Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : John E. Johnson, Jr. (hometheaterhifi.com)

Emotiva USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier

Emotiva's new USP-1 stereo preamplifier, at $399, sets a new standard in performance in low priced components. Besides the standard full range outputs, this preamp offers a split output where you can adjust the low-pass frequency for one (which goes to...

The Emotiva USP-1 stereo preamplifier is a delightful surprise. It performs far beyond its cost, and this is testament to the design skills of Emotiva’s engineers. I also consider this a major step forward in the image that “Made in China” has. Even if...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Emotiva USP-1

If you are new to the world of high-end audio and are looking for a quality pre-amp then look no further than the Emotiva USP-1. It produces FAR superior sound that an Onkyo, Yamaha or Marantz receiver and/or pre-amp. It it on par with lower-end to...

Aug, 2012

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