Drubin , yes , it is if you go the entire route for sure but I am using a massive amp to drive just the subs. You could bypass the power conditioners and voltage regulator and run straight from the sequencer.The point for me was to get a 220 service . Nrchy , I did not mention the bass and I can say it was a signifigant jump in speed and transient attack . I was so stunned in the soundstage improvement { which I really wasnt expecting as it is the bass that everyone comments on } that i did not fully describe the changes. The Pipedream sub cabinets are massive cylinders housing 2 18 inch drivers in each enclosure and the added power made it relentless in its authority. I added another 20 tonight just for the Gamut as I plan on getting another and bi amp each tower. The Gamut is killer for the money!
I strangled my pipe
As disgusting as this sounds it is ever so true. I had been told to run dedicated lines . I did , 10 gauge romex into hospital grade outlets on a separate breaker . I got the Pipedream 21 s and hooked them up to a gamut 200 mk 11 and had a Classe Omega amp I put on the subs. The Omega preamp was in line with a Marantz sa 1 and Nordost spms. The sound was thrilling and shockingly dynamic to be sure but the things that make a truly great speaker were just not there. The soundstage width , depth and transparency as well as pinpoint imaging was good but well inferior to my Aerial 20 t multichannel room.I was more than a little surprised , especially considering the rantings and ravings JV and HP did when The Absolute Sound reviewed them. I just simply did not hear the magic they described . A friend said to run 6/3 with ground into a Cinepro sequencer that turned 220 to 110 . Then put in a couple of Cinepro powerpro 20 conditioners and 2 Cinepro power supply 3 voltage regulators. I did it and this , I must share. The difference was stunning and immediately obvious . The speakers blew out the back and side walls as if I had just replaced a sony reciever with Levinson gear. It was just astounding and I am trying to temper my enthusiasm here. The sound seemed to sweep wide outside each tower and then creep up the floor toward the listening position. Nothing I have ever done has made a greater positive impact in any system I have controlled. I just wanted to share this with anyone that does not think that power matters . I live in a small town in a small neighborhood outside the city limits so I do not really think my power was terribly corrupted to begin with either. Any similar observations?