Bi-Amp w/Sub Amp Setup


Looking for insight on this topic.  I have  NHT 3.3 speakers with separate speaker inputs for the Woofer (12" Driver in the sealed chamber), and inputs for the upper-end Mid/Tweeter array.  I come off my Preamp into the Sub Amp (NHT SA2) line level, and then line level from the AMP Out to the 2nd AMP (Tube Amp) to drive the Mid/Tweeter array on the 3.3.  I follow the suggestions for settings of the SA2 crossover/HI & LOW Pass, but struggle with the best way to measure that the variable volume/gain on the SA2 is set to best match/integrate the upper and lower end of these speakers.  Here is the detail of my work - done per the instructions.  Should I separately test the upper end with a 150 or 300hz signal for SPL, and then only connect the lower end with a 60hz signal and assure they are the same SPL?  That has delivered - mixed results.  Curious as to other recommendations for optimal integration.  Many thanks for reading and the help.
jbryngelson
Just looking to understand your original question. Have you set the SA2 column and done a sweep across 20-20K?

Also- do you have a 2nd line out on the preamp? If so, have you thought about running a separate line out from pre directly to your tube amp for the upper section (and bypass the in/out on the SA2)?
Yes. Mixed results. Saw it coming a mile away.

Connect the pre-amp to the tube amp to the speakers. If there's a jumper involved then go direct to the uppers and jump to the woofer. Click on over to the for sale section, post all the bi-amp crossover stuff. When it sells, buy Total Contact, Orange Fuse, ECT, and HFT, in that order. That should keep you happy for a while. Unlike bi-amping, which is tailor made for making people frustrated ... and poor.