What AV amplifier for 4 x b&W + centre


Hello,

I have 4 x b&w 803 d3 + centre and currently all this is run by Arcam 850 

Could you please suggest how to improve sound ? 
Would it be a good idea to buy Classé 5300 and then look for another processor ? Can I use my old Arcam and add the Classé as an amplifier only ?
Maybe it is possible to add powerful stereo amp to fronts and adjust Arcam to only rear and centre ?

Any advice would be appreciated 

Tom 
tcooper656

Showing 3 responses by mayoradamwest

The Mac is pretty old tech without getting the brand new one. The Arcam you already have is pretty nice. You could move to the Arcam AV860. Another option is the more traditional route of the Marantz 8805. I like the frequent updates from Marantz. It’s a really good processor and will be rock solid. 
The 160 is nice and if just using for pass through it’s probably fine but lacks the latest HDMI HDCP 2.3 and most of the HDR formats like Dolby Vision. 
That’s why I think the 8805 is a tremendous value if your system is primarily a home theater.