hi I am running 801 matrix series 3 - you are correct these speakers need a fair bit to get them going and i ended up going down the path you mentioned I have a dedicate hifi system feeding the speakers thru a gryphon amp. I am using an older marantz sr18 amp for home theatre duties feeding the gryphon from the marantz sr18 amp - it takes a bit of setting up but you can get it fairly right - its not perfectbut its pretty close - btw the speakers sound pretty good when have some decent power driving them - good luck
A/V Receiver for B&W matrix speakers
I’m trying to convert my stereo system into 5 channel HT. My current system comprises Toshiba SD-9200 DVD player, Audible Illusions L2 preamp, Musical Fidelity A3Cr amp and B&W 802 matrix speakers. I’m planning to use HTM matrix for central channel and 804 matrix for surrounds. I’m thinking about either buying AV receiver for processing signal and driving center speaker (not a very bright idea) and surround speakers or buying processer/preamp and three channel amp. I’m not sure if I really need processor since Toshiba has a built in digital processor.
I don’t want to spend more than 1k and at the same time I need the system that would allow me to listen to my current setup without switching cables.
Any thoughts?
Thank you.
I don’t want to spend more than 1k and at the same time I need the system that would allow me to listen to my current setup without switching cables.
Any thoughts?
Thank you.