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Using two Luxman integrated amplifiers together

I've never done this and don't know if it even makes sense or not but I thought the members could share some insight.

I have two Luxman amplifiers: a 550 axII,class A , 20 watts and the LX-380 integrated tube amp 18 watts. 

These can be used as separates so if I used the LX-380 as a preamp and the 550 as an amp would there be any sonic improvement? Or any other benefit/downside? Or would I just be wasting electricity?

I'm rotating the following speakers: Harbeth 30.2XD, Dynaudio Heritage Special and Devore Super Nines.

Thanks

maholl50

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dekay
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I don't see a problem, plus you could try it both ways (SS pre/tube power - tube pre/SS power).

When using the tube preamp section be certain to turn the tube amp on first before turning the SS amp on (reverse this when powering down the units).

The combo's should not waste much, if any, energy VS using them as stand alone units as you will only be using the power amp section of one unit @ a time.

 

DeKay

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