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I want to upgrade to a bi-amp setup.

I currently have a Conrad Johnson mf2500, a cj premier 10, and b & w 802 nauatilus speakers. Should I only look for another mf2500 or can I mix it up. I am going to run this to the speakers cross over, not as mono blocks. Would a Bryston 4b be a good fit? Any thoughts would be apprecieated.
larryrosen
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Don't bother using two amps unless you also use an electronic crossover.
quincy
401 posts
 
You can mix it up, as you state it. Use the 2500 for 'bass' and the premier on the high end. I bi-amp a c-j premier 11 tube amp along with a c-j mf2250 into my kef ref. 3-2 speakers. I have two sets of connectors at the back of the speakers to run seperate cables to. Be sure to remove the 'jumper bar' connecting the two together, if your b&w's have a similar set up. Remember, one set of cables from the premier to the high end, one set of cables from the mf to the low end. This is true bi-amping. Also, you will need two sets of cables connecting from your pre-amp to each amp, or may require a spliter jack.
Regards,
gmorris
351 posts
 
I am currently biamping my Magnepan 3.5s with a tube amp for the midrange/treble (ARC VT100 mkII) and solid state for the bass panels (Kenwood LO7M monos). I am using a Marchand electonic tube xover (Marchand XM126). I am very happy with the results. The Marchand allows multiple xover points and symmetrical/asymmetrical slopes. The levels can also be varied continuouly. This flexibility facilitates seamless blending of the drivers. In addition, the Marchand xover has not introduced any noticeable grain or electronic artifacts. The presentation is seamless, transparent, delicate, dynamic and musical with a huge coherent soundstage.
The marchand XM126 is highly recommended.
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