2. amps-preamps
  3. 181279-3603

Bi amp configuration...a mismatch?

I just recently acquire a pair of Vandersteen 2ci and currently I am using a B&K ST2140 amp to power them. I am planning on getting the Audio Research D70 for a bi amp configuration and my first attempt to tubes in my system. I have a Rotel pre to drive the amps since this model has two preouts. My question is s, do you think their is a mismatch with the amps and preamp to drive the Vandersteen? Thanks 

highend64

Showing 1 response by avanti1960

avanti1960
1,545 posts
 

These speakers are prime for bi-amping being 3-way designs.  1 amp for the woofer the other for the mid and tweeter.  

as long as the gain on the amps are the same go for it.

i did this with some PSB tower speakers where the 80 watt 29db gain amp was sounding strained- of the woofers drive the amp to clipping the midrange and treble suffer and sound unrefined.  

i added a 150 WPC 29 db amp to the woofers and the sound was amazingly better- more powerful bass and never any strain or lack of refinement in the midrange or treble

More to discover