Emotiva XPA-9 Gen3 - Home Theater Nine Channel Power Amplifier

The power amplifier performs the simple but critical job of boosting the output signals from each channel of your stereo preamp or surround sound processor to the level necessary to drive your loudspeakers. While this may seem trivial, a really good power amp is essential to having a great audio system, because any flaws in the performance of your power amp are going to limit the performance of your entire system.

The XPA-9 is perfect for powering:

• A 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS-X system

• A 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS-X system

• A 5.1 channel system with two additional pairs of speakers in other zones

• A 7.1 channel system with one additional pair of speakers in another zone

• A 7.1 or 7.2 channel system that also includes two pairs of smaller speakers in other zones

The power output capabilities of the various channels on the XPA-9 were optimized to provide the best sound quality in real-world listening conditions; the main channels, which are the most critical for both dynamic music reproduction and crystal clear dialog, receive the most power.

Configuration:
5 x High-Powered Single-Channel Modules
2 x Stereo Modules

Power output (Stereo Modules):
65 watts/channel RMS into 8 Ohms; two channels driven
100 watts/channel RMS into 4 Ohms; two channels driven

Audio Specifications

The XPA-9 Gen3 features five of our High-Powered Single Channel Modules and two of our Stereo Modules.  

Audio Specifications (High-Powered Single Channel Modules):

• Power Output:
  300 watts RMS/channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD<0.1%; 8 Ohms; one channel driven.
  550 watts RMS/channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD<0.2%; 4 Ohms; one channel driven.
  300 watts RMS/channel; THD<0.1%; 8 Ohms; two channels driven.
  490 watts RMS/channel; THD<0.1%; 4 Ohms; two channels driven.

• Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.1 dB).

• Broad Band Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-2 dB.

• THD + noise: < 0.005%; at 100 watts RMS; 1 kHz; 8 Ohms.

• Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
  > 115 dB; ref FTC rated power; unbalanced input (A-weighted).
  > 86 dB; ref 1 watt; unbalanced input (A-weighted).

• Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms
  (which 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): 1.5 V.

• Gain: 29 dB.

• Input Impedance:
  33 kOhms (balanced).
  23.5 kOhms (unbalanced).
  
  

Audio Specifications (Stereo Modules):

• Power Output:
  65 watts RMS/channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD<0.1%; 8 Ohms; one channel driven.
  100 watts RMS/channel; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD<0.2%; 4 Ohms; one channel driven.
  65 watts RMS/channel; THD<0.1%; 8 Ohms; two channels driven.
  100 watts RMS/channel; THD<0.1%; 4 Ohms; two channels driven.

• Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 8 Ohm load): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+ / – 0.1 dB).

• Broad Band Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1.5 dB.

• THD + noise: < 0.02%; at 60 watts RMS; 1 kHz; 8 Ohms.

• Signal to Noise Ratio (8 Ohm load):
  > 105 dB; ref FTC rated power; unbalanced input (A-weighted).
  > 85 dB; ref 1 watt; unbalanced input (A-weighted).

• Minimum Recommended Load Impedance (per channel): 4 Ohms
  (which 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): 0.8 V (800 mV).

• Gain: 29 dB.

• Input Impedance:
  33 kOhms (balanced).
  23.5 kOhms (unbalanced).

Input And Output Connections

• Input Connections (High-Powered Single Channel Modules):
  Unbalanced (RCA); balanced (XLR); one each per channel, independently selectable.

• Input Connections (Stereo Modules):
  2 Unbalanced (RCA); 2 balanced (XLR); two per channel, independently selectable.

• Speaker Output Connections: Audiophile grade, gold plated, 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

• Between 100 VAC and 250 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected).

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

• Standby: push button (halo ring changes color to indicate Standby or On).

• Status LEDs: one per channel; blue.

• Status LEDs change to red to indicate a fault condition.

Rear Panel Controls

• AC Power switch: rocker switch (switches AC main power).

• Status LEDs switch: disables front panel Status LEDs and dims Standby button halo.

• Input selector switches (one per channel):
  metal toggle switches; select between balanced and unbalanced inputs.

• Circuit Breaker: press button to reset circuit breaker.

Protection

• The XPA Gen3 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions.

Mechanical

• Dimensions:
  17” wide x 8” high x 19” deep (unboxed; including feet).
  17” wide x 7” high x 19” deep (unboxed; without feet).
  24-1/2” wide x 12” high x 24-3/4” deep (boxed).

• Weight:
  53 lbs (unboxed).
  58 lbs (boxed).

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