Emotiva XPA5 vs Wyred MC5

[Armbender]

Looking at possibly upgrading my current XPA5. Wondering if anyone has any direct comparison to the Wyred 4 Sound MC5 that could give some results

My current set-up is listed below.

Elacs run at 4ohm if that makes a change in opinion

[Hdale85]

Well, different topology's and what not. The Wyred 4 sound stuff is quite a bit more money I believe, and they are ICE module amps which are Class D. The Emotiva is Class A/B. Both would be good choices and are well built.

[Hdale85]

Yeah that MC5 retails for like 1999 it seems, that's over twice the cost of the XPA-5. I doubt many have compared them side by side as they are in such different price brackets. The MC5 does have more power, but it is Class D so may sound a bit different. It should run cooler though and is certainly a lot slimmer.

Since your mains are some bigger towers you may want to consider looking for an upgrade for just the L/R. If you could find a used Emotiva RPA-1 or RPA-2, they are fantastic for music and what not. Or even just going for the XPA-2 might be a nice upgrade for music. Of course with Emotiva you get the 30 day trial if you're buying new so you have a chance to send it back if you feel it wasn't worth it.

[Armbender]

I was actually just considering the xpa2

[stuofsci02]

Is this to run B&W DM 600 S3?

[Armbender]

Is this to run B&W DM 600 S3?

Those are the rears, the Elac 248's are mains and Elac 241 centre

[stuofsci02]

Ahhhh... Did you get them in Feb of this year?

[Hdale85]

I was actually just considering the xpa2

You could also try 2 UPA-1's as they are supposed to be pretty nice as well. I really loved my RPA-2 though and I wish I kept it.

[Armbender]

Good information.keep it up.Thanks.

I agree, thanks.

[Kevin P]

I agree, thanks.

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