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Which amp for B&W 703s

Im upgrading my Musical Fidelity A3.2cr integrated for a 200-250watt power amp. Trying to keep it under $2,000 and therfore in the used market.
Ive reasrched A few amps but am able to hear them as the only high end store in my city in very limited. Looking at the Conrad Johnson 2500a as some reviws have been very good on it and it seems to go well with B&W 800 series speakers havent heard about the 703s with them.
The other amp choice seems to be the Krell 250A. Again some people have great results with the 800s.
I listen to rock and like imaging, dynamics, and volume. I find the MF 3.2 cr to be great in many ways but lacks power and snap.
Source is a Cary 303/200 which would be running direct into the amp.
Kicker is I can get a used krell for $6- to possibly $1,200 less.
Anyone with experience on a similar setup(s), id like to hear your thoughts.
bozzy

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blindjim
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Hey,

The 700 series seems vaguely riminissent of the CDM NT's. I used KRELL on B&W's. Did then, do now. If you presently own a KAV 250 YOU'LL BE PLEASED. pERSONALLY i USE THE SAME AMP. aLTHOUGH i LIKE IT, i AM GOING TO EVENTUALLY USE IT TO DRIVE THE BOTTOM END, and another amp for the top. Krell is a very dynamic amp. Mates well with B&W. Also very revealing. They will show off, or up, your sources. THE THING ABOUT AMPS IS MATCHING 'EM TO A SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
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