I have 803s and recently upgraded my amp. I listened to the Krell KAV250 (with a kav250p)and the Conrad-Johnson MF2500 (with the CJ PRF). I bought the MF2500. While the Krell is fantastically detailed and a brute of an amp, we found the CJ combo to posses nearly the detail, but with a more "pollished" sound. In fact, I feel the PRF/MF2500 is a wonderful match for the N803s.
Amps for B&W 803?
I just bought a pair of B&W 803s and am looking to flesh out the system with new electronics. I am planning to use Resolution Audio CD50 or Theta Miles as a front end, connected directly to the amplifier, since I have a CD-only setup. Am looking for a power amp, in the $2000-$3000 range (used). Have been thinking about Bryston 4B-St, Classe CA-200, Krell KAV250, Conrad-Johnson MF2500... Don't have time to audition all these. Any opinions out there? Thanks.