Cary SLI-80 and B&W 805S, good match?


I'm thinking of pairing these two components. Do you think it could be a good match? what are your thoughts on this. Also have a subwoofer Rel Strata III. Musical
Preferences are classical (symphonies, concerti, piano, chamber) and some jazz and pop. Room is small, 10'x15'x8'.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
jdec

Showing 1 response by steveaudio

I'm not sure B&W 805's would be the first speaker you'd think of when pairing with an 80 wpc tube integrated. (The 805's tend to like quite a bit of SS power). But as 805's have very limited bass anyway, & as you'd be using them with a sub, in a small room, I'd say, go for the Cary.

But then, I'm a big Cary fan. A nice used SS integrated, like a Plinius, would make more sense probably in a larger room, or w/o a sub.....