Quote Originally Posted by JohnMichael View Post
Emotiva XPA-2 vs Cerwin Vega CXA-8
One factor might quickly determine the answer. Note the power requirement for the C-V in their specs:

CXA-8 Specs

Does your friend have a nearby dryer or oven power outlet that he can split?

I confess that I'm not a fan of pro amps for use with anything other than subs. The Emotiva is a conventional class AB amp that weighs twice as much and doesn't require fans. My XPA-5 has proven to be reliable and decent soundng.