I owned the C4s with a Mac 402 then the 454( trying both with them)..I say the are not a good match..The Dyns need a faster more controlled amp especially in the lower section,Pass labs comes to mind,Mac is too slow and tubby.Never a fan of any B&W speakers except back in the day when we had fewer options..Just my take.
DYNAUDIO C4 VS B&W 800 D3
Hello Friends,
1. I am from Mumbai, India and am planning to upgrade my present system to the following:-
(a) Speakers - Dynaudio C4s or B&W 800 D3.
(b) Power Amp - Mcintosh 452 or Mcintosh 601 (Monoblocs).
(c) Pre Amp - Mcintosh C 52.
(d) CD Player - SA 8005.
(e) Cables, Power and DAC - Not decided.
(f) Turn Table - In the Future.
2. Please advise me whether I should go for Dynaudio C4 or B&W 800 D3. I have heard both speakers but on different setups as the dealers in Mumbai are different. I liked both but B&Ws are costlier. Also if I choose B&W, should I go for Mcintosh 601 Monoblocs instead of Mcintosh 452 Amp? I listen to Rock, Folk, Country and may be mix of other music.
Thanking You All
Regards,
T. K. Varghese
1. I am from Mumbai, India and am planning to upgrade my present system to the following:-
(a) Speakers - Dynaudio C4s or B&W 800 D3.
(b) Power Amp - Mcintosh 452 or Mcintosh 601 (Monoblocs).
(c) Pre Amp - Mcintosh C 52.
(d) CD Player - SA 8005.
(e) Cables, Power and DAC - Not decided.
(f) Turn Table - In the Future.
2. Please advise me whether I should go for Dynaudio C4 or B&W 800 D3. I have heard both speakers but on different setups as the dealers in Mumbai are different. I liked both but B&Ws are costlier. Also if I choose B&W, should I go for Mcintosh 601 Monoblocs instead of Mcintosh 452 Amp? I listen to Rock, Folk, Country and may be mix of other music.
Thanking You All
Regards,
T. K. Varghese