HCA 2003 vs HCA 1206 Biamping?

[Ossi]

I currently have a HCA 2003 that I am using since some years already for the front 3 channels in my system. As I us this system for stereo listening as well, I though of going biamping as my speaker offer this approach. So I though of selling die HCA 2003 and buy a HCA 1206.
From experience some years ago I know that biamping is quite a step up (done this with Rotel 2x Rotel RB 980). However I do not know how both amps compare in soundquality side by side and adding another HCA 2003 is not an option do to lack of space.
So, what is the verdict?

[turbojr74]

No reply on this?? I'm not the most critical listener mind you...I have a 1206 running my mains bi-amped (4 amps), then the remaining two amps run my surrounds. Then I have a 1000(bridged) to run my center. I can say for sure that I noticed some better sonic characteristics when run in stereo, but not sure on the theater portion. I can only asume it's quality improved since I noticed it in stereo mode.

Not sure this really answers anything for you....just thought I would share my observations.

[Peter Nielsen]

Biamping is a great idea, but in order for it to be effective you need to remove the passive crossover in the speaker and use an active crossover such as the DEQX, Bryston 10B, or Marchand Electric.

See this article for a good description of bi-amping

Peter

[Chris D]

Hey, turbojr, welcome to the Guide and Club Parasound! I saw you're in Spanaway, right next door.

[turbojr74]

Hey, turbojr, welcome to the Guide and Club Parasound! I saw you're in Spanaway, right next door.

Thanks for the welcoming Chris!

I'm ready to find out all I can and enjoy talking to the ppl that like the same hobby so close to home. :T