I've done some searching for reference pieces on bi-wiring and bi-amping and have come up short thus far. If such a thread or document exists, can someone please provide a link? I've read Robt. Harley's book and he describes each in some detail, but not enough for what I'm looking for. If there isn't a high quality piece on the subject out there, editors please accept this humble request to think about a reference piece on this topic in an upcoming issue.

I'd be really interested in understanding the best ways (both electrically and acoustically!)to implement each in a system and what benefits, if any, and more importantly, what problems, might be introduced by each. It seems clear that bi-amping is a much more complex topic than bi-wiring. But it also seems intuitive (maybe naively on my part, though ) that the potential sonic benefits of driving mid and high frequency drivers w/ tubes and low end w/ SS could make for a pretty sweet sound. A technical understanding of the systems matching issues (impedance and gain issues? others...)and any other issues to consider--most importantly unintended problems introduced--would be extremely interesting. I think it would also be of great interest to hear whether or not you have found it to be worth the expense and trouble. Like lots of tweaks, if you can't hear it, then why bother...

Many thanks in advance for your consideration or links!

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