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bi-amping question

I am wondering about how to bi-amp my speakers. I have a Hafler 500, and would like to add a tube amp to my system, using the Hafler as the bass amp and the tube amp as my high-end amp. Do I need a 500-watt tube amp, or is there a way I can balance the system otherwise?
ccpalmer
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kr4
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It is not the wattage you have to match; it is the sensitivity and gain. That said, you will find it hard to do without introducing a gain control on one or the other amp (whichever has the higher gain). Whatever.

Kal
aball
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Some amps have gain controls. My McIntosh does and it makes it easy to adjust to match another amp. This could be something you could look for. Arthur
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jeffreybehr
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What speakers? HELP US HELP YOU! Hi crossover or low crossover?
ccpalmer OP
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AR S-40 speakers, nothing great. I am somewhat wondering for future applications. I know the Hafler makes a great bass amp, and would love to have tubes for the high end. Am curious what it takes. Ideally I would retain the full power of the Hafler for the bass while introducing tubes for the high-end. More sensitive tweeters sounds like a good solution.
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