EMOTIVA
United States
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Emotiva Audio Corporation is an American audio equipment manufacturer founded in the early 2000s, specializing in high-performance home audio systems, amplifiers, processors, and speakers that deliver exceptional value in the enthusiast audio market. Based in the United States, Emotiva has built a strong reputation for producing well-engineered audio components that offer high-end performance at accessible price points, targeting both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, AV processors, speakers, and various audio accessories, all designed with a focus on technical excellence and musical accuracy. Emotiva operates primarily through direct sales via their e-commerce platform, allowing them to offer premium audio equipment at competitive prices by eliminating traditional dealer markups. The company has cultivated a dedicated customer base through their commitment to customer service, product support, and community engagement. Emotiva continues active operations, serving the North American market and beyond with innovative audio solutions that combine performance, reliability, and value.
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Emotiva DRP-1 Fully Balanced Preamplifier with MM/MC Phono Stage and Bass Management
Emotiva’s Differential Reference Design series includes DRS-1 streamer, DRD-1 DAC, DRP-1 preamp, and DRA-1 amplifier, priced $2,599 bundled or $699 standalone.
DRP-1 is a fully balanced preamplifier with electrically symmetrical, short signal paths and sealed electromagnetic relay input switching to minimize noise.
Volume control uses a precision resistor ladder instead of a potentiometer, ensuring accurate gain steps and channel balance across the entire range.
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Emotiva DRA-1 Fully Balanced Stereo Power Amplifier with Hypex NCoreX Modules
Emotiva DRA-1 is a fully balanced two-channel power amplifier from the Differential Reference Design series, complementing DRS-1 streamer, DRD-1 DAC, and DRP-1 preamp.
The amplifier uses Hypex NCoreX Class D modules, chosen for high energy efficiency, ultra-low noise, minimal distortion, and neutral sound character.
DRA-1 delivers 90 W per channel into 8 ohms and 130 W into 4 ohms (20 Hz–20 kHz), with THD below 0.02% and 0.05% respectively.
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Emotiva DRS-1 Balanced Network Music Streamer with Volumio Platform
Emotiva presents its Differential Reference Design series, featuring components like the DRS-1 streamer, DRD-1 DAC, DRP-1 preamp, and DRA-1 amplifier.
The DRS-1 streamer is built on the Volumio Premium platform, supporting Qobuz, TIDAL, Bluetooth, USB, and NAS playback.
Equipped with ESS Technology's ES9038Q2M DAC chip, the DRS-1 ensures low noise and distortion while maintaining dynamic audio fidelity.
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Emotiva Introduces the Differential Reference Design Series: Compact Audio Separates Enhancing Performance and Versatility
The Emotiva Differential Reference Design Series Stack offers a four-component audio system priced at $2,599, emphasizing high performance and compact design.
Components include the DRS-1 Streamer, DRD-1 DAC, DRP-1 Preamp, and DRA-1 Power Amplifier, each featuring balanced signal architecture and uniform dimensions.
The DRS-1 supports streaming services, Bluetooth, and local storage with a Volumio-powered interface, integrating a 32-bit ESS ES9038Q2M DAC.
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