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B&W Matrix 800


Hi there,

What pre-amp and power amp go well with the Matrix 800??

I prefer mono-blocks.

On the moment I am using Aragon palladium K1 two on each side. And the Theta CasaNova. Now I know that I can do better on the pre because this is a HT pre. But is Pal K1 the way to go???

On the moment they do not sound to bad but, on low volumes they miss transparancie and they can be more musical I think.
Whitch combo will let my speakers sing???

Maybe: 7B SST, Classe Omnicron, Pass X600, Levinson......
anybody????

(I prefer a pre with a pass tru channel)

Anybody have any experience with these speakers???

please help me out here

Thx

Alex

texas25
texas25 OP
40 posts
 

Hi everybody,

Thanks for the feedback....

anybody else???

Thx

Alex
gregm
3,396 posts
 
Keep your present power amplification and look up actively bi-amping the spkrs (see Richard above). If I remember correctly, Northcreekmusic offered some such service. Better still, just communicate with Drrdiamond!
Please don't bother about the preamp for now: it's not driving the spkrs:). Cheers
hzufall
1 posts
 

Texas 25,

I have had pair of the Matrix 800's since they came out and still use them in a secondary system. i am looking for
another pair pair to match to mine for home theatre.
You are welcome to call me at anytime to discuss your questions. Thank you.

Wayne
586-557-9518
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jorgitox
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What speakers have made the 800's as secondary floorstanders? Regards.
mgmmgm
54 posts
 
i shall get a pair of 800 at sunday.. too bad just sold my fpb450mcx, i still have 2 pairs of cello performanceII amp, however i still cannot find one KBX B&W800

DRRdiamond: "He directed me to make some minor rewiring of the 800's "
like to know how...

Accuphase F25 crossover - wondering anyone have experience of that?
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