2. amps-preamps
  3. 1104272229

B&W 801 Matrix III...which amp to use??

I love my Conrad Johnson CAV 50 tube amp, but it's just
not enough for the 801's at 45 W/PC.
Sad day, but I will need more power. Any thoughts on
a good high power SS amp that may (just wishing) have close
sonic quality's to the CJ??

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
telescope_trade
musicman159
46 posts
 
Try either a Threshold S550e or Audio Research D400 MkII or Mark Levinson 333 or 336.
I am running mine with a pair of Threshold T400 bridged to mono. 450/900 watts 8/4 ohms.

They really like high power, high current.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Bryston 4BST is not enough,lots of good choices above,JC1's,Threshold,Classe...room size counts...good luck,Bob
carharttdude
1 posts
 
I used my 801 matrix III's with a Threshold S-550e for years and never had a problem and enjoyed the great sound. I have also pushed them hard with my Pass Labs X-600's and the glue holding the resistors the the crossover circuit boards started to burn and smoke.
fogliano462d
1 posts
 
I use a musical fidelity A5: Total British sound!
wija_chandra
1 posts
 
Using Adcom GFA 5400 to drive my 802 matrix 3 with no problem
More to discover