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Looking for a new SS integrated amp for B&W 805S

Absolute price limit is $3,000. If I can spend quite a bit less then that and get similar results though, I would rather do that. I am willing to buy used.

Right now I am running them with a "cheap" 120W x 2 Cambridge Audio 840a.(v1) While the sound is quite good(despite the treble maybe being just a hair harsh), I can't help but think I need something better for these speakers. I have also heard the B&Ws generally do better with more power. Does anyone have any reccomendations?
nemesis1218

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lewinskih01
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Let me throw in McIntosh, which many like paired with B&W. I drive my 804S with a McIntosh MC275 tubed amp. There is an integrated McIntosh amp called 2275 which is essentially the same amplification section. While not solid state, try and give it a listen. My amp replaced a 200 Wpc SS amp. Tubes and B&W aluminum tweeters work well together. There are also SS McIntosh integrated amps too, who some prefer to tubes.

I hope it helps.
Horacio
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