Passive bi-amping works ?


I can't figure out how passive bi-amping (as pointed out in my Martin-Logan manual)in either vertical or horizontal modes offers more sonic benefits than using a higher-powered amp(usually better quality)in bi-wiring mode. Please enlighten.
ryllau

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Like other things audio, it's controversial, but like mono-blocs, bi-amping allows for use of (potentially) very short speaker cables. Many claim significant improvements with the use of short speaker cables.

My amps will be back from SMc Audio (for upgrading & matching) next week, and I'm going to use them for passive bi-amping (Vandersteen speakers cannot be active bi-amped without screwing up the internal X-over up) as recommended by Vandersteen and SMc. I'll post a short report when I've gotten some time on the system. Cheers. Craig.
Supakit; biamping with a 4 channel amp is probably breaking new ground. I have read that "sometimes" bridging channels does not improve music quality/character. Good Luck. Craig