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Here we go again ... driving B&W N802s

I'm a music hound, but no audiophile. That said, I have read a lot here, and learned much from the forum threads. Thank you.

Starting a new system, based on Nautilus 802s. Next step is power, and it's time to consider specific models. It seems that, in no order, Krell and Plinius are most preferred, followed by Bryston, Jeff Rowland, and Pass/Threshold. I've learned bi-amping is best but not necessary, and if not bi-amping, then bi-wiring. And that at least 200 watts per speaker is required, and at least 300 preferred. Despite my many hours of reading, I must say I'm overwhelmed with the choices, but enjoying the process nonetheless.

So now I humbly subject myself to the collective Audiogon wisdom ... what used amp(s) and pre-amp do you recommend for a total buy of up to ROUGHLY $4,000?

Other details ... 300 sf room, plan to own equipment a long time, listen to symphonic, blues, jazz, and rock. And it would be nice to have phono input.
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Another highly-respected-but-now-out-of-highly-emotional-favor equipment line is Proceed. Their 'HPA' amps are rated at 250/C/8 and 500/C/4 and are available in 2- or 3-channel versions. Each channel in the amp has its own toroidal power transformer, rectifier, and caps. I have a BPA-3 (that's 125/C/8 times 3 channels) and it sounds quite nice in my HT system. A friend has an HPA-3 driving B&Ws, first the N803s and now the N802s, and he's thrilled with it.

The Proceed brand name and products were discontinued last year, but they're still supported by the same parent company.

I think you'll find them rather affordable for their high sound quality.
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