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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 27, 2024 at 08:08:06

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

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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)
      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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