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Will my McIntosh MC 205- Power B&W 802 Diamonds?

Looking to pick up a pair of 802 Diamonds. Currently use a McIntosh MC-205 5 channel amp (200 watts per channel). Will this amp sufficiently power the 802's? Will this amp let the 802's soar, or should I step down to 803 Diamonds instead? Currently run 802 Matrix S2's that do soar with this amp.
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In my opion... you would have to crank up the volume to ear damaging levels to exceed the capability of the MC-205's 200 watts per channel.

I heard an A/B comparison between a pair of MC1.2KW monoblocs and a single MC275 (only 75 watts) powering the 802D - I personally could not tell a difference. The room was approximately 20W x 15L x 12H.

Not sure I buy into the need for extra 'head room' because I personally have not been able to hear a difference.
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