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Next step after B&W 802D

Hello,

I'm looking for upgrading my speakers. Would anybody have a suggestion for replacement of B&W 802D which would clearly improve?

System basicly is ARC REF3, Kronzilla SX, EMT 950, Lexicon RT10 (additional digital front end will be added soon) and all Cardas Golden Reference Cabling. (is on A'gon)

Thanks for your suggestions and input.
broederen
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veroman
299 posts
 
Davt, i do believe audiofeil was being sarcastic. at least i got a chortle out of it.;)
blackstonejd
153 posts
 
Well, I would look at speakers by Wilson, Eggleston Works, and Magnepan. I would also look at the B&W Nautilus 800D.
blackstonejd
153 posts
 
By the way, with those speakers you really need a reference digital front end like a dCS or Esoteric before you can hear what they can really do. I would upgrade front-end components first.
sarcher30
596 posts
 
Your amp speaker combo is a mismatch. You either need a 200 wpc plus solid state amp or speakers that can be driven by your 50 wpc tube amp IMO.

Sean
semi
649 posts
 
Depending on your musical preference:

Airy and holographic - Elac with mushroom head, Venture
Holographic with more weight - MBL 111 or 101
Razor sharp with details - Usher BE10/20
Pleasant with details - Analysis (forgot the model)
Dynamic & musical - Avantgarde Duo or above
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