If it is higher at one watt it will be higher at full output also. The idea is that the top end will take much less power to drive so you assume that it is the top that will need attenuation. I am not sure that in every case it would be necessary for the top to have more sensitivity if that is where you have the volume control as you are likely to be using less power there but it is a good precaution. This combination is a little harder to pull off than tube-tube or SS-SS combinations but many do it, it may just take a little time to sort out.
Bi-Amp Mash Up SS on Bass and Tubes on top?
I was reading the info that came with my Snell C V speakers regarding Bi-amping with 2 different amps. I am using an Aragon hi current amp now to run everything but would like to try biamping with some tubes for the top end. The guidelines say to make sure the other amp has controls since it would not be a twin. It also suggests this tube amp should have a higher sensitivity in volts. The lower number means greater sensitivity.
So a few questions. Does this refer to the input sensitivity at 1 watt or at full output? The Aragon has a value of 120 mv at 1 wat and 1.33 at full. Any recommendations on a good 2nd amp for this project? I like a lot of bang for the buck. Running a SOnic Frontier tuded pre at present.
So a few questions. Does this refer to the input sensitivity at 1 watt or at full output? The Aragon has a value of 120 mv at 1 wat and 1.33 at full. Any recommendations on a good 2nd amp for this project? I like a lot of bang for the buck. Running a SOnic Frontier tuded pre at present.
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