Can I Bi-Amp my Arcam Solo Movie 5.1?

[jimmylee73]

Does anybody here know if I can use the rear L&R channels to Bi-Amp with the fronts?

 

[Andrew Everard]

No, unfortunately that's not possible. Or at least I can find no mention of it in thje manual.

 

[jimmylee73]

i have just consulted the arcam website along with the manual and it appears it is possible to do. does anybody have any experience of doing this? any sound improvements to be had?

 

[jimmylee73]

any opinions would be greatly appreciated

 

[Bodfish]

Can you explain where in the manual you have found reference to this functionality? I had a scan through it yesterday and like Andrew, can find no mention of it at all.

 

[jimmylee73]

hi bodfish

yes, i found the following reference on the arcam site; http://www.arcam.co.uk/advice-and-support/faq/solo-movie.htm

Is it possible to Bi-Amp the Solo Movie?

The Arcam Solo 5.1 has a rear panel set of discrete 5.1 pre outs which can be connected to Arcam power amplifiers (such as the P35) for Bi-Amping. However, if you are not using rear channels in your system it is also possible to internally re-route the rear speaker power amplifiers for Bi-Amping the front channels. This is performed by a simple adjustment within the software (See Handbook page 19 - Powered Surround Configuration) for details.

 

[jimmylee73]

hi bodfish

yes, i found the following reference on the arcam site; http://www.arcam.co.uk/advice-and-support/faq/solo-movie.htm

Is it possible to Bi-Amp the Solo Movie?

The Arcam Solo 5.1 has a rear panel set of discrete 5.1 pre outs which can be connected to Arcam power amplifiers (such as the P35) for Bi-Amping. However, if you are not using rear channels in your system it is also possible to internally re-route the rear speaker power amplifiers for Bi-Amping the front channels. This is performed by a simple adjustment within the software (See Handbook page 19 - Powered Surround Configuration) for details.

 

[jiggyjoe]

look in - speakers - powered surround configuration - and set to front L/R

 

[Bodfish]

Fair enough...buy some cheap speaker cable and give it a try.