7 Channel Audio Power Amplifier
REPLACED BY THE UPA-7 & Channel Amplifier
(The UPA-7 follows the specs of the LPA-1, but supplies 125 watts to all 7 channels)

Discontinued: 2008 | Original Price: $499

Why a separate power amp? Read on.

The LPA-1 is larger than most receivers! By allowing enough space to really flex its muscles, the LPA-1 can drive your system to new heights.

Take a look inside this beast. You'll see a power supply that you could never fit inside a receiver’s chassis. The LPA-1's power supply features a massive low noise toroid power transformer and large storage capacitors.

The integrated power amplifier modules are fully discrete and utilize high current, high speed, Toshiba power devices. The LPA-1 is rated for 125 watts x 5 channels + 2 x 50 watts into 8 ohms. It is rated at 210 watts x 5 channels + 95 watts x 2 at four ohms.

The LPA-1 will unleash the potential of your speakers and really let them perform. With higher power reserves available, demanding scenes in your favorite films and music will no longer be limited and compressed. Even if you are not aware that this is happening now, you will immediately notice its absence.

At low volumes, your sound quality will be noticeably improved. With superior cone control the bass will be tighter, mid-bass will be punchier, mids will be cleaner and more accurate and highs will be smoother. You will not experience the harshness and grain than can plague lesser amplifiers.

The LPA-1 works beautifully with the LMC-1 processor or any other high quality processor. If you currently own a receiver that you would like to hang on to, the LPA-1 can bring new life to it.

Check the back of your receiver, if it has pre-amp outputs, you can connect the LPA-1! This will bypass the receivers wimpy internal amps and allow you to use it as a preamp/processor. You will be amazed by the improvement in sound quality.

The LPA-1 features a solid milled aluminum faceplate with silver colored milled aluminum trim pieces. It has channel status indicators behind a smoked window to let you now what is happening on each channel. It runs cool so you can stack the LMC-1 processor or your existing processor or receiver directly on top.

The LPA-1 is an excellent value and unbelievable performer. It will surely become a benchmark for low cost/high performance amplifiers throughout the industry. If you are looking to get more out of your system, try out the Emotiva LPA-1.