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Stupendous or dim-witted?

I am contemplating taking my system to the next level, well who doesn't? But this is rather...shall we say a radical approach?

I have a Xindak SCD-2 on order. (a SACD player with a 396A dual triode based output stage, featuring analogue volume control and XLR/RCA output) Also in the offing is the imminent decision to take the plunge for an Atma-Sphere M-60 MK II.3 OTL. Also at hand is a Sonic Frontier L-1 tube pre (6DJ8 based), Anthem Amp 1 (EL34 based 40W push-pull) and a trusty old Rotel solid state(135 SS Watts). And sitting at the top of the "food chain" are the bi-wirable Martin Logan Aerius-i's.

Here's the "Plan" :
Using the XLR output of the SCD-2 run the OTLs directly into Mid/Hi frequency section (electrostatic panels) and use the RCA output via the tube pre to the Rotel or the Anthem Amp-1 to drive the LF section of the speakers in a bi-amp, bi-wire configuration.

If you could spare your expert opinion:
1. Is this the smartest of all moves or the dumbest? (Anyone with similar previous experience, please help)
2. Should I use the Rotel or use the Anthem and keep the SS devil few blocks away?
3. Should I forgo the ability to control the LF output and do away with the tube pre as well and call myself the ‘purist’?

I listen to Diana Krall, Nora Jones and Jacintha (Yeah, I know they all look good as much as the sound)

Thanks guys,
amal

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gregm
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You could do it, but you'd have to match the input sensititvity of the two amps --- otherwise one part of the speaker will play louder than the other.

More to the point, passive bi-amping has never done it for me: too much trouble, too expensive, minimal returns.

The key would be to actively bi-amp -- if MLogan can help you on this. Otherwise, my take is, don't bother. Cheers
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