P20 - 2x A20’s ??

All things NVA
User avatar
Latteman
Posts: 1220
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:20 pm
Location: S. Yorkshire
Has thanked: 553 times
Been thanked: 297 times
Contact:
Great Britain

P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Latteman »

Hi guys, few weeks in with my A20 /P20 combination, Ls2 & SSC. :dance:
I predominantly use a vinyl source.
I use the P20 sparingly as my phono stage has a variable output and can connect directly to the A20.
As an upgrade path I have considered an additional A20 to allow me to bi amp the speakers- linn helix.
Questions-
-Am I ok to split the L/R output signals from the P20 or phono stage using a “Y” connector to each A20
- will ls1 and ls2 work with each other for mid/ bass & treble units
(- I eventually want to try the cube/cubette speakers, can bi wired posts be a bespoke option?
Your thoughts on my thoughts and advice please, my budget is £400 max, thanks
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources

User avatar
Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Posts: 30758
Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:26 pm
Location: Muppet Labs
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 48 times

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Dr Bunsen Honeydew »

Cubes have four holes and can be configured either way, no charge.

Y connectors are a way to do it, but better would be to upgrade to a P50sa, that with another A20 would be your budget. I can prove it to you by you going on the loan scheme (that is what it is for) to try a P50sa.

User avatar
Latteman
Posts: 1220
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:20 pm
Location: S. Yorkshire
Has thanked: 553 times
Been thanked: 297 times
Contact:
Great Britain

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Latteman »

Many thanks for the answers, I will check the loan scheme options , cheers Peter
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources

User avatar
Latteman
Posts: 1220
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:20 pm
Location: S. Yorkshire
Has thanked: 553 times
Been thanked: 297 times
Contact:
Great Britain

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Latteman »

Small cable order via ebay to begin, Ls1 & interconnect
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources

User avatar
Latteman
Posts: 1220
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:20 pm
Location: S. Yorkshire
Has thanked: 553 times
Been thanked: 297 times
Contact:
Great Britain

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Latteman »

Cables & a second A20 installed to bi amp the speakers
Interesting that the Ls2 connected to the tweeters produced a coarseness to the sound; swapping for the Ls1 from the bass/mid the sound evened out again.👍🏼
Where should I go next- do I require Ls1 or more for the bass/mid- advice please
All interconnects are sound cord except 1 ssc
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources

User avatar
Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Posts: 30758
Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:26 pm
Location: Muppet Labs
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 48 times

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Dr Bunsen Honeydew »

LS3 or 5 for bass if you can afford it. For the moment use LS2 on bass and LS1 on treble they are more suitable that way around.

User avatar
Latteman
Posts: 1220
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:20 pm
Location: S. Yorkshire
Has thanked: 553 times
Been thanked: 297 times
Contact:
Great Britain

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Latteman »

Thanks, will check ebay
Is the 2m Ls2 worth trading in?
Thanks again
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources

User avatar
Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Posts: 30758
Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:26 pm
Location: Muppet Labs
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 48 times

Re: P20 - 2x A20’s ??

Unread post by Dr Bunsen Honeydew »

Its was free so it has no trade in value for me, you have to sell it privately.

Post Reply