Amps for B&W 805 Diamond: Rogue Audio or Krell, Pass labs, ML, Accuphase

I had 2 choices for my B&W 805 D2 speakers:

- Rogue Audio Medusa

- Krell KSA 100s

Also I was advised for Pass Labs X150, ML 252, Accuphase 530. Could you help to advise which one will be best suited for the speakers. Thx so much.

truongv0ky08-23-2022 2:47pm

avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,411 posts 08-26-2022 at 02:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh pairs excellently with the B&W diamonds. The newer Macs are not reserved or rolled off but smooth enough to give your speakers the ultimate in resolution with none of the excessive artificial brightness. Heard this pairing many times and also Mac with even brighter speakers like Klipsch Heritage and they sounded like a winner every time. Mac and Harbeth? Not so much but with the diamonds the system shines.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,411 posts 08-27-2022 at 03:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @truongv0ky Buy as new as possible- 10 years old max. The hybrid amps (252, 352) sound excellent and do work well with the 805d. I would avoid their entry level amplifier.