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Biamping Triode Tubes No Feedback With Solid State

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried to biamp an integrated SET tube amp with a solid state power amp. I have been listening to amps that were really nice, like the Viva Solista, the Cary SEI 300, the McIntosh 2275 or even the Sun Audio. They are great integrated tube amps but with little wattage some of them lack of punch when it comes to bass. I was thinking to partner them with a warm solid state power amp (i.e. Gamut or McIntosh, I guess MOSFET would be best). Does it make sense? Would it be flawed sonically: How would you connect the whole thing to the cross over? Would I need active or passive cross over?

For speakers I am thinking Triangle Celius, Wilson Sophias or Sonus Faber Grand Piano.

Thanks,

Josep
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I am serious about the Cary 300 sei.I was thinking about using the Vandersteen Quatro with its powered bass or the Zu with powered bass.Any other speakers like these and has anyone gone this route?
I know Aurum has a system only set up where a 300 b amp and a solid state amp are combined as one amp but this only works with their optimised speakers.But, what beautiful sound.
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