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Emotiva UPA 200 power amplifier.Tested working as it should. VG/Exc condition. Speakers not included. I ship fast. Thanks for looking!Key SpecificationsChannels: 2Power Output: 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 200 watts per channel into 4 ohmsCircuitry: Fully discrete, dual differential, Class A/BPower Supply: 350 VA toroidal power transformer with 40,000 uF of storage capacitanceFrequency Response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (+0/-2 dB)Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): > 106 dB at rated power (A-weighted)
This is a buyer’s market at this level: at US$299, the asking price sits exactly at the median of your recent comps, with the same value as the 75th percentile and only a touch above the 25th percentile band. That makes it fair, not a bargain, and also not ambitious for the market.
The UPA-200 is well liked as a straightforward, good-sounding little stereo amp with enough grip for efficient to moderately demanding speakers, so the real appeal is clean, reliable two-channel power in a compact package. If the unit is tidy and fully functional, it’s a sensible buy at this price; I’d mainly want confirmation on smooth power-up, no channel imbalance, and that it includes the basic essentials if any were originally bundled.
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Emotiva Audio, an American brand founded in 2003 by Dan Laufman, emerged from his extensive background in audio engineering and OEM design. A lifelong audiophile and electrical engineer, Laufman had previously collaborated with pioneers like Infinity's Arnie Nudell and built successful OEM firms, including Jade Design, which supplied components to major players. Launching Emotiva as a passion project just as internet direct-to-consumer sales revolutionized the industry, he named it after the Italian word for "emotional," reflecting the joy he rediscovered in creating gear uncompromised by client demands.
The brand focuses on high-performance amplifiers, preamps, processors, DACs, loudspeakers, and home theater solutions, with early standouts like the 2005 DMC-1 preamp-processor setting benchmarks for build quality and value. Emotiva's lineup emphasizes robust power amps and integrated systems, often leveraging cutting-edge engineering while expanding into full musical device ecosystems by 2015. This direct model strips away retail markups, delivering premium components without frills.
Emotiva holds a strong mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned for democratizing high-end sound through affordability and reliability. It appeals to discerning enthusiasts seeking audiophile-grade performance—often rivaling pricier competitors—via a loyal direct-sales community and U.S.-based production in Franklin, Tennessee. Far from boutique obscurity, Emotiva commands respect for innovation and value, fostering enduring customer allegiance in a crowded field.
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