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Which balanced crossover fits with Apogee FR's?

Hello Audiogon Folks,
I have just changed Apogee Diva for Apogee Full Range in my system.
The Apogee crossover is single ended. I play my whole system balanced.
I use Pass 600.5, Audio Research HD 220 and Audio Research Ref 3. I am technical a nono. I like as less interference in the signal as possible and don't like changing values everytime. I know the Pass and the HD 220 deliver different resistance (ohm). I like to use the Pass for the bass section and the HD 220 for mid and high range. Which analog crossover will fit in my system without disminishing sound quality? I was thinking about a Pass XRV, but it's price is a bit above my budget ($ 2500). On eBay there is an Accuphase F35. I need to specify the frequencies, but which?
bokito
lissnr
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As far as turning the bass down a bit you might try a simpler solution first, just to see how it works... I'm referring to something along the lines of the Ultimate Attenuators... (Google it) They are available in both single ended and xlr and might be just what you need.
http://www.tweakaudio.com/Ultimate%20Attenuators.html
Check it out. Good luck.
bokito OP
5 posts
 
I have just tried the Neutrik adapters. I've put them on the Siltechs and Pure Note. There is not enough room to install them also on the input connection of the passive crossover, because the Neutriks are to big. It's a great improvement in sound and in soundstage, but the disbalance between the Pass and the HD 220 seems to be more. I can't use the active crossover, because it is a 3-way system, unless I buy a third amp. I think the only logical solution will be searching for a Pass XVR1.
bokito OP
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I have played several weeks with the Apogee active crossover. The bass was blurry and the overall sound flat and boring. I have replaced it for the passive crossover. After changing the resistances (is that correct in English?) with ones with the values for the Pass, the sound improved dramaticly. There is harmony, stage and life in the music. Astonishing how some small (and cheap) parts can make the difference. I still use the Neutrik adapters. A friend of mine is gonna make a passive crossover with balanced inlets.
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