2. speakers
  3. 1243104459

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).
longhornguy

Showing 2 responses by longhornguy

longhornguy OP
32 posts
 
Thanks for your input, I am licking my chops on obtaining a pair of 805S for my system.
longhornguy OP
32 posts
 
That's what I was thinking as well. I am running a CM Center in the middle and the low sensitivity of these speakers require more than the Marantz can push out.

Also, I just realized that I can "bi-amp" the L & R's by using two different channels from the Marantz. I will try this strategy out before I go hunting for a 3-channel amp (Emotiva).

Thanks for the input.
More to discover