Amp for B&W 805 D3


I am considering acquiring a pair of B&W 805 D3 and in the light of this I’m in the process of due dilligencing what amp to choose. I am unfortunately not in the position where I have the luxury to test the various amps I have been recommended by the dealer.

To give you some background - I will mostly be listening via Tidal HD / Spotify / Amazon HD. I am looking to spend around $ 7000 - 10000 for the amp.

Thanks


guspin

Showing 1 response by verdantaudio

I would check out the AVM A5.2.  The base unit lists at $5995 and you can add is a DAC (+$600) and Phono (+$600) via optional.  

This is a German brand that is more popular in the EU than it is here but is brilliant equipment.  The 5.2 has a proprietary tube made just for AVM in its input stage that is designed to last for 30,000.  This is not rollable, never really wears out, but gives the amp a touch of warmth that is perfect with speakers that are a hair forward like B&W.  Plenty of power to control the 805 D3s driver.

I am an AVM dealer but also sell forward speakers that compete very directly with those 805D3s.  PM if you are interested.