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Help Bi-amping question

My system consist of a Classe model 25 amp, DR5 Preamp, Rega Planet cd player and B&W matrix 802's series 2. I recentley bought a pair of Classe DR3's as Ive never ran pure class A before. I also have never bi-amped before. How do I set these amps up in my system. Ive been using Audioquest Crystle Hyperlintz bi-wire with the model 25. To Bi-amp the two DR3's do I need to purchase another run of bi-wire? Do I need any other interconnect. I'd like to get these amps up and running fast so I can make a comparison between the DR3's and the model 25. I'm very happy with my system but got the upgrade bug. Problem is I'm alot better at listening to music then I am a the technical aspect. Appreciate any advise that can be given. Cheers Gary
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Hi Gary,
A few years ago I had a similar system, 802's matrix-3,
DR3's, AudioResearch LS5 tube preamp & Cardas Hexlink golden 5c speaker and interconect.
The DR3's are switchable into mono amps from the inside witch is the way that I ran them. This sounded very good and you will not need any other cables. Bi-amping requires two pairs of interconects and two pairs of speaker cable, one amp will power the bass terminals of both speakers while the other amp will power the treble terminals hence the reason for 2 pairs of speaker cables. You will also require a preamp with two sets of main outs hence 2 pairs of interconects to connect the bass amp and treble amp.
I do not see the advantage of bi-amping just convert them to mono blocs use your existing cables and enjoy!
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