New Emotiva XDA-3 Preamp crushes the competition!

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[clamcharlie]

I was just self diagnosed as an Audiophile....goodbye money

[rmzidann]

They were made by ToneWinner in China for Emotiva. Uses the same parts I have seen used with ToneWinner preamps. Should be very good.

[shaunyweaver]

I have to stop watching these temptations, i have 5 dacs do i use them all No, do i have a favourite, Yes . Im happy so stop it (whats next :, )
If im honest the blue is a no for me and i prefer silver .
I wonder if this affects their resale value ?
But there is no doubting that they make very good audio components .

[chrisaustin]

Based out of Memphis? Don’t let Dan hear you say that! 😊

[Simon_Hawkshaw]

Your enthusiasm and the manufacturer have made me add this to my list even though I don't know yet if I need it or not. 😂 You, Sir, are the consummate salesman and audio reviewer. Thank you for this envigourating and energetic introduction to this equipment, your time, and effort sharing this with us all. Take care, Sir, and keep up the great work.

[jimmyclaw]

“As well as… a CD transport”

I see what you did there. Looking forward to the review on that transport :)

[GeirRssaak]

How can you promote this overprized and ordinary product?

[preiter]

I would be interested in a comparison to the Denafrips Ares 2 and the Geshelli J2 AKM DACs. The Geshelli J2 punches well above its price point, IMO.

[lazzzzze]

Randy, have you every considered doing a blind A/B DAC off? Just purchased the SU-1 off your recommendation and it sounds excellent. This thing could easily compete with my Ares II. I understand you may risk stepping on toes, but I would pay money to see it.

[geoffreydebrito]

However much bang for the buck this DAC/preamp may offer, untill manufacturers start adding remotes with balance control. High Pass filter on the subout for the speakers and room correction they still won't be with the program.

[lbudt]

Love Emotiva. I have the two channel amp for my system.

[mechamania]

You’re a cool guy, dude. Thanks for the chill delivery and the awesome picks! Had my OG NAD runnin’ my Klipsch KG4s—until I replaced it with a ‘96 Yamaha, after my “friend” somehow spilled beer on it, despite where it was... ) but you got me thinkin’ ‘bout some “Surround Sound” stuff, esp. with that Fosi redesign (you’d helped them with, re: the airflow), for the back, but honestly, the KG4s have some incredible spatialization and yet to lemme down, 30 years later... Speakin’ of, considering the KG4s each have 15” subs in their backs (to be face diagonally toward a corner, according to Klipsch), what might you do to get the best outta those, if anything differ’nt? Thanks!

[stupendousred]

A seperate 😁PREAMP/DAC with HDMI EARC too! Well blow me over with a feather 🤪 At last 😁

[robertgruber]

Emotiva makes a decent phono preamp. Would have been nice to have that included. I actually think I'd rather a phono preamp which haven't changed much in last 20 years than a DAC which seem to improve and get cheaper every 6 months built in. But I'm glad someone is doing a quality full sized preamp for a decent price. I'm sold on separate power amps but finding a good preamp that isn't a fortune isn't as easy.

[spencertackett]

Great video Randy! I’ve been looking for something like this. Would love a video comparing this to the BASX PT1 and PT2

[jackstraw]

I would be more interested in emotiva if they had just a pure preamp, no digital or phono stage, of any kind, w a couple balanced inputs and outputs.

[cytowing]

Minor correction, Emotiva are based out of the Nashville area, specifically Franklin, Tennessee. Not Memphis.
I used to live near thier facility and got to know them. They are good people and have excellent value products.

[NosEL]

Feature set and price wise this is a great component. Hdmi and balanced input/output is outstanding. It would all come down to how it sounds. I love all the connections on this thing though.

[billanders]

I got mine today. It replaces a PT-1 and J2 AKM. It sounds absolutely great. Using it for TV, CD, Streaming, and vinyl through a Tube Box S2 with Genelec Gold Lions in the RCA input. Subwoofer using the second Pre out.

[jamessavage]

Hey Randy. I just got my pair of magnepan LRS+ delivered (haven’t dialed them in but they sound incredible already) and I think they would sound next level in that system! Might have to start saving…again