"Arny Krueger" wrote in message
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"Bob Latham" wrote in message

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Arny Krueger wrote:
"Bob Latham" wrote in message


You are both correct from a simple electrical point of
view it is quite pointless. However, I might point out
that rightly or wrongly, probably a substantial majority
of people with an interest in Hi-Fi would say that
Bi-amped systems sound better

But this isn't really bi-amping. There are still passive
crossovers, and both amplifiers have to amplify the full
signal.

Its not "active" certainly but it is what most would mean
by bi-amped.

Who is this "most"?

Most audio fanatics?

Bi-amped has traditionally meant, and means in most audio circles to this
day, active crossover, two power amps, two-way speaker system.

That a few naive audiophiles have been snookered into buying two amps to a
job that one amp can do as well, is an aberration.


Arny, as this is a UK news group, we normally use UK nomenclature. This side
of the pond, using two amplifiers but retaining the passive crossover is
generally called "bi-amping" whilst using two amplifiers with electronic
crossovers is generally called "active". The former is of no value whilst
the latter provides many benefits.

S.

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