B&W 803D or 804D with ML 335


Folks, I am thinking to upgrade my current speakers to B&W 803D or 804D. Can my current amplifier drive them? Is it worth extra $2500 to buy 803D? pls help suggest.

- Source: Mark Levinson 390S
- Power: Mark Levinson 335

room size 5m x 7m
thekopman

Showing 1 response by irvrobinson

The ML335 is enough for *any* speaker that requires only two channels of amplification. Period. In fact, unless you have it on a 220-240v power line you're not supplying enough amps to get it to full rated power at 4 ohms, no less lower impedance.

If you insist on sticking to B&W speakers, IMO the 803D is far better for music than the 804D. The 804D can't really do 40Hz at loud volumes; the 803D gets a lot closer.