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Another Bi-wiring question: Amp related

While experimenting with different bi-wiring arrangements between my McIntosh MC2200 and Vandersteen 2Ci speakers, I’ve concluded that using the 8 ohm tap for high/mid and the 4 ohm tap for low (bass) gives the best sound. Nothing real dramatic but audible to me. It probably has to do with the different damping factors (output impedance) for the two different taps along with my fairly long speaker cable runs. Anyway, my question is, 1) has anyone else tried this approach on their amps, regardless of the brand, and 2) would this approach harm the amplifiers in anyway. I suspect the answer is no for the second question but just curious and wanted to ask.
Thanks. 
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denman
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I used to run Vandy 3A Signatures with McIntosh 501 monos. After much trial and error using  (2) stereo pairs of cables, I settled on 4 ohm taps for mids / highs and 2 ohm for the bass. Experimentation is the key. The differences are subtle, but noticeable. Hope this helps.
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gdnrbob
4,458 posts
 
As Stringreen suggested, I would call Mr. V and get his take on this. 
Trust me, you will get a call back the next day. Just have all your information/questions ready, as he can be a bit abrupt.
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kalali OP
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Thanks for all the inputs. Appreciate it. I encourage folks with amps that have different, e.g., 2, 4, 8, etc., Ohm taps to experiment with this bi-wiring approach, assuming (obviously) you run two separate cables. You may be pleasantly surprised. On the Vandersteens it could make a worthwhile difference.  
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