ARC with B&W 801's?

Thanks so much for the input. I had a feeling that since I hadn't seen B&W 801's matched with tubes, there had to be an overarching reason. I have heard them with a few different amps but they have always been big solid state numbers like a Levinson or a Krell. I suppose the follow-up question would be, does anyone know of a well priced speaker that runs well with ARC tube amps? I have a pair of Response 2 speakers by Proac that I enjoy a great deal. I was just wondering if there was a speaker out there that had the same musicality as the Proacs but with a little more bass? All help is appreciated. Thanks

I use Genesis 500's w/my ARC VT100 MK III. Tons of bass, well defined (but the speakers have their own amp for the woofers!), glorious mids and highs. I have seen them for sale used at killer prices, less than a third of their retail.

Wailbait: you have very good power amps so don't waste them!

Before buying a used Matrix 801s, I'd urge you to audition the B&W Signature 805s. They should be perfect for your amps and much better quality except for the lowest fundamental bass resp. You can always add a good subwoofer in the future to achieve the "true full range" system.

I started a new thread elsewhere "B&W: Signature 800 vs Nautilus 805 vs Matrix 805" that you might e interested.

I sold my B&W's and bought Watt/PUppies(and since MAXX's). The 6's or 7 would work well with your ARC since they are very efficient. Very dynamic soundstage, great imaging and detail and the only speaker I have ever auditioned that sounds good at low volumes. Wilson knows crossovers!

I have a pair of 801 S2's powered by a BAT VK-60 & VK-5i. There has been some XOVER and wiring work done to them, but, they sound GREAT! My other speaker configs are Sota Panorama 4's with BEM's, Spica TC-60's and Biro L/1 w/sub.
These speakers are not in the same league as the 801's but the Biro's with the sub are REAL close.