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Need more punch from my B&W802 III HT setup

My B&W 802 matrix S/III are lacking the punch that I had with my Mirage OM-6 setup. I assume the lower end is lacking in wattage as my OM-6 towers had a built in 150W amp. I am running the following gear:

Pair B&W 802 Matrix III main
B&W HTM-1 Center Channel
Klipsch IW250 Ceiling speakers (forced to go with in wall setup in rear)
Mirage BPS-400 sub
Klipsch SW12 sub

Adcom GTP-830 7.1 processor
Adcom GFA-7400 100wX5
Sony NS900V DVD/SACD

I assume that I need at least 200W high current amp for the 802’s to come alive in the bottom end so I am considering the following amps. Keep in mind that I am married and have to cope with the (WAF).

Adcom GFA 5503 200wX3 for the front
Adcom GFA 555II @ 200wX2 for the rear

Or

Possible looking into a Sunfire Cinema Grand 200X5 amp. If this will provide the punch that I am looking for this may be the best suited for the space in my current cabinet. The Sunfires 45lb’s is what worries me. I thought heft was a good thing in an amp?

My budget is limited to about $1,200-1,500 because I am trying to sell the wife on a Runco Projector.

Any help would be appreciated,

Michael
mrlabguy

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mrlabguy OP
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I will look into the Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature. 405w into 8ohms should take care of my lack of punch in the lower end.

The VT100 MKII sounded great in a Demo; however, I lack the space for several amps in my setup. I have to work on the wife to acquire space for the future CRT projector. When married one has to choose his battles in order to gain ground in the HiFi arena, as I am sure many of you know.

Thanks,

Michael
mrlabguy OP
44 posts
 
Anyone have B&W 802 III running a Brigded Citation 7.1 amp? I am considering 2 Citation 7.1's for my HT setup. The sunfire seems much to small to provide the power I seek. Bridged the Citation 7.1 will provide 450w into 8 ohm's.
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