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do i need a second amp for my speakers?

I am now currently running a Forte model 3 amp 200 watts a side with a pair of paradigm studio 60's v3, would i benefit at all to spend the money on a second amp to run the tweets? Also how much power would be needed if I do so. Higly doubt I would need another 200 watts. I am currently upgrading all of my system, very slowly I might add, so any advice on upgrades would be fantastic.My current system consits of a forte model 3, belles (ocm 55)pre,and a cambridge 500c cd player. using some decent cables that I have picked up along the way so just looking what to do next.

thanks

mike
magnus89

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magnus89 OP
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very pleased with the amp section so far, I would say the cd player is the weakest link at this point. Not sure if it would be better to get a dac or just a new player in itself? As far as the bottom end of the sound, I am very happy with it, I dont think spending the money alot of money that is on a sub would do much for me. The reasoning for the question was to find what a difference biamping the speakers would be. And to see where I could make some better improvements, Right now it is a little to bright for me and would like to improve on the soundstage.

thanks

mike
magnus89 OP
20 posts
 
can you explain that a little more? why would i need a crossover with it already built in to the speakers?
magnus89 OP
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I have an opportunity to buy a vintage Kinergenics sw150 passive sub with the seperate amp thats been used probably ten times. Perhaps I will audition it first and see what kind of difference it will make. How hard will this be to match up to the mains as far as frequency roll off? Also not sure if the Kiner amp has inputs for the main amp driving the main speakers. How do I go about choking the woofers on the paradigms?
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