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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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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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Well, I suppose "effort" in lieu of $ is my justification plus I kind of enjoying messing around with this stuff. On the other hand, is it that much different than trying to integrate a powered sub-woofer?
electroid
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We need more info. Same amps? Different? Which ones? I would go to Integrated "A" with all sources then line out (fixed tape out not variable preout) to Integrated "B".

Integrated A = the one with a better sounding preamp section if A/B are different

If the power levels are different on the amps the higher one to the woofers of course.

Good luck!

ET
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