I agree with the Marchand XM9 recommendation. I own this xover, and like its flexibility of adjustments. You can also change the xover freq. by easily swapping different "cards" yourself. Sonically it is very neutral. Be sure to order the deluxe version (better op-amps and connectors), and request stepped attenuators instead of potentiometers, for enhanced neutrality. I'd also suggest you have them assemble the unit, unless you're a real DIY, then you can spend the extra time listening to music. Must admit I haven't compared this to other xovers, but my system is pretty revealing, and the Marchand seems fine.
Bi-Amping - Good active crossover? Help
Hello-
I am going to be bi-amping a pair of Infinity Kappa 9's My pre-amp is a Yamaha CX-1000 and my power amps are 2 Yamaha MX-1000's (260 wpc each so I will be sending 520 watts to each K 9) Anyway I need a good active crossover that I can adjust around 80hz. Cosmetically I don't want anything that is rack mountable, I want it component width and I want it to be black. I want it line-level of course so I can put it inbetween the pre amp and power amp. I don't want some cheap piece of crap that will be the weak link in the system and I don't want to spend a fortune either. What should I get?
I am going to be bi-amping a pair of Infinity Kappa 9's My pre-amp is a Yamaha CX-1000 and my power amps are 2 Yamaha MX-1000's (260 wpc each so I will be sending 520 watts to each K 9) Anyway I need a good active crossover that I can adjust around 80hz. Cosmetically I don't want anything that is rack mountable, I want it component width and I want it to be black. I want it line-level of course so I can put it inbetween the pre amp and power amp. I don't want some cheap piece of crap that will be the weak link in the system and I don't want to spend a fortune either. What should I get?