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Using 2 integrateds to bi-amp?

Maybe this is a really dumb idea (if yes, please tell me why). Would it be possible to connect 2 integrated amps by Y connectors to a single source (e.g., TT or CDP)then use 1 to drive the L & R tweeters and the other to drive the L & R woofers of a 2 way speaker system? I have two integrated amps but don't have $ to go mono-blocks + pre-amp.
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Weird. How would you control volume in concert?

Kal
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Ghosthouse: I'm guessing since I have volume controls on both I can regulate spl from treble and bass. By trial and error at worst, I'd expect I could find optimal settings.
Tricky and unreliable. More than likely you will get variations in LF/HF balance as you try to reset levels. Besides, how will you know if they are set correctly especially as you change the level? Most dual VCs don't track accurately and two different VCs are likely to vary even more.

Does not seem to be worth the bother for any marginal improvement possible.

Kal
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What a lot of effort for what? Unpredictable outcome with clumsy operation. If you think of it as an experiment, mebbe.

Kal
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