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This is pretty decent sale for a good external amp ime.
Don't let the numbers fool you, it provides solid clean power for 5 channels.
Ime in many cases it can easily rival the usual 11 channels AVRs sonically.
Especially if your AVR has preamp mode.
For the spec people here they are.
BTW they also have the 11 channel for $979 is pretty good also.
Circuit Topology
The BasX A5 is a five channel power amplifier. The BasX A5 combines classical audiophile amplifier architecture, based on a heavy-duty linear power supply, and a carefully designed high current short signal path Class A/B output stage, with advanced microprocessor-controlled monitoring and protection circuitry, to deliver superb sound quality at a truly reasonable price.
Audio Specifications
Power Output (ALL channels driven):
• 95 watts RMS per channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD < 0.1%; into 8 Ohms
• 130 watts RMS per channel; 1 kHz; THD < 1%; into 4 Ohms
Power Output (two channels driven):
• 120 watts RMS per channel; into 8 Ohms
• 175 watts RMS per channel; into 4 Ohms
Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 4 Ohm - 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.02 dB)
Broad Band Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1.8 dB
THD + noise: < 0.02% (A-weighted); ref rated power
Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
> 116 dB; ref rated power; (A-weighted)
Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms (equals one 4 Ohm load or two paralleled 8 Ohm loads)
Damping Factor (8 Ohm load): > 500
Input Sensitivity (for rated power; 8 Ohm load): 1.2 V
Gain: 29 dB
Input Impedance: 27 kOhms
Input And Output Connections
Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA); one each per channel
Speaker Output Connections: Audiophile grade 5-way binding posts
Trigger:
• Trigger Input: 5 – 12 V (AC or DC); <10 mA input current required.
• Trigger Output: 12 VDC; can drive any load up to 120 mA
Power Requirements
115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
Protection
The BasX A5 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions.
Dimensions:
• 17" wide x 4" high x 15-1/2" deep (unboxed, not including connectors)
Weight:
• 26.5 lbs (unboxed)
• 33 lbs (boxed)
https://emotiva.com/products/basx...-amplifier
Don't let the numbers fool you, it provides solid clean power for 5 channels.
Ime in many cases it can easily rival the usual 11 channels AVRs sonically.
Especially if your AVR has preamp mode.
For the spec people here they are.
BTW they also have the 11 channel for $979 is pretty good also.
Circuit Topology
The BasX A5 is a five channel power amplifier. The BasX A5 combines classical audiophile amplifier architecture, based on a heavy-duty linear power supply, and a carefully designed high current short signal path Class A/B output stage, with advanced microprocessor-controlled monitoring and protection circuitry, to deliver superb sound quality at a truly reasonable price.
Audio Specifications
Power Output (ALL channels driven):
• 95 watts RMS per channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD < 0.1%; into 8 Ohms
• 130 watts RMS per channel; 1 kHz; THD < 1%; into 4 Ohms
Power Output (two channels driven):
• 120 watts RMS per channel; into 8 Ohms
• 175 watts RMS per channel; into 4 Ohms
Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 4 Ohm - 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.02 dB)
Broad Band Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1.8 dB
THD + noise: < 0.02% (A-weighted); ref rated power
Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
> 116 dB; ref rated power; (A-weighted)
Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms (equals one 4 Ohm load or two paralleled 8 Ohm loads)
Damping Factor (8 Ohm load): > 500
Input Sensitivity (for rated power; 8 Ohm load): 1.2 V
Gain: 29 dB
Input Impedance: 27 kOhms
Input And Output Connections
Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA); one each per channel
Speaker Output Connections: Audiophile grade 5-way binding posts
Trigger:
• Trigger Input: 5 – 12 V (AC or DC); <10 mA input current required.
• Trigger Output: 12 VDC; can drive any load up to 120 mA
Power Requirements
115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
Protection
The BasX A5 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions.
Dimensions:
• 17" wide x 4" high x 15-1/2" deep (unboxed, not including connectors)
Weight:
• 26.5 lbs (unboxed)
• 33 lbs (boxed)
https://emotiva.com/products/basx...-amplifier
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This is pretty decent sale for a good external amp ime.
Don't let the numbers fool you, it provides solid clean power for 5 channels.
Ime in many cases it can easily rival the usual 11 channels AVRs sonically.
