Is quadamping possible?


Relative noob here. My scenario is this. I have B&W 802 S2 with North Creek crossovers and I've got a pair of Pass Labs Aleph 3 and one Aleph 5 with a chance to purchase another from a friend (it's 50 mile drive is why I'm asking before I try this). 

I'm interested in having one Aleph 3 per speaker drive the mid-high end and one Aleph 5 per speaker drive the woofers. I guess I'd have both channels of each amp connected to a single crossover input.

Would it be doable, desirable or try it and see what happens? Has anyone tried it? Stupid idea?

Thanks for any insight.

lesbaxter

It should work, but there are potential issues.  The Alephs were a great amp, but they are old.  They may need refurbishment.   The Aleph 5 is very inefficient and is effectively a room space heater.  Your listening room will become hot and you will see the effect on your electric bill.

What you're contemplating is called passive bi-amping.  It can be beneficial, but there are less complex alternatives.

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