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Biamping Alon II mk II ?

I recently acquired a pair of Acarian Alon II speakers. The manual makes reference to the possibility of bi-amping instead of bi-wiring but provides no details. This interests me (since I have an unused amp) but I have never done it before.

Connecting the amps to the speakers is no problem. Preamp to amps is trickier; do I need some kind of splitter? Also, my Modulus 3A has two sets of main out jacks, one of which is currently unused. Can I run two interconnects, one to each amp? And what sort of electrical compatibility is necessary for good sound? The amps in question are Transcendent Sound monoblocks (150 wpc, which I would use for bass) and Golden Tube SE-40 (which I would use for mid/high).

Thanks for any help!
magister
k_kriegerd136
10 posts
 
You do not need a splitter. The Audible Illusions has outputs for 2 amps...just run a set of ics to one output and a set on the other,,your in business.
asterix
33 posts
 
I tried something similar with my alon II mkI,same set up:
was using meitner monoblocks for low end and audioprism debut tube amp for mid/high.
the sound seemed great at first,very dynamic with deep bass but after a while I noticed the sound spectrum was not in sync meaning it did not sound natural,bass was not coherent with mids/highs which is due to compatibility and sensitivity of the amps;would have needed an electronic crossover to make it right.
now sold the meitners and I am using two audioprism debut amps,one per speaker perfect balance,bass and warm fluffy midrange from tubes.the alon really do enjoy the extra current but balance is important.
happy listening,Thierry.
k_kriegerd136
10 posts
 
Asterix i want to bi-amp my Merlin TSM with 2 VAC 35/35 Triode Amps..How are you doing yours? Passive or Verticle? i mean how do you set-up 1 amp per speaker?I was just going to use 1 amp for highs and 1 amp for lows is this the way to go?
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