2 channel amp and LSiC

maximillian
maximillian Posts: 2,145
edited July 2009 in Speakers
Can someone help me out in driving an LSiC? I currently do not have a 3 channel amp but do have a spare Adcom 535L amp. Can I use this amp to drive the LSiC by itself? If so, is the best way to hook it up is to bi-amp the LSiC, i.e. split the center channel input to the L-R inputs of the amp, then connect the L and R outputs of the amp to one of the posts of the LSiC (removing the jumper). Would this work, and work well?

Thanks
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited July 2009
    Yes that would work well.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,145
    edited July 2009
    Front end speakers are LSi9's currently being run off of the 535L. I will be replacing the 535L with a Rotel RB-980bx that I just bought off of the FM. I thought that the Adcom would work with the LSiC, with the possible issue that the Rotel is rated at twice the power of the Adcom at 4 Ohms. Therefore the receiver will have to compensate. Is this too much power difference that a receiver can't compensate?

    I just want to make sure that my setup with work well enough for 1-3 years until I upgrade again. I don't play music/HT loud since it is in a small-to-medium sized room.

    Thanks
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