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Levinson 23.5 and Biamping Gurus?

I am so far very happy using my 23.5 with newly restored Magneplanar Tympani IV'as.

The system sounds great and the amp seems to have reserves of power to where I can barely crack the volume -- even in a pretty big, very high ceilinged room.

Nonetheless, the more I read about the much smaller Maggies slurping monstrous amounts of current, I wonder if I might be missing something.

Could anyone advise me on adding a second 23.5 and bridging them? That would obviously add gigantic amounts of power and I am wondering if this would take the Maggies to new heights.

To really get fancy, maybe 23.5's bridged and Audio Research tubes on the mids/treble?

It is always fun to buy more gear but I would greatly appreciate any insight anyone might have.

Thank you.
cwlondon

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cwlondon OP
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What about "bi-amping" with matching ML 23.5 amps?

Didn't mean to further confuse the issue with SS and tubes etc, but basically wanted info on the benefit of using two amps with Tympanis.
cwlondon OP
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Cip57 --

Are you saying that a 23.5 may be loud, but won't make the IVa's "sing" by on its own?

Does those of you familiar with this strategy agree that biamping is a good idea but bridging is not?

If I biamp, are there recommnedations for a second amp instead of a second 23.5? And which active crossover should I buy?

For preamp, you can see in my system list that I have an Audio Research SP-11 Mk II.

Thank you for more suggestions. I am still a bit confused on how to really get my Tympanis to "sing".
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