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
I would not do it, as they have historically not been a difficult speaker to drive. 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. |
I am just telling what myself and other users have noted. Almost all people with a set of 2C like the Vandy sub, and it removes a lot of the power requirement from the amp, so it is somewhat similar in concept to bi-amping. Fewer noted a high appreciation for bi amping and bi wiring. But maybe someone on the Vandy forum has better input. It could also take it to another level, but a level that could be a lower level.
Many others “take it another level” with an upgrade to a different Vandy speaker (from 2 to 3, or Treo, Quatro, etc...) |
@highend64 Wrote:
In my opinion, bi-amping should not be undertaken without first asking the manufacturer’s advice. See article below: Mike
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These speakers are prime for bi-amping being 3-way designs. 1 amp for the woofer the other for the mid and tweeter. as long as the gain on the amps are the same go for it. i did this with some PSB tower speakers where the 80 watt 29db gain amp was sounding strained- of the woofers drive the amp to clipping the midrange and treble suffer and sound unrefined. i added a 150 WPC 29 db amp to the woofers and the sound was amazingly better- more powerful bass and never any strain or lack of refinement in the midrange or treble |
