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Luxman L-509x for B&W 803 D3

I recently acquired a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 803 D3 speakers. My integrated Amp is currently Luxman L-509x rated 120 WPC at 8 Ohms and 220 WPC at 4 Ohms. Class A/B, but Class A biased for the first few Watts.

Is my integrated amp good enough for my 803 D3, or do they need more power? I have read / heard the 800 series B&W need gobbles of power to shine.

Thanks!
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Thyname the Luxman should drive the 803D3 fine, it really comes down to how loud you play and the room size.

We had the 20 Watt Luxman 550 and it drove many speakers really well in a smallish room at a distance of 8 feet from the speakers.

The non Class A luxman are not quite as sweet sounding as the lower powered Class A amplifiers which have a warmer fuller midrange.

So it will all come down to the source and cabling.

Give it a try and see what you think.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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