Bi-amping with an external amp

[markw]

As for splitters, i read all bad things about them (destroying the sound stage image).

Up to now, you've been getting your advice from fools.

 

[mclaren]

How is it any different than running them internally through what would effectively be the same thing as a splitter?

I guess I don't understand how exactly a connector would destroy the sound stage?

If it is a good deal and you need it, just get the amp.

I have no idea how the splitters damage the sound stage (maybe bad splitters quality).

I do need a power amp, since the Yamaha AV is weak to drive the Soavos 1 i bought.

 

[Irvrobinson]

I have no idea how the splitters damage the sound stage (maybe bad splitters quality).

They don't damage the sound stage. In fact, I can't imagine how they could. Audiophile folklore never ceases to amaze. What splitters can do is reduce the input impedance as seen by the output stage of the pre-amp (or the pre-amp stage of an AVR). Most pre-amps will have no trouble at all with the lower impedance, but some poorly designed ones could, and the audible effects might be an inability to drive the amps to full output, or perhaps even the desired output.

 

[j_garcia]

IMO, that might be more common in headphones, where we impedance can make a bigger difference depending on the cans. With most receivers having adequately high preamp output voltage these days, I can't see it as being an issue.

 

[Irvrobinson]

IMO, that might be more common in headphones, where we impedance can make a bigger difference depending on the cans. With most receivers having adequately high preamp output voltage these days, I can't see it as being an issue.

That's not what I hear. Amp manufacturers seem to be bumping the sensitivity of their single-ended inputs by 6db because of weak AVR output stages.