B&W CM9s....what power is needed.

I'm not sure if this would be what you're looking for, but I recently read a review from a notable reviewer named Peter Moncrief. He reviewed the Arcam AVR-600 HT receiver using his B&W 802D speakers and said this receiver beat any preamp/poweramp combination he had ever listened to regardless of price. He said it sounded wonderful in 2 channel stereo and simply amazing in surround mode. 120 WPC in surround mode and 150 WPC in stereo. Price is $6000. Take this for what it's worth from me or the reviewer,but it might me something to look into if you're interested. He also said it had more than enough power to drive B&W's to very loud levels.

Good info Paraneer, I didn't know about the reliability problems. I had listened to the AVR 600 at a audio salon in San Diego paired with B&W 802 Diamond speakers. I was very impressed by the sound. To bad that it may have reliability issues. It sure sounded promising.