Emotiva XPA-9 Gen3 9 Channel Power Amplifier

The front panel display and protection system are designed to work with the maximum number of channels and so need not be updated when the XPA Gen3 is expanded; on the rear panel, slots not occupied by amplifier modules will be covered with protective cover panels.

The Power Supply: The Foundation of A Great Amplifier

In amplifier design, everything starts with the power supply. The XPA-9 Gen3 features our new high-current switch mode power supply (SMPS) – a lightweight, powerful, intelligent design capable of delivering over 3 kW of continuous power with absolute reliability and extremely high efficiency. Emotiva’s cutting edge SMPS offers the dynamic attributes of a classic transformer-based design with none of the drawbacks. Like the best transformer-based power supplies, the SMPS delivers plenty of continuous power to enable our amplifier modules to live up to their full performance potential and plenty of dynamic power to ensure that musical peaks will never be compressed or limited. However, compared to transformer-based designs, the SMPS is lighter and more efficient; it’s also fully regulated, which ensures optimum performance under a wider range of load conditions.

The Latest In A Long Line of Great Amplifiers

The XPA-9 Gen3’s unique differential input stage, with cross-linked current sources, drives a balanced voltage amplification stage, and this advanced input circuitry delivers an incredibly accurate and pure audio signal to the complementary, fully discrete output stage. Together they deliver a holistic, natural and powerful listening experience. Low-level musical details and dialogue emerge from a deep black background; musical crescendos are delivered with both stunning impact and precision.

Class A/B Sound Quality Meets Optimised Class H Efficiency

Both amplifier modules used in the XPA-9 Gen3 utilise a fully analogue Class A/B output stage. The High-Powered Single Channel Modules utilise our highly regarded Soft-Switch Class H power supply topology, which increases their efficiency significantly without compromising the audio performance you’d expect from an Emotiva amplifier. They operate on a lower supply voltage at low power levels to minimise quiescent power consumption and standby power losses, instantly switching to a higher voltage rail when needed to ensure the signal passes cleanly and without clipping. This process happens on a continuous basis in real time, allowing greater overall efficiency, cooler operation, longer component life, reduced power consumption, and increased reliability. The Stereo Modules each deliver two completely independent channels of pure Class A/B audio power and sonically are perfectly matched to the High-Powered Single Channel Modules.

The Benefits of A Dedicated Power Amplifier

Most experts agree that, if you want the absolute best sound quality and technical performance, you should use dedicated separate components. Because Emoptiva power amplifiers are designed for a single purpose they can concentrate on ensuring that they perform that one task very well, and avoid the compromises inherent in products that are expected to perform a variety of different functions.

The amplifier modules are designed to reproduce today’s high definition movie sound tracks and music sources with awesome realism, amazing finesse and precision and without the slightest hint of strain or signal compression. The specially designed 3 kW switch mode power supply delivers the tightly regulated continuous power and massive reserves of dynamic power necessary to enable the amplifier modules to perform to their ultimate potential. Together they deliver an experience that simply cannot be matched by multi-purpose components like receivers.

Made In The USA

The XPA-9 Gen3 is designed, assembled and tested in the USA, where Emotiva use the finest materials and latest technologies to bring you world-class products. Each Emotiva amplifier is carefully engineered and designed with premium components to deliver a stunningly capable, reliable and refined system.

Key Features

• Optimised Soft-Switch Class H power supply topology
• Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
• Fully modular construction
• Heavy steel 4RU chassis with milled aluminium faceplate
• Gold plated five-way speaker binding posts with clear shields
• Choice of balanced or unbalanced inputs
• Remote trigger input and output
• Designed, Assembled and Tested in the USA
• Dimensions (WxHxD) unboxed, including feet): 43 x 20 x 48 cm
• Weight (unboxed): 24 kg