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Using 2 integrateds to bi-amp?

Maybe this is a really dumb idea (if yes, please tell me why). Would it be possible to connect 2 integrated amps by Y connectors to a single source (e.g., TT or CDP)then use 1 to drive the L & R tweeters and the other to drive the L & R woofers of a 2 way speaker system? I have two integrated amps but don't have $ to go mono-blocks + pre-amp.
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ghosthouse OP
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Thanks all for your comments and time.
s7horton
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I think it is very feasible if the two integrateds are the same. If not, tweaking would be required, but it would work. You could also try it vertically by by using one integrated per speaker. If your image is centered, I would say the two integrteds are playing at the same level.
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S7horton - Sorry I wasn't clear in my original post...unfortunately, I have 2 different "amps". One all tubes, the other an old but refurbished Yamaha R-1000 ss receiver (100 wpc). Horizontal looks to be the way I'll have to go if I try this. I might get an SPL from R Shack to help balancing lows and highs. Take some before "bi-amp" readings off each driver at various volume control levels using a "reference" CD. See what volume knob positions are needed to duplicate those readings with 2 amps in place.
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kr4
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What a lot of effort for what? Unpredictable outcome with clumsy operation. If you think of it as an experiment, mebbe.

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s7horton
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it would be a lot of effort to try and learn something. Education is important.
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