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B&W speakers running on Mac 4 ohm taps?

I own a pair of 803S which I am driving with a MAC352. I have read in a few forums that people like the sound of B&W speakers hooked up to the Mac 4 ohm taps rather than the 8ohm taps.

If anyone has tried, what are the advantages and is it safe for the amp and speakers?
dmm53
elizabeth
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You could probably get away with it.. though because of the impedance mismatch you would totally screw up the tonal balance of your speakers.
I would NOT use both 4 ohm and 8 ohm taps to biwire your speakers, it would be an aural mess.
mmitch7711
72 posts
 
Elizabeth

So based on your response I should use all four separate cables on either 4ohm or the 8ohm taps. The cables come as 4 individual strands not shotgun configuration.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
correct. good luck! (I own B&W 805s and like your 803s)
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