Intergrated Amp suggestions for B&W 805d4

Also note that a couple of people use sub(s) to add that bass extension.  Can I please ask for their rationale / listening experience with the sub(s), and do they affect the rest of the sound? (I had this issue in the past with the B&W 602s)

I like the look of the Luxman, kinda like my dad's Sansui components during the late 70s/80s.  Amazing components, we weren't allowed in the music room but my friends and I used to sneak in at night to listen to Guns and Roses and Grandmaster Flash......lol

My gosh!  Just saw the Coda CSIB power supply……Pity we can’t get Coda in Aus.

Hi Everyone, 

Thank you for your responses and recommendations.  Budget is around that of the Naim Nova which is around $7500 USD, but prices in Australia are very different.

Seems like there are quite a few recommendations for hybrid amps.  I'm open to hybrid or tube amps, but I have no knowledge or experience with them, especially current and power etc.  

The Circle Labs look awesome, but unfortunately not available in Aus.  Have heard the SImaudio (pre and power separates) with Dynaudio Heritage Specials, was an amazing experience, then straight after, the MA12000 with Sonus Faber floorstanders (flagship line with 2 bass drivers) not sure of the name - thought I died, hugged a fluffy teddy bear and gone to heaven........Hope this gives an idea about the sound i like haha.

Havent heard the Luxmans but is on my list, although some people said it may not be a good pair.

MF with AudioQuest cables!  That is exactly the dealer's recommendation when I told him I preferred MF over Naim!  Funny that!

Cant demo a Parasound or VT or Kinki - damn shame.

Yes, I fell in love with the detail of the 805 but unfortunately didnt realise about the fatigue until later.  No buyers remorse, I still remember how I FELT when I listened to the 805 for the 1st time. (not heard - people forget this, but will always remember how they felt the time they heard something special - like the Mac and Sonus above but sadly outside my budget for now)   Now I need to make it work so I can enjoy my speakers for hours and days.......

Thanks for the input everyone, keep it coming !  

Thanks Youngstown9169,

What wattage is considered high, how do find this out as it’s not spelled out in the specs most of the time?  Cheers

HI Everyone

Someone had recommended the Anthem STR.  The features look good. Has anyone had any experience, also soundwise, and does the room correction make a difference?  IF so, how will it affect Vinyl as a source?  Cheers.

Hi Gareent. Thank you for your input.  I think Pass separates is outside my budget.  Would the Int-60 (just outside my budget) be able to drive the 805s?  cheers