The B&W's seem to like a lot of power. I have older 802D's and am running them with a class AB amp rated at 250WPC for 8 ohms & 500WPC for 4 ohms. I haven't heard the D4's but suspect they like the older D's will be very transparent, so quality components are a must.
COMPARE SPEAKERS: B&W 803D4 OR 802D4 TO ML RENAISSANCE ESL 15A
IT HAS BEEN TWO DECADES SINCE I OWNED ML SEQUELS AND PRODIGYS. I AM CONSIDERING EITHER OF THESE SPEAKERS.
1.PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OPINION ON EITHER SPEAKER;
2. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH SPEAKER, KEEPING IN MIND I WOULD LIKE TO STREAM MUSIC.
I KNOW THIS IS VERY BROUD REQUEST, BUT MUCH HAS CHANGED SINCE THE 80'S AND 90'S AND EARLY 2000.
THANK YOU,
BOB