will pimaluna dialogue7 monos drive b&w matrix801

primaluna dialogue 7 mono amplifier powerful enough for b&w matrix 801s2

digital308-18-2013 4:31pm

rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 08-19-2013 at 05:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No! Your best match is Mark Levinson. Look for a used 23 or 23.5. If you can afford more the No.20 monoblocks are the best I have heard with 801 series 2 and 3, but you must match with Mark Levinson preamp to get the best sound.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18,899 posts 08-19-2013 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Digital3 - Last year I had the listening pleasure of auditioning a Conrad Johnson classic 66 amp w/ matching ET3 pre-amp on those B&W speakers.I must say, I did not expect that little power amp to totally control those big B&W floorstanders. The cd player was a Primaluna.
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 08-19-2013 at 12:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It really depends on how you define adequate drive. Optimal power is a good way to put it I think. I have no suggestions sorry.