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From: chowkwan@priam.usc.edu (Raymond Chowkwanyun)
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Subject: Re: crossover design / bi-amping
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Date: 30 Jan 91 13:44:20 GMT
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In article <9199@uwm.edu> Jon.Fairbairn@computer-lab.cambridge.ac.uk (Jon Fairbairn) writes:
>No one has mentioned the idea of using a digital crossover.
>In theory this could solve all the problems of phase and slope.  Meridian
>have them in their D6000 speakers (which have digital inputs only,
>and cost about 7000pounds sterling), but don't plan to sell separate
>crossovers "in the forseeable future," which is a bit of a shame.
>
>Does anyone know of any company that makes such a beast?

Muse makes a crossover that they tailor to the particular
speaker you use.  It's designed to be used in conjuction
with their subwoofer and amp but they'll sell it to you
separately.  It's not digital but it does have adjustments
for phase and slope which they set.  

I met the designer in a store
when he was taking measurements to configure the crossover
for the Hales Signature.  I mentioned that I'd be interested
in a board that would permit bi-amping of 801's.  He said
they'd certainly try to respond to this kind of specific
customer demand.  (He already has a board configured for
subwoofing the 801).

Why not drop him a line?  It couldn't hurt.  Sorry, no
name and address.  Muse has been around for several years
making professional type equipment.  More recently,
they've entered the consumer market with a 100 watt amp
aimed squarely at the PS100.  The Sterephile review found
it had excellent bass but was a bit rough at the higher 
frequencies.

BTW, Jon, how about disclosing your vinyl sources?  
Name, address, and fax number would be appreciated.

-- ray