Steven
You can use your 1095, but it will not be a perfect match. Have tried the combination myself, and the 1095 simply dont have enough current to really drive the 801. Another important thing is that the 1095 will make the 801 sound lean, which depending on your taste could be a good or (as for me) a bad thing.
In general the 801 and 802 are two very different animals. The 802 is a much easier drive, and dont demand the room volume of the 801 to really sing.
if you can live with the dates 1980's look, then the 801 is, at least to me, still one of the best speakers. The comments above on mid and high, is normally based on a setup that dont yield the max from the speakers.
To give you an idea, I was in listening to the new 800D's and even though there is a difference to the better from my 801's, it is not remotely worth the huge price gab - buy again, you will have to very picky in order to get the best from them..
Best of luck
You can use your 1095, but it will not be a perfect match. Have tried the combination myself, and the 1095 simply dont have enough current to really drive the 801. Another important thing is that the 1095 will make the 801 sound lean, which depending on your taste could be a good or (as for me) a bad thing.
In general the 801 and 802 are two very different animals. The 802 is a much easier drive, and dont demand the room volume of the 801 to really sing.
if you can live with the dates 1980's look, then the 801 is, at least to me, still one of the best speakers. The comments above on mid and high, is normally based on a setup that dont yield the max from the speakers.
To give you an idea, I was in listening to the new 800D's and even though there is a difference to the better from my 801's, it is not remotely worth the huge price gab - buy again, you will have to very picky in order to get the best from them..
Best of luck