Emotiva xpa-3

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,603
edited February 2009 in Electronics
like i said i am new to this whole amp thing. with the amp there is no bi/wiring correct?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Yes you can bi-wire. First you have to buy some (bi-wire) speaker wires and then remove the jumper (gold plate between speaker terminals ).

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,603
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Yes you can bi-wire. First you have to buy some (bi-wire) speaker wires and then remove the jumper (gold plate between speaker terminals ).

    Example:

    UltraBiWire-B.jpg


    will i gain anything more by doing so?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    This is a debatable subject. You will be feeding the speakers 200wpc, that will be plenty without biwiring.
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  • GregoryOrme
    GregoryOrme Posts: 25
    edited January 2009
    It certainly is debatable. However, I have a similar setup, and Emotiva and PolkAudio both seemed to be supportive of the bi-wiring even though they clearly get no more money if I bi-wire or not. (Of course, the speaker cable folks were happy to oblige, as well!) I have no intention of trying it both ways, because I believe it will either be a slight improvement (probably too slight for my ears) or a break-even.
    Gregory

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    Sub: PolkAudio DSW Pro 500
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2009
    noobies should not bi wire or attempt to bi amp.

    if you are new to speakers and how amps work and are wired.. DO NOT BI WIRE and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BI AMP. Neither is needed for you to enjoy your new speakers/home theater.


    end of story. :)

    (going back into hibernation) ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    :D Good advice Al. But you know you guys, if there is a way to make it more complicated than it has to be, then 9 times out of 10 that is precisely what you will do!:eek::confused::p;)
    danger boy wrote: »
    noobies should not bi wire or attempt to bi amp.

    if you are new to speakers and how amps work and are wired.. DO NOT BI WIRE and DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BI AMP. Neither is needed for you to enjoy your new speakers/home theater.


    end of story. :)

    (going back into hibernation) ;)
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited February 2009
    I've found the only way biwiring works well is if you first liberally coat the ends with Hi Karate and then wipe the outer sleeve with Old Spice using only Q tips.:D

    Gordon
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2009
    Yes Mike, guys like you & Al are rather rare, that's probably why Al stays in hibernation! And you? You're all the way at the other end of the world.:eek::p;) By the time it reaches here no one can hear it.:eek:;):D

    That's all!:D
    Keiko wrote: »
    Edit: What is this you guys Cathy? I think it's pretty obvious that Al and I are the tenth men here.

    That's all! :D:p
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