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Denon X4800H bi-amped power on pop

fritobugger

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Several months ago I got an X4800H to replace an aging X4200W.

I was very happy with it and all was well until I decided to bi-amp the main speakers.

This is using the pre-set configuration option of 5.1 (bi-amp) + zone 2. I am not using zone 2.

There was no power on pop with I was only doing 5.1 without bi-amp and without zone 2.

The pop is not loud and sometimes doesn't happen. I am guessing the pop only is happening when the amp is cold. If I shut it down and then power it on again after running for long enough to get warm/hot, it sometimes/often doesn't happen at power on power.

Please note this is pop heard coming from the main speakers not the click inside the amp.

My google-fu has not turn up anything and I am not a participant in any Denon forums.
 
Modern speakers offer two sets of connecting posts only as a marketing tool because modern customers “think” speakers should have them. There is no “audible” benefit from passive bi-amping. Just do not do it.
 
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