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How do I power my 800D(3)s

Hi folks

I am new to this, but trying to learn fast!

I have long been a fan of Bowers and Wilkins and I am lucky enough to buy a brand new pair of 800D(3)'s.  I have recently built a new house, so now have enough space for this very special purchase, which I plan to make in the next month or so.

I want to run a two channel system in our living room so it's a pretty simple layout.  Can anybody give me some advice, so that I get the best out of the speakers.  Will a Pre-Amp, and an Amp be enough with a Streamer?  Do I need two amps?  

Can you also advise on the best brands to look at.  I see that B&W tends to show the speakers off in thier demo's with Classe?  Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Matt
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lalitk
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Congrats on your purchase!

As suggested, have your dealer pair 800's with couple of amps and let your ears decide the best amps.  

I currently own 800D2's and agree with 'mcgal'. 800's sound best with a decent power amp. I highly recommend mono-blocks with at least 300W in class A/B. 

i am running a pair of Modwright KWA-150SE in bridge mode (450W). Personally, I found Classe M600 bit lean on the bottom end.  

My front end consist of Aurender N10 and Aesthetix Pandora 'Eclipse' DAC w/volume control. 

Good luck! 
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@joey_v 

Based on these posts, bo1972 deserves a lifelong membership of B&W haters club :-)
 
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lalitk
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Matt, McIntosh MC601 should be on your audition list unless you 'hate' the appearance (no offense to MAC's fan base). I have heard B&W's with MAC's and they sound pretty amazing. 
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