Emotiva LPA-1, 7 channel amplifier

[kexodusc]

Somehow I managed to get it out of the box and onto the island in the kitchen for the photo-op, but at this time I have no strength left to push the button on the camera.

The manual says the shelf it sits on will need to support 75 labs, and they ain't kidding! The purchase and shipping process went like a breeze, but getting this beast located and set up is going to be no easy feat.

Told ya, it is f'n heavy!!!
Make sure you pick the RIGHT shelf on your rack to put it on. Moving it is an even bigger ***** than initial setup.

Drop me a line if you have any questions....Enjoy.

[f0rge]

sweet rich, cant wait to read about the results.

[L.J.]

'bout time

[audio amateur]

Congrats man! But didn't you just get a shiny new receiver?
PS: watch your back if that thing is heavy

[Rich-n-Texas]

'bout time

What?
You're jealous 'cause you don't get any cookies this time.

AA, yes I did but I was dissapointed with the lack of power when all speakers were driven solely by the Yamaha. It seemed the power supply was a little bit lacking. The advice I got, along with another great bang-for-the-buck deal made it impossible to resist. I have no idea yet how I'm going to get it into the cabinet; I'm not supposed to put more than 40 lbs on any shelf, but the bottom shelf of this cabinet is actually the base so I'm going to give it a shot. It may end up on a stand by itself for the short term though, just so I can try it out.

[Mr Peabody]

You Emotiva guys taken the top off to check for bricks? You can tell which guys use their gym time eyeing the women instead of pressing the steel 75 lbs .........

[kexodusc]

You Emotiva guys taken the top off to check for bricks? You can tell which guys use their gym time eyeing the women instead of pressing the steel 75 lbs .........

I did take the top of mine. I'm not an authority on amplifier topology and layout, but nothing about it looked cheap or corner-cutting. It's got a big PSU and giant heatsinks. The chassis is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but probably had to be to support the guts inside.

It's a far cry from the 7 channel amp in my $1000 + receiver. If I ever get a camera I'll take a pic of the two side by side. I'd love for someone to argue then that all watts are created equal...

[Rich-n-Texas]

I'm definately regretting the year long absence from the gym. This is the biggest and heaviest piece of audio equipment I've ever owned. If not heavier, it's at least AS heavy as my DLP TV.

BTW, the rubber feet are stinky.

[Rich-n-Texas]

I did take the top of mine. I'm not an authority on amplifier topology and layout, but nothing about it looked cheap or corner-cutting. It's got a big PSU and giant heatsinks. The chassis is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but probably had to be to support the guts inside...

I have no intention of EVER taking anything other than the plastic strip that covers the LED display off. Not with my luck. The picture on the website works just fine.

Errr..... well, now the picture above that he just snuck in there!

[Rich-n-Texas]

Hmmm... 110 posts and no sign of pix.
I rekon he doesn't approve of these amps.

[L.J.]

Dude, your still not hooked up? What the heck are you doing over there anyways? You've had the amp for almost 24 hours now....sheesh.

[kexodusc]

Hmmm... 110 posts and no sign of pix.
I rekon he doesn't approve of these amps.

You figure out where you're putting that thing yet?

[Rich-n-Texas]

My back went out.

[Rich-n-Texas]

You figure out where you're putting that thing yet?

[kexodusc]

Great...I'll have to wait to get home to see that picture...work seems to be blocking Photobucket.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Maybe it's too big...

[L.J.]

That's pretty funny. Mine(when I eventually get one) is gonna go in my bedroom. I'll have to put it on the floor with a board under it or something.

Rich, couyld you post a bigger pic

[Rich-n-Texas]

I was able to scrounge up three RCA patch cords that were used as IC's in my old old Pioneer receiver, CDP, and cassette deck setup as a temporary AVR ==> Amp connection, but I'm considering these as the final choice:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/6channel/index.htm

Unless someone talks me out of it, I'm going to order them this weekend.

[L.J.]

I was able to scrounge up three RCA patch cords that were used as IC's in my old old Pioneer receiver, CDP, and cassette deck setup as a temporary AVR ==> Amp connection, but I'm considering these as the final choice:

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/6channel/index.htm

Unless someone talks me out of it, I'm going to order them this weekend.

That's what I'm going with.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Can't wait to get Sticky Bobby's reaction to my high-tech transport system.

L.J., when you purchased from BJC in the past, was payment made through Paypal? When I put the cables in my shopping cart, I was redirected there.

[audio amateur]

Great...I'll have to wait to get home to see that picture...work seems to be blocking Photobucket.

Maybe you shouldnt be on AR at work

[Rich-n-Texas]

I hope my company doesn't cut me off... my post count'll go straight to hell!!!

[L.J.]

Can't wait to get Sticky Bobby's reaction to my high-tech transport system.

L.J., when you purchased from BJC in the past, was payment made through Paypal? When I put the cables in my shopping cart, I was redirected there.

It takes you to that Paypal screen but you can still use a CC.

[kexodusc]

Maybe you shouldnt be on AR at work

Touché...

[basite]

I seem to have missed quite a bit

Congrats kex & Rich

keep them spinning,
Bert.