Is my amp the problem?

Good comments by Auxinput.  I just noticed something further about the Modwright amp.  I had stated its input impedance as being 23K, because the impedance is indicated on its webpage as "Min. 15K 50Khz; 23K 1Khz," and I considered the 50 kHz impedance to be irrelevant.  Although I wondered a little why he would bother specifying a 50 kHz impedance.  However I now see that its manual (in contrast to the webpage) indicates an input impedance of "Min. 15K at 50Hz [not kHz]; 23K at 1Khz."

So that makes it all the more important to avoid requiring the LS100 to drive a low input impedance device in addition to the Modwright amp.  My suggestion at this point is that you communicate with Dan and ask him what minimum load impedance he would recommend be used with the LS100.  While you're at it, also ask him to clarify if the amp's specified input impedance applies to its balanced input or its unbalanced input or both.

Regards,
-- Al
   

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Uh- all good suggestions, but before you do anything else, check to see that the woofers are in phase.

That is to say, if the red connection on the back of the amp is connected to the plus terminal of the speaker, that such is also the case with the other channel. This way both speakers are pushing and pulling in unison. Otherwise they are fighting each other, and you would have some pretty 'blah' bass!

will definitely speak with Dan. Also, i just bought a used parasound amp and I will see if that helps. Also a buddy is lending me an active XO to try.
Thanks again.