What are the benefits of bi-amping?
I have Monitor Audio S6 speakers. They are run by a Musical Fidelity A3.2 integrated amp. Would there be a noticeable diference if I buy the matching amplifier and bi-amp the speakers? My room is 11x14 and I don't know if the diference would justify the $$$$. I also have another amplifier (Ashly Audio FTX-1501). If I use this amp for the bass, will there be a difference in sound? Will I be able to tell the difference in quality of the amplifiers? Thanks.
I would expect a big difference
I certainly got it with my system. I would think that biamping any speakers that allow for it is definately the way to go. I like loud music to be loud and as unrestricted as it can be. With biamping, you are putting less demand on each amp and allowing your speakers and amplifiers to be more likely to reach their full potential.
I listen to old AR9 speakers and with only one amp in the system, I was getting popping sounds during the more demanding passages. I now use two identical amps (Parasound HCA2200 II's) and the system will play as loud as I care to listen and with no distortion and or popping. It seems that these old AR9's are rather power hungry but that's OK with me. I've always had the philosophy of giving them what they can handle for optimum results.
In your room, you may not need the added power but if I were you, I'd try it and see what you find. I'm guessing you'd like it. I would expect the music to become richer, fuller, and have better bass. Try it.
Bill