Matt, I have never owned 800D3s but have owned 803Ds. For me the B&W's sounded best with lots of power behind them. The more power I gave them the better they sounded and I don't listen at loud levels. For example, I had them paired with one McIntosh MC352 and then vertically bi-amped with 2 MC352s and then with MC601 mono blocks. For me a tube amp just doesn't have enough power to really let the 800's sound the best they can. I also believe in room treatments, vibration control and better cabling. Just my 2 cents.
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
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