My current setup since 8 years :
Audio Research ref 7 CD player
Audio Research ref 3 preamp
BAT 2 x VK1000 poweramps
B & W 800N speakers .All bi amp . i think it will not be better
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Bi-amping requires 2 amps plus an active crossover adjustable to meet the frequency, level, and slope of the original passive design. The benefits are many, most notably a 6dB increase in dynamic range and better woofers control by eliminating the series LP inductor(s) and it's associated resistance from the equation. The drawbacks are of course cost and the potential of accidentally bypassing any shaping network elements. To avoid the latter, the biamp insertion point must be prior to the shaping network, or the shaping network simulated by a DSP prior to the associated amp. So called 'passive' bi-amping, feeding both LF an HF full range and still maintaining the stock passive crossovers is simply a waste of money. It maintains all the drawbacks, eg cost and complexity, while providing none of the benefits of actual bi-amping. |
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@paulg1966 Wrote:
I agree: I would bi-amp. I agree with, @knotscott he gives good advice about passive bi-amping. I have no experience with passive bi-amping, as my speakers can only be actively bi-amp. When I horizontally bi-amped my speakers with an analog active crossover design by the same manufacturer (of the speakers) it brought my speakers two notches above the passive crossover in sound quality. A good external crossover is very important when actively bi-amping. See crossover below:😎 That said, passive or active bi-amping should not be undertaken without first asking the manufacturer’s advice. Hope that helps. Mike
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