Emotiva UPA-5 Five Channel Audio Power Amplifier

The UPA-5. We double dog dare you...

1. We dare you to spend $549 anywhere, on any amplifier, and come up with anything that comes close to the UPA-5 with REAL power, EXCEPTIONAL sound quality ROCK SOLID construction.

2. We dare you to compare the UPA-5, delivering a solid dose of 125 watts per channel, to ANY receiver you've got that claims to be 125, 130, or 150 watts per channel.

The UPA-5 delivers 125 watts of continuous power. That's the key word. Continuous means...well, just that. Continuous. Not a peak rating. Not the rating the amp achieves while being pushed to its limits, and putting out a distorted and muddy sound. Continuous power means the amplifier is in its comfort zone, doing what's its designed to do - giving you an exceptional theater and music experience without breaking a sweat.

The vast majority of receivers rated at 125, 130, or even 150 watts per channel are promising you output power, but they can't really deliver it. There's a lot of small print on those spec. sheets. Take a closer look and you'll see what we mean. It's not continuous power with all channels driven; that's the way we state it. Simple. Honest. Real. Most receivers are straining to hold it together when asked to deliver the goods. Confused about what 125 watts per channel of real power really means? When done right, it's a lot of power!

So that's the dare. Check out the UPA-5, and see for yourself what 625 watts of real power can do for you!

The UPA-5 is built on the same platform as the sensational UPA-7.

Break through the wall that separates mediocre audio from exceptional audio without breaking your budget.

The UPA-5. Overachiever.

Number of Channels: 5

Topology: Fully Discrete, Dual Differential, High Current, Short Signal Path Class A/B

Power output (all channels driven):
185 watts RMS @ 4 ohm (0.1% THD)
125 watts RMS @ 8 ohm (0.1% THD)

Power Band Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than .05db deviation at rated power

Broadband Frequency Response: (-3db): 5Hz to 150kHz

Amplifier Gain: 32db

Output Devices: 4 high current ON Semiconductor devices per channel

Size: 17” W x 7.75” H x 19” D

Weight: 58 lbs. (71 lbs boxed)
FEATURES:

• Fully protected from all fault conditions

• Advanced microprocessor operating system

• Soft start circuitry

• External trigger turn on

• Soft touch power switch

• 4RU chassis w/ solid milled aluminum faceplate

• IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC auto configurable

• Output design: Triple Darlington with On output stages

• Differential Drive: Dual Differential input

• Type of outputs: Audiophile quality 5 way binding post

• Display type: Digital status indicators

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Additional notes: 1% resistors, precision film capacitors in all critical signal paths, soft start circuitry (does not have a current in-rush on start up).

Modular channel design for greater channel separation, auto rail detection relays for automatic voltage selection. The unit also has switches for turning the metering and/or the status LED's on or off.

This is a no compromise design. Every aspect of the amp was designed for superior performance and reliability.