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Monoblocks, passive bi-amped or passive tri-amped?

I have been doing lots of research, but to no avail. Some writers & speaker builders say you will get sonic benefits from passive bi or tri amping, some say you get nothing. Some say running 2 identical amps will give a 50% increase in power to the speaker…some say zero. IMO it seems logical that an amp pushing 1 driver, as opposed to many, would have an easier load, and thus more headroom, control, speed, detail, etc.

The options I’m considering:
250W D monoblocks
220W D bi-amped
140W A/B tri-amped

I can’t active amp…so need technical info on which of these would sound best, and why. Thanks!
manoterror
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kr4
3,677 posts
 
You have the message: There is a lot of bias and misinformation out there. It should tell you that there is NO consensus and, therefore, you are on your own, especially if you ask around here.

Just get a good amp and listen to music. (Is my bias showing?)

Kal
danielk141
489 posts
 
It would probably be much easier if you list a certain speaker you want to power.
You'll get detailed responses from members who've already tried it.
manoterror OP
216 posts
 
Good advice...on both accounts. :-)

I have Mirage OMD-28s. Absolutely love them, and now I need amps that will make them sing. Manufacturer recommends tri-amping, but as you have said...no concensus. Just trying to be better informed for my decision.

Thanks!
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