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Bridged Dual Mono Connection
This diagram shows two BPA-1 amplifiers connected to 2 full range speakers, each in a bridged con-
figuration. The crossover switch is in the FLAT position. The RCA inputs are split so that each chan-
nel is fed into the LEFT RCA input at the amplifier. The LEFT input is the mono input for the bridged
configuration. The speakers should be no less than 8 Ohms. This configuration allows the greatest
channel separation and increases the individual power for each speaker.
Daisy Chained BPA-1 Amplifiers
This diagram shows two BPA-1 amplifiers in a “Daisy Chain” configuration. Using the LINE OUT RCA
jacks, you can pass signal through the BPA-1 on to other BPA-1 amplifiers. Based on how you want
the amplifiers after the first one configured, you can select stereo or mono operation. It’s advised to
use the stereo amplifiers first in the signal chain and then break off to the mono configurations when
using multiple BPA-1 amplifiers.
This connection diagram
shows a typical use of two
BPA-1’s in a “dual mono”
stereo configuration with each
one driving a single full range
speaker. This setup is ideal
for a maximizing power to a
speaker that requires 150 watts
instead of 75 watts. You would
gain roughly 3dB in output over
a single amplifier configuration
using this method.
This configuration delivers
150 watts into each 8 Ohm
speaker. You MUST use a
speaker with a minimum of
8 Ohms nominal impedance
for the bridged configuration!
This connection diagram shows
a typical use of two BPA-1’s
running an entire full bandwidth,
multi-speaker system. This
setup is ideal for a using small
“book shelf” style main speakers
and a separate discrete
subwoofer to reinforce the low
frequency content.
This configuration delivers
75 watts into each 4 Ohm
stereo speaker (on the
left). You can also use
8 Ohm speakers in this
configuration.
This configuration also
delivers 150 watts the 8 Ohm
subwoofer. You MUST use a
speaker with a minimum of
8 Ohms nominal impedance
for the bridged configuration!