I currently am driving my 802's with a Pass Labs 350.5 and my 805's and HTM-1 with a Pass Labs X-5 and am very happy with it. I know that most go with Classe or Mac. I have heard Musical Fidelity with B&W and was very impressed.If I were to go with Linn gear I would go very high up on the ladder.
Hi-End Electronics to drive B&W 804S speakers?
I am currently evaluating elctronics to drive B&W 804S speakers. My dilemma is deciding the best electronics - both how much to scan and what to choose finally that best matches with the speakers here. The options that I have shortlisted are as follows (now again they can be potentially be limited because I am in Paris or the salesman did a good job selling me) -
1. Classe System - Integrated Amp (CAP 2100), CD Player (CDP102)
2. Linn System - Pre Amp (Akurate Kontrol), Amp (Akurate 2200), CD Player (Akuate CD)
Can anyone provide guidance on if these are a good match with the B&W speakers 804S - which one of them goes better with them. Or am I completing missing the picture here? I have looked at a few but these two sounded most impressive. I did not hear Macintosh and some other names that I hear here like Rotel, Marantz. Any help would be appreciated before I pledge my greens in this recessionary environment.
thanks & cheers.
1. Classe System - Integrated Amp (CAP 2100), CD Player (CDP102)
2. Linn System - Pre Amp (Akurate Kontrol), Amp (Akurate 2200), CD Player (Akuate CD)
Can anyone provide guidance on if these are a good match with the B&W speakers 804S - which one of them goes better with them. Or am I completing missing the picture here? I have looked at a few but these two sounded most impressive. I did not hear Macintosh and some other names that I hear here like Rotel, Marantz. Any help would be appreciated before I pledge my greens in this recessionary environment.
thanks & cheers.
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