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Sonic Frontier Line One with Class D Amp?

I am putting together my 1st dedicated 2 Channel System.
After stripping down my Home Theater I am left with a Pair of B&W Matrix 802S3 Speakers. Yesterday I purchased a Sonic Frontiers Line One Preamp, now I need an amp. My budget is $750 to $1000. (Preferable closer to $750)

I am leaning towards Class D Amps,mostly because I figure I can get my best bang for the buck with Class D. Right now I am leaning towards a Bel Canto S300 or Jeff Rowland Model 102. Does anyone have any opinions on how one of these Class D Amps would match up with my Sonic Frontiers Line One and B&W Matrix 802S3??

Thanks

Robbie



My Budget is $750.00 to $1000.00. (Preferably closer to $750)
robbier

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mmarvin19
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Hi Robbie.

I have a concern that neither the Bel Canto nor the JR 102 has enough power to drive your speakers at their full potential.

The 802s are 8 ohm and have a sensitivity rating of only 85dB. The manufacturer recommended MINIMUM power rating is 100W w/ no upper limit on wattage. I think you might need at least 200 wpc into 8 ohms for your speakers.

My Dali Ikon 6 are rated at 150w max @ 8ohms with 90dB and I needed a 200wpc amp to get them moving. They could easily take 300wpc.

BTW, I used to own the SF Line 1 with the humongous SF 110w x 2 tube amp. You have a really fine preamp there.

Mike
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