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Tube + SS bi-amping B&W 803 D3s?

In the constant quest for incremental gains and chasing the high from first hearing these speakers at the dealer, I have been considering bi-amping my B&W 803 D3s with a tube amp for HF and using my current Parasound A21+ for LF. Anyone have experience with this type of setup or recommendations for tube amps that may be particularly worth looking at?

FWIW, I tend towards warmer sound. The speakers are crystal clear but the Parasound tends towards brighter sound with them. The addition of the C2500 and the SVS subs has definitely helped, but I get the sense there is still some performance left to find.

 

Current setup:

NAD C658 Streaming DAC

Pro-Ject Carbon Debut TT with Sumiko Wellfleet cartridge

McIntosh C2500 Pre-amp

B&W 803 D3 Floorstanding Speakers

SVS SB-3000 subs x2

andrewmland

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@andrewmland 

I have to agree that mixing amps is not a good idea, its a nice idea and kind of tantalizing to fantasize about.

If your dead set on this approach then I would at least stay with Mac equipment. Better chances of getting them to match.

My system is tri-amped, lots and lots of wires, I went with ARC pre and Pass amps. Also using an outboard electronic x-over.  BTW I've been through three sets of amps to get where I'm at (took about 35 years!).

I am not familiar with all the Shitt equipment and their silly names, but they do make an equalizer that several people in the forum use to excellent success.

Good luck in your quest.

Regards,

barts

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