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Bi-amping spectron musician II w/Gallo ref 3.1

I just purchased a second Spectron Musician II with the intent of running each amp in mono block configuration to my Gallo Ref 3.1's. Not realizing this was not possible it seems my only option is to either upgrade to the hybrid plus, or simply Bi-amp. I do plan on doing the Hybrid upgrade somewhere down the line but for now would like to possibly Bi-amp. I do have the Gallo sub amp but i have a feeling that will not be able to be used if i Bi-amp my Spectrons.

My current components being used are as follows:

Preamp: Lexicon MC-12 balanced
Main Amps: (2) Spectron Musician II (no upgrades)
Surround Amp: Lexicon LX-7
Sub Amp: Anthony Gallo SA
Speakers:
MAIN: Anthony Gallo reference 3.1
Center :Anthony Gallo Reference AV
Surrounds: Anthony Gallo Due

So basically my question is how to Bi-Amp my system correctly as i have never done this before.

ps. i am currently using xlr connections from my preamp to the spectron and the sub out to the SA amp with regular speaker wire running from each to the speakers (spectron to the top binding posts, SA amp to the lower posts)

Thank you in advance,
Jaime
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spectron
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Hi,

I spoke recently with people from Gallo Acoustic regarding Gallo Reference 3.5 and bi-ampling.

As I was explained, Ref 3.5 lower binding posts lead to passive woofer and signal there first must not have hi-freq components. It means that if you want to bi-amp your speakers you first have to get external crossover for lower set of the binding post.

If Ref 3.1 is very different from 3.5 I would be suprised. At any rate you should ask Gallo technical support.

IMO, their inexpensive amplifer will do the job of supporting passive woofer and Musician is too much of fine tool for this simple job. In my experience and opinion, you would be much, much better of (sonically) if you will use your two Musican amps in fully balanced mode.

Distortion free music is glorious !!!!

All The Best,

Simon
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