XPA HC-1 High Current Monoblock Amplifier (Houston, TX)

XPA HC-1 High Current Monoblock 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. Every amplifier in the new Third Generation XPA series was carefully designed to deliver superb technical performance unsurpassed sound quality and an exceptionally accurate and dynamic rendition of all types of music thus ensuring that your entire system will sound its absolute best. Each individual XPA amplifier is modular and can be customized to provide exactly the power and number of channels you need today and expanded later if your needs change and multiple matching chassis enables you to add even more channels or more power for a nearly endless variety of options.XPA HC-1The new XPA HC-1 is a true monoblock power amplifier and features a single high-power XPAGen3 amplifier module powered by its own dedicated massive switch mode power supply (SMPS). If you ve been considering our other XPA Gen3 models but you ve really got your heart set on monoblocks then the XPA HC-1 is the amplifier you need to get your hands on. The chassis on the XPA HC-1 is the same height and depth as our other XPA Gen3 models but half as wide making it easy to position an XPA HC-1 near each of your main speakers or arrange several of them side by side in your equipment rack. We ve kept the sides clear of ventilation slots so there s no problem setting them directly next to each other. If you re looking for a single amplifier to power your center channel a pair of monoblocks to power your main speakers or a full set to power a surround sound system then the XPA HC-1 is probably the perfect amplifier for you. Consider using a single XPA HC-1 to power your high-end center channel or a pair to power your front left and right speakers or a set of three to power all three critical front channels. And of course a full set of XPA HC-1 amps powering all of your speakers would be tough to beat. Configuration 1 High-Powered Single-Channel Modules Power output 300 watts RMS into 8 Ohms 600 watts RMS into 4 OhmsWhy You Need A Dedicated Power AmplifierMost experts agree that if you want the absolute best sound quality and technical performance separate components are the way to go. Our new Third Generation XPA series power amplifiers are all designed from the ground up to perform a single critical task to accurately reproduce every detail and nuance of your music. By focusing all of our efforts on that one goal we ve been able to design an amplifier that performs its job with remarkable precision and avoids most of the compromises that limit lesser designs.The Joys of Joining the Monoblock ClubAll of the models in our XPA Gen3 line of amplifiers perform really well and sound superb. However to a true audiophile there s just something about a monoblock and that probably won t ever change. Because each channel has its own amplifier its own dedicated power supply and its own chassis and power cable you ll never have to even wonder about interactions between the channels or about running a tiny bit short of power when a particularly demanding piece of music comes along. Owning monoblocks is like owning a sports car you may not need them but you know you want them and here s your chance. Wanting to rack mount your new amps Check out our HCRE-1 Chassis Coupler and Rack Ear Kits available hereCompare Products.Experience Meets Cutting Edge TechnologyWhen we set out to design the latest version of our XPA series of amplifiers we analyzed everything in every amp we ve ever made from front to back inside and out. By combining years of design experience with a thorough understanding of recent advances in audio technology we were able to determine several areas where we could improve on our previous designs. After carefully weighing all the options we kept the best features of our previous models added some new technology where we determined it would actually deliver significant improvements and optimized several operating parameters to ensure that it would all work together flawlessly. The new Third Generation represents a substantial improvement for our highly acclaimed XPA series of amplifiers and delivers improvements in both technical performance and sound quality.