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Monoblocks, passive bi-amped or passive tri-amped?

I have been doing lots of research, but to no avail. Some writers & speaker builders say you will get sonic benefits from passive bi or tri amping, some say you get nothing. Some say running 2 identical amps will give a 50% increase in power to the speaker…some say zero. IMO it seems logical that an amp pushing 1 driver, as opposed to many, would have an easier load, and thus more headroom, control, speed, detail, etc.

The options I’m considering:
250W D monoblocks
220W D bi-amped
140W A/B tri-amped

I can’t active amp…so need technical info on which of these would sound best, and why. Thanks!
manoterror

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kr4
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You have the message: There is a lot of bias and misinformation out there. It should tell you that there is NO consensus and, therefore, you are on your own, especially if you ask around here.

Just get a good amp and listen to music. (Is my bias showing?)

Kal
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kr4
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Most reviews of the OMD-28 seem to be happy with a single amplifier in the 150wpc range. No one made any suggestion of wishing for more or for more complex arrangements.

What's wrong with your amp?
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kr4
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Bi-amping, whether you advocate it or not, is one of the largest wastes of Internet bandwidth. It is argued and discussed incessantly and each side of the argument never convinces the other. Even active bi-amping is disputable these days.

In this case, if the OP really believes his speakers are underpowered, I would advise him to buy a good 200wpc amp with the emphasis on good.
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