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Bi-Amp Basics - NHT 29s

Ok, I think I know what to do here, but I wanted to get thoughts and opinions. I have a decent but dated NHT theater system consisting of 2.9 fronts, AC2 center, and HDP2 Surrounds. I am looking to improve the front sound state by upgrading to a new amp that will drive all five speakers, but using this new amp for only the top end of the 2.9 fronts, and utilizing my current amp to drive the bottom. To get this done, I need an RCA spliter to send the same signal to both amps, and then wire each amp to either the upper posts, or the lower posts (Correct)?

Just checking...

Anyone care to recommend a 5-channel for the NHT system (Upper only on the 2.9s), and a 2-channel for the bottom of the 2.9s?
jbryngelson
markphd
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Depending on what connection options your amps have, you may also be able to daisy chain the amps so that you don't need a splitter.

Keep in mind that when bi-amping, the amps need to have the same gain
ig316b
104 posts
 
What you might want to consider, using the five channel amp to drive the 2.9's and the AC2 and your current amp to power your surrounds. Use four of the channel to vertically drive your 2.9's and the fifth to drive the AC2. This would make for a more consistent front soundstage. Then when possible find a matching two channel version of the five channel amp. Another option 2 Two channel amps to vertically bi-amp the 2.9's and a three channel amp to power the surrounds. I've found the McCormacks to work well with the NHT's. I have a pair of the 2.5's connected to a DNA-1 in my spare room. If you decide to use the older McCormack's DNA's I would recommend the DNA-1's. Heard the 2.9's with the DNA 0.5's and it was really bass shy.
ig316b
104 posts
 
Another Option
Use two Aragon 8008X3's and pick up a NHT SW3 Slave and you would have one awesome 5.1 and 2 channel system. The Aragon's work great with the NHT's also. Not sure if these are within your budget. But just a suggestion.
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