used b&w 703's vs. demo 804S's HELP

I agree with Shakedown, and would also want you to think about accompanying electronics. Better speakers are likely to push you to better electronics too...so you'll end up spending more there too.

My experience: I had B&W CM4 with Rotel RB1080 and sounded good to me. Replaced the CM4 with 804S and after a while started hating it. 804S were much more revealing, letting me appreciate the weaknesses of the amp. Ended up with a McIntosh MC275. Great combination, but much more expensive too! Then the preamp had to go...Lamm LL2 came in...you get the picture!

Also, larger B&Ws are known for "opening up" with very large amps. Very large + very good quality = very expensive, generally. Take it into consideration if you opt for an 803D or 802.

I'm by no means trying to disuade you from going down the better speaker option. I did take that route, but you should know the probable side effects!

My two cents.

Congrats Baranowski! I do love my 804S, but didn't want to appear pushy.

With all due respect, I disagree with Shakedown. Rotels go very well with some B&W, but to my ears not with 804S. You can dig my posts from the past here where I went into more detail than my post here above.

McIntosh, Classe, Levinson, Rowland are generally well received with B&W 800-series. I tried Classe, McIntosh SS & tubes, and preferred tubes. Also, speaker cables make a difference...lot's of different ways to spend more money!!

Enjoy your speakers, get to know them and don't rush.

Congrats again!

well...you are asking at a 2-channel forum...so my take is no, you won't. Save that money and spend it on better amp for the L&R. Surprise!!