Wilson Alexandria X-2 with ML N33???


Hello,

I waiting my new Alexandria X-2 from Wilson factory, and I'd like to know what is the best way to connect them to my system.
Now I have two pair of MarkLevinson reference amplifiers (N33 and N33H), and two reference preamp (N32).
Is it possible to connect Alexandria X-2 in bi-amp mode? (can I use two of my preamp in this case?)

Thank you for advice.
linn_audio

Showing 4 responses by hemisferik

I use X2's with 33's. I consider them to be the best overall amplifier for the speakers. DW uses 33's at home and can use anything he wants so draw your own conclusions.

BTW mine are the ultra high current version 240v 30amp and I have installed them with dedicated individual circuits and ground spike so they are not on the house earth loop. I also have recently used them with Transparent's Power Isolator XL's which given that the 33's regenerate their own power internally shouldn't make any difference, well they do and it's not subtle. I recommend you try them.

Also with the X2's make sure you use the 28.6 ohm woofer damping resistor and not the 32 ohm that the X2 ships with. Both are in the tool kit so its easy to swap them over.
The factory now ships all X2's with the 28.6 resistor as standard. The 32ohm are only used in special cases such as Spectral or Boulder amps which have very high damping factors.

In my experience the 28.6 significantaly improve the woofer control and perceived bass response they really tighten up the lower octaves. Try them and see which you prefer.

Please let me know me know how you go.
Oh and by the way make sure you change the mid and tweeter resistors at least every quarter. They do decay over time. I change mine every month but then I listen to mine pretty much all the time.

The resistors do get affected by high current heat loads which can change the resistor value under load. Always change them before fine tuning.
No not necessary to change them on the Watt Puppy only the X1, X2 and Maxx are affected by this. I must state that this not a problem simply a way of restoring the sound of the loudspeaker to optimum. If a dangerously high current passes through the resistors they will blow before any damage to the drivers occurs. Sometimes high currents not enough to blow them will damage them and then will cause sonic degradation over time.

I must also state that I am the principal of the Wilson Audio distributor for Australia and New Zealand and a dedicated Audiophile. As such I will try to help anyone on these forums with Wilson Audio products with any questions etc.