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Krell FPB Amps-biwiring

I notice you can truly bi-wire these amps, essentially with two speaker cables. I have speakers that can be bi-wired, so should I take advantage of this and get some extra cable? Wondering if anyone has tried this with this amp and if they can speak to their experience sonically with it.

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jc51373
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kenscollick
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I also bi wire my prodigys from the FPB400CX and yes is did make a difference.
jc51373 OP
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Hi guys, thanks! I have 804's, and B&W is notorious for sounding better when bi-wired. I have always bi-wired them, but with the FPB amps it looks different.

So now, with the 400cx, I use two separate speaker wires correct? I have Kimber 8tc, bi-wired at the moment, so should I consider getting another run to properly bi-wire them?
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kenscollick
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That is correct you can use either posts on the Krell and if you currently have jumpers on your speakers they should be removed.You can check the pictures on my system.
jc51373 OP
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Kens...I LOVE your system, it is awesome! Thanks for the pics. As soon as mine is done I will be posting pics as well.
jc51373 OP
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So the remaining question here is...Is the extra investment in the extra set of speaker cable worth the gain in sound? I have been bi-wiring for years, just not truly bi-wiring on both ends. I feel b&w sounds better with bi-wire configuration, bit didn't notice a huge difference.

Just wondering if anyone with an amp capable of true biwire noticed a difference.
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