My original post:
I have a question with the above subject concerning bi-amping with a
Sonic Frontiers Line One tube preamp. Both amps will be accompanying
Martin Logan Sequel 2 speakers, all at 8 ohms. I will use the Bryston
for the woofers and the A.R.C. for the panels. The D115 has level
controls, but I am unsure if it will be adjustable enough to blend
equal output for both amps sonically. The Bryston is hooked up with a
balanced output from the preamp and the D 115 is single ended. I
realize if I have too much base that I can use single ended to my B4
to lower by 6db. and maybe equalize better on the base/panel Martin
Logans. Barring purchasing an outboard adjustable crossover (Bryston's
is around $1300.00) - any other suggestions from the group here
please?
"Guido Neitzer" <guido.neitzer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>
> Maybe - don't mix different amplifiers on the same speaker. It just
> sounds gross. If you don't like the Bryston, get a different amp. In
> general - bi-amping without active crossover never sounds better than
> one better single amp.
>
> With active crossover, you might (!) get about the same sound qualitiy
> with more power headroom, but overall, speaker manufacturers know what
> they're doing, so it's very doubtful, you can match the quality with
> mixing equipment and hooking up the stuff without measuring equipment.
>
> cug
I love both amps, if any in the group are familiar with them. The Audio
Research D115 mk.2 has the absolute clearest midrange and treble my ears
identify, but lacks bass, like almost all tube amps. The Bryston is
amazing
in all aspects, and being transistor output has solid clear bass to make
the
difference. I understand Guido that Martin Logan and other high end
speakers
know what they're doing or would not be near the top of the heap, but like
many other speaker manufactures, offer 2 inputs each channel. It is not
just
for bi-wiring, but for bi-amping which comes back to my original question
to
the group.
Regards,
Tony.
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