Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3 – 3 Channel Audiophile Power Amplifier

Key Features

3-Channel High-Performance Power Amplifier
Ideal for driving left, centre, and right speakers in premium home theatre or high-end audio systems.
Modular Gen3 Amplifier Architecture
Independent amplifier modules for each channel reduce crosstalk and ensure consistent performance across channels.
High-Current Class AB Amplification
Delivers clean, powerful output with low distortion and a refined, musical sound.
Large Shared Power Supply
Oversized toroidal transformer with substantial energy storage provides strong transient response and stable power delivery.
Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Inputs
Flexible connectivity for seamless integration with AV processors and preamplifiers.
Independent Channel Design
Each channel operates autonomously, improving channel separation and overall system stability.
Stable with Low-Impedance Speakers
Capable of driving demanding speaker loads while maintaining control and clarity.
Advanced Protection Systems
Built-in safeguards against overheating, short circuits, and overload ensure reliable long-term operation.
Efficient Thermal Management
Large heatsinks and intelligent cooling design maintain optimal operating temperatures during extended use.
Heavy-Duty Metal Chassis Construction
Rigid enclosure minimises vibration and electromagnetic interference for enhanced sonic purity.
Perfect for High-End LCR Configurations
Designed for audiophile-grade front-channel amplification in home theatre systems.

Description

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. 275 watts RMS/channel; THD<0.1%; 8 Ohms; ALL THREE channels driven.
Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 4 Ohm – 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)	> 117 dB; ref FTC rated power; unbalanced input (A-weighted). > 91 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.
Maximum Power Consumption	1,400 watts. Note: The values shown refer to the amount of power the amplifier would consume while playing test tones continuously, on all channels, at full power, into a load bank. Therefore, they are not at all characteristic of what you would expect when playing music or the soundtrack from a movie. Normal audio signals are dynamic, so the amount of power they require from second to second varies widely, and the average is far lower than this. With normal content, even playing very loudly, one of our amplifiers will consume far less power than indicated in the chart, so these values should not be considered to be a circuit requirement for normal operation.
Input Impedance	33 kOhms (balanced). 23.5 kOhms (unbalanced).

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).

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.

AC Power switch	rocker switch (switches the 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 the circuit breaker.

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

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	39 lbs (unboxed). 44 lbs (boxed).