B&W 802 d4 with Tube Amplifier


Has anyone heard the 802/801 d4s with a tube amp?  I have a ARC ref75se that I love and would want to pair with these speakers....but keep seeing warnings that these don't do well with low current amps.  Well what about a high quality tube amp?

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Russ, great feedback thanks!

Again, if anyone has had personal experiences with driving b&w 800 series speakers with tube amps I’d love to hear and discuss your thoughts!  

I sold a client the 802D2 and Ref75 and it was a fantastic combo. He had a decent sized dedicated room (approx 15 x 20) so volume wasn’t an issue. I think in a big room the amp may struggle a bit but I know the D4 is more efficient than the D2 versions so give it a try.