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Bi-amping Paradigm Reference 100's - good idea?

I have an option to buy 4 Marantz MA700 monoblocks rated at 200W each and I'm considering using these to vertical bi-amp the Paradigm's. My question is have others out there bi-amped these speakers and noticed improvement in sound quality? I intend using the crossover in the speaker.
Rest of the system is a Marantz SR8000 integrated amp (which I'm using as a pre), Arcam DV78 DVD/CD and Clearaudio TT.
I've read so many contradictory opinions on the merits of this it would be good to hear from people who've actually done it.
Also I'm a tad concerned 200W into the mid/tweeters might do some harm? The MA700's have an input level control.
Thanks.
spyderphil
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kr4
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IMHO, it is a waste of time. There's no significant power advantage over a 200WPC stereo amp and, for the same money, you might get a better 2 channel than 4 monoblocs. (Of course, I do not know what you are paying for these, but comparable stereo amps or pairs of monoblocs should exist.

Kal
spyderphil OP
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Thanks for your response. I guess my real question is if the Paradigm's will sound better bi-amped? I'm looking for greater detail and clarity.
The MA-700's were a rated A component up until a few years ago so they should be up to it, rather are the speakers?
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kr4
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Biamping will not change that. Getting the best power amp for your budget (and good placement and good room acoustics) will.

Kal
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