I used to run something similar into my B&W 605's, then got a Bel Canto eVo 4. 120wpc into 8 oms or 400wpc bridged into 8 ohms. I used the reciever for a pre-amp. There was a breathtaking difference at 125 wpc. Never even tried driving them bridged.
B&W 805S powered with Marantz SR8001 issues?
Hello,
I am hell-bent on getting some 805S for my Front LR speakers. However, my only amplification power is through the Marantz SR8001, which does have a toroidal transformer and lab tests (Sound and Vision) have results of 5 Channels Driven of ~100-120W per channel (Receiver is rated at 125W from factory)
My question is will this receiver be enough amplification to truly power these speakers?
I am having a difficult time finding a 175W x 2 power amp to use as a seperate amplifier for these speakers (future plans).
I am hell-bent on getting some 805S for my Front LR speakers. However, my only amplification power is through the Marantz SR8001, which does have a toroidal transformer and lab tests (Sound and Vision) have results of 5 Channels Driven of ~100-120W per channel (Receiver is rated at 125W from factory)
My question is will this receiver be enough amplification to truly power these speakers?
I am having a difficult time finding a 175W x 2 power amp to use as a seperate amplifier for these speakers (future plans).