Speaker Amp Wiring

This is a solid integrated amp. I have an RME ADI-2 DAC feeding the CD inputs with the amp set to its CD Direct mode for a straightforward analog signal path. I use the DAC's volume control and leave the Yamaha volume at about 12 o'clock for convenience, with suitable gain for my setup. Since the amp has A and B sets of speaker outputs, and my speakers have a bi-wiring option, I decided to separately feed the speaker's high and low frequency inputs from the amp's A and B outputs. Then, for initial testing of my wiring, I switched A-only or B-only on the amp, to confirm I would hear high-only or low-only sound. That showed my connections were as intended. Then I left the amp switched to feed both A and B. My wiring is nothing fancy, just Monoprice 14-gauge OFC, and this bi-wired hookup is similar to using a single, heavier gauge cable.

I was getting some feedback in my turntable setup and after separating some wires, i realized it was in the wiring connecting my turntable, preamp and amp. I grabbed these because they looked high quality and were a good price. I was not disappointed. As a beginning audiophile, these definitely solved all the feedback problems i had.

Hook this up to a pair of Yamaha 777 speaker ($ cheap). Use bi wiring with low impedance setting on amp. Spin vinyl in pure direct mode. May get a Yamaha subwoofer to match piano black finish.

I was looking for a wireless solution since our house didn't have structured speaker wiring and doing so would be very difficult. These Play 5's allow me to fill my main floor with one speaker as well as our outdoor deck and basement walkout patio with a speaker on each level. Using WiFi is so much better than Bluetooth and more reliable with using my phone as the music source. Linking them together is an ease and the sound quality is AMAZING!

Even though I have experimented with stereo systems for almost 50 years, I had never bi-wired speakers until I recently purchased Bowers & Wilkins 603 floor-standing speakers. I was intrigued by their bi-wiring option that Crutchfield suggested could provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers if I ran separate speaker wires to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. After doing some research, I discovered the Canare 4S11 bi-wire speaker cable at B&H. I don't claim to have golden ears, but I do want better sound at a reasonable price, so the Canare cables were interesting. However, I have to admit that to my eyes they looked sort of flimsy in the online picture, so I debated with myself about spending over $130 for two sets of 10-foot cables. Therefore, I was thrilled to discover that the two runs I ordered are not only substantial in diameter, they are professionally terminated with high quality banana cables that give me a tight fit into my vintage Audible Illusions S120 amplifier and my new B&Ws. While I can't tell you that the heavens opened and angelic choirs sang when I plugged them in, the speakers sound wonderful and I am now looking at upstream improvements in my system, including the RME ADA-2 DAC FS. My conclusion is that it only makes sense to bi-wire speakers if the speaker designer provides the option. So for me this was a great purchase. If you have speakers that offer the bi-wiring option, I highly recommending giving these a look.

We connected this amp to our whole house speaker systems and it works flawlessly.

Everything looks much better now that the wiring is organized.

One thing that can be expanded is to enable to add speakers to the same amp. It is a limiting factor that for every new speaker/s you need a new amp. Space and money.

I have always found Canare to be first rate. I was using a more expensive Kimber Kable woven type speaker wire. They need to be professionally re-terminated. I thought I would give these a try. Totally happy! Will be sticking with the Canare rather going back to the Kimber. No loss of sound quality to my ears. I had never used a locking banana cable before, so didn't know I needed it. No more slipping out at the amp end when I move the amp to attach/detach other devices. Very secure connections. B&H fast handled and shipped.

I decided to dispose of my hi fi equipment that I had used for years, CD player, amp, pre-amp, tuner & 2 large speakers in our lounge. I acquired a new iPod touch & discovered I could stream the music wirelessly to any Sonos speaker in the house using our BT wireless router. I downloaded the Sonos software onto my iPod & connected the new Sonos 5 speaker to my wireless network using my laptop, all very simple & straightforwardly, even for me. I could not be more pleased with the result, both for the ease of use & the sound quality. In the future I shall look to acquire further speakers for other rooms in the house, as the system is so easy to use.