What is the most demanding on an amp?


In a biamped system, where one amp pushes the high end and the other the midrange and bottom, which amplifier has more demands made on it? Which amplifier should be stronger or if both the same, which end might benefit with a newer, fresher model? Currently using bryston 4bst's to drive mag 3.6's using a bryston 10b crossover.
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Showing 1 response by mrtennis

there is another factor. some speakers have an impedance that varies with frequency. if an amplifier sees a 1 or 2 ohm load around 10k, it could be a problem.

thus the answer is not obvious. i agree with shadorne, in most cases, but the exceptions could be those hard-to-drive loads in the treble, as mentioned above, especially when a tube amp has to face 1 or 2 ohms.