B&W 800D3 paired with McIntosh MC1.25k

@stereo5; I was able to check out the audio aficionado.org forum page. Lots of valuable information, seems like there are quite a bit users running 802D3 with various equipment including McIntosh. B&W 800’s has a 90db sensitivity, at it appears the MC611 will be a good choice, and the MC1.2k will be even better. 
 

Thank you all for your input and advice.

Very nice combo… MC611 paired with 802D3, you definitely have more dynamic headroom… something that I’m looking for. My 452 (when cranked up) red light flicker on sound tracks with deep bass. What pre amp are you using? I had the opportunity to pick up a used pair of 601’s but I prefer the 611 primarily because of the quad balanced circuitry.