Especially if your AVR has preamp mode.
For the spec people here they are.
BTW they also have the 11 channel for $979 is pretty good also.
Circuit Topology
The BasX A5 is a five channel power amplifier. The BasX A5 combines classical audiophile amplifier architecture, based on a heavy-duty linear power supply, and a carefully designed high current short signal path Class A/B output stage, with advanced microprocessor-controlled monitoring and protection circuitry, to deliver superb sound quality at a truly reasonable price.
Audio Specifications
Power Output (ALL channels driven):
• 95 watts RMS per channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD < 0.1%; into 8 Ohms
• 130 watts RMS per channel; 1 kHz; THD < 1%; into 4 Ohms
Power Output (two channels driven):
• 120 watts RMS per channel; into 8 Ohms
• 175 watts RMS per channel; into 4 Ohms
Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 4 Ohm - 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.02 dB)
Broad Band Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1.8 dB
THD + noise: < 0.02% (A-weighted); ref rated power
Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
> 116 dB; ref rated power; (A-weighted)
Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms (equals one 4 Ohm load or two paralleled 8 Ohm loads)
Damping Factor (8 Ohm load): > 500
Input Sensitivity (for rated power; 8 Ohm load): 1.2 V
Gain: 29 dB
Input Impedance: 27 kOhms
Input And Output Connections
Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA); one each per channel
Speaker Output Connections: Audiophile grade 5-way binding posts
Trigger:
• Trigger Input: 5 – 12 V (AC or DC); <10 mA input current required.
• Trigger Output: 12 VDC; can drive any load up to 120 mA
Power Requirements
115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
Protection
The BasX A5 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions.
Dimensions:
• 17" wide x 4" high x 15-1/2" deep (unboxed, not including connectors)
Weight:
• 26.5 lbs (unboxed)
• 33 lbs (boxed)
https://emotiva.com/products/basx...-amplifier
Don't let the numbers fool you, it provides solid clean power for 5 channels.
Ime in many cases it can easily rival the usual 11 channels AVRs sonically.
Especially if your AVR has preamp mode.
For the spec people here they are.
BTW they also have the 11 channel for $979 is pretty good also.
Circuit Topology
The BasX A5 is a five channel power amplifier. The BasX A5 combines classical audiophile amplifier architecture, based on a heavy-duty linear power supply, and a carefully designed high current short signal path Class A/B output stage, with advanced microprocessor-controlled monitoring and protection circuitry, to deliver superb sound quality at a truly reasonable price.
Audio Specifications
Power Output (ALL channels driven):
• 95 watts RMS per channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD < 0.1%; into 8 Ohms
• 130 watts RMS per channel; 1 kHz; THD < 1%; into 4 Ohms
Power Output (two channels driven):
• 120 watts RMS per channel; into 8 Ohms
• 175 watts RMS per channel; into 4 Ohms
Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 4 Ohm - 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.02 dB)
Broad Band Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1.8 dB
THD + noise: < 0.02% (A-weighted); ref rated power
Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
> 116 dB; ref rated power; (A-weighted)
Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms (equals one 4 Ohm load or two paralleled 8 Ohm loads)
Damping Factor (8 Ohm load): > 500
Input Sensitivity (for rated power; 8 Ohm load): 1.2 V
Gain: 29 dB
Input Impedance: 27 kOhms
Input And Output Connections
Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA); one each per channel
Speaker Output Connections: Audiophile grade 5-way binding posts
Trigger:
• Trigger Input: 5 – 12 V (AC or DC); <10 mA input current required.
• Trigger Output: 12 VDC; can drive any load up to 120 mA
Power Requirements
115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected)
Protection
The BasX A5 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions.
Dimensions:
• 17" wide x 4" high x 15-1/2" deep (unboxed, not including connectors)
Weight:
• 26.5 lbs (unboxed)
• 33 lbs (boxed)
https://emotiva.com/products/basx...-amplifier
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People often say the RZ70 is sonically better because of its power supply.
You don't have to spend $1800+ to get it. Adding this to the RZ50 likely will "rival"(upgrade) to that advantage.
If you're looking at this to improve your sonics, very unlikely this will do much with that.
I would suggest to double check your setup implementation, bass management & subwoofer implementation.
I would also suggest following this video on the Dirac calibration process.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWZUZ1
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