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RE: Bridged Crown XLS 2502 driving B&W 801 matrix S2

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Leo loves music

In Reply to: RE: Bridged Crown XLS 2502 driving B&W 801 matrix S2 posted by Leo loves music on November 25, 2024 at 04:49:43

After a few days, I still don't like the sound. So I changed the system to bi-amp configuration. It is better now. I also put Cardas speaker cables on top to help. I would day I am getting 70% performance of my Plinius/Cary class A system.

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RE: Bridged Crown XLS 2502 driving B&W 801 matrix S2 - Leo loves music 10:22:03 11/27/24 (6)
After bi-amp, these Crowns are listenable in my system for about 70% of class A amp performance.
At $1200 per pair, these Crowns offer 2x440W + 2x440W bi-amp mono configuration. If this configuration is from Mcintosh, we are talking about something around $40K, i.e. MC901.

Edits: 11/27/24
- RE: Bridged Crown XLS 2502 driving B&W 801 matrix S2 - JoeKool 12:50:52 12/01/24 (5)
  Little Aiyima A07 Max sounds way better than the Crown XLS1502 I have, now relegated to sub duties in HT system.
  The Aiyima has a warmer and relaxed sound, even with the stock OpAmps.
  - Why there are so many people talking about their amp w/o - Leo loves music 12:57:17 12/01/24 (4)
    considering what speakers it will drive?
    - RE: Why there are so many people talking about their amp w/o - JoeKool 13:35:48 12/01/24 (0)
      Default amp. NCore 400 DIY 1st Gen.
    - RE: Why there are so many people talking about their amp w/o - JoeKool 13:28:00 12/01/24 (1)
      Alon IV speakers
      Martens Miles ...
      - full system list... - JoeKool 13:34:07 12/01/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Why there are so many people talking about their amp w/o posted by JoeKool on December 01, 2024 at 13:28:00
        
        EAR Acute CD player> CAT SL1 pre> AMP > Alon IV/Marten Miles II
    - RE: Why there are so many people talking about their amp w/o - Leo loves music 13:13:06 12/01/24 (0)
      for those never understand (Open in New Window)

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