B & W fans


For those familiar with and love B & W products - this question is for you.
To be honest I am quite unfamiliar with the B & W line. We have just re-entered the B & W market here in Winnipeg. After a few years without the line a local shop has taken on the brand.

For a secondary system I was going to purchase the new Denon DRAN5 Network Music receiver and a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BX2's.

Then I saw the new A7 by B & W - it's got a 6 inch sub, 2 mids and 2 Nautilus™ tube aluminium tweeters. Plus it has a built in DAC. But it is a self contained unit.

Their (B & W) Zeppelin Air has a good rep and has received very good reviews.

The price point between these 2 systems is comparable.

My question is - can a self contained unit like this actually sound as good or better than a separate receiver and speakers? Can it truthfully offer the same depth and breadth of sound?

Any thoughts?? Your advice is appreciated.

cat9
Good listening!
cat9

Showing 3 responses by tobb

Ellrotts you should compare the Legacy Signatures to the 804s.
there isn't one thing the 804s have over the Sigs period and they are 20% less in cost
Cat careful with that IMac it will chew up CDs.
But then again you probably won't put it through what I put mine through.
About 2 years back I converted my collection of about 3800 CDs and the IMac ate them.
No problems with the MacPro.
Much better transport