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Bi amp configuration...a mismatch?

I just recently acquire a pair of Vandersteen 2ci and currently I am using a B&K ST2140 amp to power them. I am planning on getting the Audio Research D70 for a bi amp configuration and my first attempt to tubes in my system. I have a Rotel pre to drive the amps since this model has two preouts. My question is s, do you think their is a mismatch with the amps and preamp to drive the Vandersteen? Thanks 

highend64
highend64 OP
281 posts
 

True but in the situation where the bass is crossover very low I see no need to get identical amp IMO.  The D70 would be use with the main speaker.

erik_squires
16,592 posts
 

The only issue is if the gain is not identical in each ampllifier, this can make you consider a passive volume control on the louder one.

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ditusa
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Are you passively bi-amping or actively bi-amping?

Mike

highend64 OP
281 posts
 

It would be passive bi amp. 

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holmz
2,328 posts
 

I would not do it, as they have historically not been a difficult speaker to drive.
Is there something about the sound that is not appealing?

You’d be better IMO to get a Vandy sub and the crossover between the pre and amp. that is not usually noted as being subtle… Most did that it is usually easy to hear an improvement.

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