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Anyone tried biamping with an Accuphase E-560?

Accuphase E-560 owners - have any of you tried adding a power amp and passively biamping?

If yes, do you have to add an amp with the same rated power (in which case, the second amp would have to be the A-35), or can it be done with say the A-46 or even P-6100?

Or would be better to just add a power amp and use the E-560 as a preamp?

Thanks in advance.
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nvp
317 posts
 
If buying an A-46 or a P-6100 is not a problem, then my advice is to trade in your E-560 for an Accuphase pre-amp (e.g. the recently discontinued C-2410)

I've recently moved from an E-550 integrated to a A-45 & C-2410 combo and it was a solid upgrade, i.e. blacker background, more details and a more stable and focused soundstage.
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
Probably better bass and frequency response too.
classact OP
36 posts
 
Hi Nvp and Dave_72, thanks for your input. Yes buying either amp is not an issue, but I'd like to keep the E-560 for the time being before swapping it for a dedicated preamp.

Im wondering if I do go the biamping route, would be ok to use either one of these power amps, as they have a higher rated output than the 560. Would you know?

Thanks.
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edwyun
244 posts
 
If you are using two amps with different power ratings or gain for that matter, you will hear that difference. To avoid this, most people use an active crossover that has the ability to attenuate and balance out these differences in the power amps. Otherwise, you will hear an imbalance between, say the high/midrange and the woofer.
classact OP
36 posts
 
Thanks Edwyun.
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