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Bi-amping Pass X.5 matches X.8 / XA.8 / X.5 / XA.5

Dear all,

please advice me!

I own Passlabs X.5 monoblock and like it very much.

Now, I want to try bi-amping.

Is it a good idea to buy another X.5, XA.5, X.8 or XA.8?

Please explain your opinion or share your experience deeply.

Thank you so much!
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onhwy61
5,212 posts
 
What loudspeaker and crossover unit are you going to use?
believer OP
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hi onhwy61,

speaker: B&W 801
preamp: Pass XP-30 (it provides TWO sets of main output.)

(no active crossover is needed.)

Thanks!
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Bad idea. You'll never get it to sound right. The only way I would consider biamping is vertical, and you need 2 stereo amps. New speakers would be a much better upgrade.
believer OP
15 posts
 
hi Zd542,

would you please teach me what the major differences (in terms of sounding) between vertical biamping and horizontal biamping?

Thank you!
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