On a budget 802N or 803D??? Dealer says 803D.


I'm on a budget and interested in upgrading from Paradigm 100's to B&W 802N or 803D. Room size is 14 by 26 with 10 foot ceilings. Sitting approximatly 16 feet away. Will use them for home theater and two channel. Using five channel Parasound 2205, 220 watts per channel. May consider upgrading to Classe amp. Dealer is suggesting 803D's. I'm thinking and loving the looks of 802N's. Which one would you suggest and why. Your help is truely appreciated. Thanks Audiogoners!
fathertime

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Thanks for your input everyone. Great ideas from both sides of the camp. Currently using Denon 3801 as a preamp, Parasound 2205 as amp, Marantz 9500 as DVD player and cd, Monster Cable Signature AVS2000 power conditioner and a Signature HTS 5100. Dedicated 20 amp line. I agree Paradigm's are a good bang for the buck however they seem to lack over all especially in midrange and upper frequency. The 802's do have a special look compared to 803's. My wife says they look like little people from outer space(robots). You've got to love it. Ha! Ha! Thanks in advance for your input.
I'm Lovin it! Found a deal on a great pair of 802N demos for $4800.00 at a B&W store with the five year warranty ! Got them home, hooked them up and wow, man are they heavy, even with my low end equipment I'm lov'in the enchanced soundstage, detailed bass, midrange with clarity and awesome upper frequency, total improvement across the board. Buying these should save me enough to upgade another peice or two. Any suggestions as to what to upgrade next? I'm thinking Classe amp or preamp or both. I'll probably go with used equipment. Thanks everyone, for your help!!!
Still loving those 802N's. Well have'nt seen that Musical Fidelity Nu-vista unit yet but Im certainly looking out for it. One lemon drop martini and my current system sounded very good today after a long hard day. Leonx, would ther be much difference in doubling the amp output from about 200 watts to approx. 350/400 watts? What about using two amps rated at 200 watts and biamping? Which would be better? Why? Thanks!