hi onhwy61,
speaker: B&W 801
preamp: Pass XP-30 (it provides TWO sets of main output.)
(no active crossover is needed.)
Thanks!
speaker: B&W 801
preamp: Pass XP-30 (it provides TWO sets of main output.)
(no active crossover is needed.)
Thanks!
Regarding vertical vs. horizontal biamping, see this post, which is written by a noted amplifier designer. Also, while it might be possible to obtain reasonable results using four identical monoblocks, I agree with ZD that it would most likely make more sense to upgrade your speakers instead. Finally, while I suspect that your 801 speakers have completely separate crossover circuits for their high and low frequency sections, before even considering biamping them you should confirm that with the manufacturer or a knowledgeable dealer. I believe that some speakers which provide separate input terminals for the highs and the lows do not keep the two sections completely separate electrically. Biamping such a speaker, especially with amps having balanced outputs such as these Pass models, could cause problems including even the possibility of damage. Regards, -- Al |