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Pre Amp + Amp to run B&W 803S

my budget is $2000 for both the USED preAmp and USED Amp together.I did some research, still novice in this Hifi knowledge.

I am not sure of exact spec's a preAmp should have or even what they are, but I am to some extent aware of the AMP, min 200W in 8 ohms, I am unsure about its Hi current transformer VA values, should be enough to power the 803S.

I am thinking about used Krell KAV250P or 280P as preamp and Classe CA200 or CA300 as the Amp. I will be running this setup as 2 channel only. Your suggestions and Comments are most welcome. Please correct me if I am wrong.
scorpious
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mlawitm
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In that budget range I would probably look at the rotel line. I would run a RB-1090 with those speakers.
papajoe
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There is a Classe CA300 presently on sale on AGON for $1500 which is a great price. I have a Classe CA200 and a Classe preamp with B&W 802 speakers. The combination sounds great to me. I was tempted to buy the CA300 but I don't really have a need for it now.
scorpious OP
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Thanks Mlawitm and Papajoe,

I looked around, did some research. How about Musical Fedility A5 IntAMP? It has the power required, Heard great reviews about it, and dosent pinch me as much? Any comments and suggestions most welcome.
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mlawitm
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I have heard the Musical Fidelity M250 monoblocks running 802's and I was very impressed with those. Big bang for the buck IMHO.
scorpious OP
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Thank you Mlawitm
More on this. Did more research. As cosmetics are not of any priority, Saw the Yamaha P3500S Amp. heard great reviews about it as well, and costs much less than the british makes. Any input on that. and any suggestions on the preAmp that Pairs well with the Yamaha to power the 803s?
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