whats the best amp/integrated amp to drive 804d3’s ? would MAC 7200 be a good choice ? does it have enough juice ? I've heard b&w's are hungry for power.
With a budget under $10,000 I would try a Marantz PM10. If your budget is under $5,000 I would try a Marantz PM14 S1, Krell Vanguard or a NuPrime IDA-16.
Good luck; The Bowers and Wilkins 804 D3 is a great speaker.
Thanks for advice ! Yeah...That’s what i’m afraid of. 804 d3’s maybe to bright wirh mac7200. What about MC275 tube amp? would it be warmer and more natural in sound ? And CLASEE witch many people recommend. but how these 2 compare? I want to get most natural , mellow sound possible thanks
What is the budget? At a reasonable price point I would recommend a W4S ST500 preceded by the best tube preamp you can afford. In my case, I use a VAC Renaissance. This is an outstanding combo on my N802's.
Here I go again. Get a BAT VK-300SE fitted with NOS 6H30 "DR" tubes. Shouldn't cost more than 4-5k total. My 804 D3s delivered yesterday. I'm listening to this combination as I type (BAT & B&W). Don't sound bad for day 2. Try getting the BAT with a serial number whose last three digits are 400 or greater. These are less that 10 years old.
First time I see McIntosh and bright mentioned in the same sentence. If anything, McIntosh piece could be too warm which I don't think will be the case with the 804d that is known to be a bit hot in higher octaves, depending on the room.
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