a
wide variety of audio interconnects.
• Choice of balanced or unbalanced inputs - controlled by a high-reliability metal toggle
switch to ensure long service life.
• Remote trigger input and output
- allow the XPA HC-1 to be turned on by trigger-enabled
equipment, and to activate other trigger-enabled equipment.
• Audiophile-grade fault protection
- entirely transparent under normal conditions, yet
protects the amp and your other equipment from all common fault conditions.
• Universal AC line voltage operation -
the XPA HC-1 operates on any line voltage between
100 VAC and 250 VAC; and is protected from faults by a rugged resettable circuit breaker.
• Standard IEC power inlet -
fits all standard and audiophile IEC power cables.
• Fully five year warranty
- ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your XPA HC-1 monoblocks for
years to come.
You can find more information about the XPA HC-1 on our website at www.emotiva.com.