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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.
maxtiel

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maxtiel OP
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Not sure how to best do this, but just want to say thanks to all of you who've helped me in the next step of putting a new system together, enviably (or not viz my pursestrings!) from scratch.

First step was Nautilus 802s on closeout. With your help, I decided on and am purchasing a Classe CA 300. Next step now is a tube preamp, with phono stage, and am considering used BAT, ARC, and Conrad Johnson.

This is a great site, made so by the services it provides, the opportunity to buy and sell in a structured and helpful manner, and most of all for me, the oodles of people with knowledge and willingness to help.

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