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Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w

Hello everyone, 
     I know this is a long shot but is anyone using the above combination. I am attempting to find the correct balanced crossover. I have 20K RCA, 150K balanced, these do not sound good. I do have the WX2 box but believe it is defective. I have downloaded the Vandertones and am using a multi-meter to check AC voltage at the speaker. None of that matters if I do not have various capacitors to try. 

So.... since I do not know the correct input impedance for this amp, does anyone have one they are using successfully with a 2w series sub-woofer?

PS, the advertised spec I found for the amplifier is 22K single ended. The 20K single ended crossover does not sound or measure correctly. I believe the impedance for the 8008x5 may be different from an 8008. Speakers are Vandersteen 2ci.

Thanks in advance!       
jwmorris
jwmorris OP
46 posts
 
Yes, I am using the shorting pins. Thank you!
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
OP, have you corrected the problem?
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jwmorris OP
46 posts
 
No I have not corrected the issue yet. I am going to take a break from the problem and address it again in the future. I may order a variety of capacitors to wire in and see if that works. I still believe I have a bad WX2 or the amplifier is just not compatible with the sub-woofer system.   

Thanks for asking! If I get it figured out I will let the forum know. 
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stringreen
6,462 posts
 
Have you tried 44K?   I have an Ayre amp that I have to double the output impedance when using balanced to correctly use my Vandersteens.  ....just a guess.
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