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Advice- bi-amp using integrated amp

Hi,

I have bought an older version of the same integrated amp (only has pre-out terminals, same power rating, similar spec’s.) for a power amp. How should I configure it? :

1. ‘Power amp’: Connect Amp1 ('pre') pre-outs to a line-level input on Amp2 ('power'), bi-wiring from Amp2?
OR
2. 'Bi-amp' : Amp1 driving the highs on both speakers and Amp2 the lows to deliver cleaner power? Would this introduce delays between the frequencies?

Any thoughts/ comments appreciated,
Ben.
benr

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Thank you both for the advice!

I hooked up using the power amp option with a noticeable improvement in sound, to the surprise of a local hi-fi distributor who said there would be no difference in just using the power amp section of a second amp and the pre of another = the same as an integrated amp! ... trust your instincts and be willing to experiment, I say! I'll try to bi-amp shortly, despite being told by the same person that it's NOT possible!

Cheers,
Ben.
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