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#28967 - 12/03/02 10:41 PM Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
JDB Offline
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Registered: 12/03/02
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Loc: Maryville, TN 37803
Is it possible to use 4 amp outputs to bi-amp main speakers in a 5 speaker config?

If so, how do I split pre-amp output to two amp inputs?

May be a dumb question..

Thanks in advance,

JDB

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#28968 - 12/04/02 12:17 AM Re: Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
gonk Offline
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Yes, it is possible! You'll need RCA splitters to divide the pre-amp output signal so you can connect each pre-amp signal to two amp channels. Radio Shack has some simple ones, but there are also a few more exotic offerings floating around.

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#28969 - 12/04/02 01:11 PM Re: Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
pandasys Offline
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Gonk may be talking about these:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F002%5F001%5F030%5F000&product%5Fid=42%2D2539

I use the 6 inch version. I biamp L,R, & C and think these cables are fine.

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#28970 - 12/04/02 04:10 PM Re: Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
gonk Offline
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Yep, that's it, and I'd recommend the 6" version.

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#28971 - 01/01/03 06:48 AM Re: Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
fmcorps Offline
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Registered: 06/06/02
Posts: 197
Loc: Fargo, ND, USA
Hey Gonk,

I didn't know that you could bi-amp the Paridigm Referance Studio CC. Hmmm...may have to look into that when I finaly settle down and buy a house.

Jason.

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#28972 - 01/01/03 12:19 PM Re: Can I Bi-Amp main speakers in 5 speaker config
gonk Offline
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Studio CC? Oh, yeah, it's bi-wire / bi-amp capable.

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