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Thanks for all the replies. Meanwhile I have bi-amped the Center speaker and the sound changed more than I anticipated - in the positive sense. A lot more detail - maybe even a bit on the bright side now. But I still have multiple options to fine tune the timbre - which was not optimal so...

Hi Brett, meanwhile I learned that some tube amplifiers can go into oscillation (and self destruct) when powered without a suitable load (4 - 8 ohm) attached - even without input signal. Question remains : will they oscillate when only a tweeter or a woofer is attached. I guess not, but...

I'm considering to use my tube amp to bi-amp the center speaker. As I sometimes read that it is a bad idea to power up a tube amplifier without speakers ... (why exactly ? The primary of the transformers present a resistance I would think) ... I consequently wonder whether it is possible to...

Hi Walt, I had exactly the same questions but decided to try it out. The silver solder works much easier than regular solder, it flows better and you are rewarded with a beautifull shine. So even without considering the electrical properties I think it is worth to give it a try. Jef