Bi amping with two different pairs of monoblocks


I'm wanting to bi-amp my Canton 1K speakers with my Triode TRX M845 monos doing the LF and borrowed Vacuum State 300B monos doing the highs.

The speakers each have 4 binding posts with links between them which I'll remove which will separate the H & L frequencies

My source is an Oppo 203. I'm thinking of using rca Y splitters like these AudioQuest - Hard Y-Adapter RCA Splitter (1x Male to 2x Female) - Music Direct

Will this layout work for me or does it need tweaking? 

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Showing 1 response by jji666

Bi-amping isn’t something you do half-baked.  Y cables will attenuate the signal somewhat, but the real point has been made above.  If you are going to biamp, you should be using an active crossover between your preamp and the power amps. That is the correct "Y cable." 

I have tried the method above and it may sound cool at first but you will soon realize the imbalance in power between the monoblock pairs unless they are identical.  Good crossovers have gain adjustment to get it right. 

I would look for a good analog crossover. Marchand makes some decent ones without being too budget-crippling and Phil will answer your questions directly. 

I should also say that bi-amping really only makes sense if you can bypass the crossover in the speakers.