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  1. #21
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    Default 2 Diagrams of Integrated Bi-Amping (using 2 outputs of DAC)

    Could anyone please look at my Vertical Biamp diagram
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/roland...7690276465420/
    and let me know if the wiring is correct?

    Possibly also check my Horizontal Biamp diagram?
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/roland...7690276465420/

    No idea which sounds best... but 2 things to consider

    1) The amps are integrated ; the gain control characteristics will differ completely from Vertical to Horizontal
    2) The DAC has 2 outs : Fixed and Variable.. I don't know how seamless using both together will work. In both cases the variable out can be used to attenuate the treble 1 or 2 notches (might be a nice feature)

    Thanks in advance for any help

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    The DAC will output from both fixed and variable simultaneously?
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    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    The DAC will output from both fixed and variable simultaneously?
    That's right.. the DAC outputs simultaneously from fixed and variable outputs...
    The variable at max is the same as the fixed. Whether or not this will present timing or phase issues remains to be seen.

    The manufacturer's support staff didn't criticise my method in any particular way

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    Looks okay to me then. Although I'm not accepting any liability

    It's a bit of a lash up though. You won't get any benefit over using just one amp that is comfortable driving the whole speaker. But I suppose you know that.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Looks okay to me then. Although I'm not accepting any liability

    You won't get any benefit over using just one amp that is comfortable driving the whole speaker. But I suppose you know that.
    No, I don't know that.
    In truth, I am hoping for a little more... of course
    I know what I hear (I'm a professional musician) so I will judge it when I hear it, not before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    It's a bit of a lash up though. You won't get any benefit over using just one amp that is comfortable driving the whole speaker. But I suppose you know that.
    I agree. The speakers are quoted as having 89db sensitivity. In theory that would give in the region of 130db at the max specified amp output of 150 watts. Not that I think the speakers would actually manage that. Anyway, 100db loudness is more than enough and that would require a mere 15 watts. Assuming the spec is for each speaker singly, you can bung another 3db on for a pair working.

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    Sorry Roland I wasn't criticising. I'm interested in how it pans out. I suspect you may well get an improvement in sound quality, it all depends on how difficult a load the speaker is and how good the Arcam amps are at driving them. If one amp is not comfortable doing it all then adding another should improve things. If one can drive them comfortably then it won't. The only real test is to try it and see.
    Current Lash Up:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Sorry Roland I wasn't criticising. I'm interested in how it pans out. I suspect you may well get an improvement in sound quality, it all depends on how difficult a load the speaker is and how good the Arcam amps are at driving them. If one amp is not comfortable doing it all then adding another should improve things. If one can drive them comfortably then it won't. The only real test is to try it and see.
    I agree with you, completely, Martin. I really don't know how the result will pan out in practice.
    Previously I had B&W 704 floor-standers (the ones that came out 10 years ago, not the new ones)- they were a little hard for my 90Watt A90 to push; the sound was a little forced.. but when I added a P90 to the bass, I got a much more relaxed sound.

    With my new system I am totally prepared to accept a result that shows little or no gain in bi-amping.
    But I do want to try it out ! First I have to order a Hifi rack that will accommodate the 2x A39 ; they are so non-standard in size (depth) !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    I agree. The speakers are quoted as having 89db sensitivity. In theory that would give in the region of 130db at the max specified amp output of 150 watts. Not that I think the speakers would actually manage that. Anyway, 100db loudness is more than enough and that would require a mere 15 watts. Assuming the spec is for each speaker singly, you can bung another 3db on for a pair working.
    On paper I gain nothing... in practice... we shall see.
    I have never tried Vertical bi-amping. I need to at least try.. as I do own 2 identical integrated amps.

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    Ive done vertical with integrated Amps. I now use 2 monos Which can be better and worse depending On current requirements
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