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Active filter for B&W matrix 800
Thx all for replies so far!I know that the KBX would be perfect, if only I could find one at a reasonable price.I should specify that I would only make the woofers active, as the mid and treble is superb as is now.I would like an active crossover ... 
Active filter for B&W matrix 800
Thx for the tips! You mean FXaudio have a pair of golden flutes for sale in their display? or a pair of speakers like mine?What price do these filters go?There was a KBX for sale on ebay some time ago but at 2200 euro without shipping it seems cra... 
Active filter for B&W matrix 800
Thx for the reply, could you be a bit more specific please? A google on JPS did not bring me very far ... I live in Europe, are there dealers for JPS products here?Anyone else who has activated his B&W matrix 800's want to share tips? 
Ideal preamp for Krell FPB 200
thanks very much for the suggestions Samzx12 and especially you Blindjim for the elaborate explanation, I will take note of the brands mentioned and will indeed do a search of the archives already here.One of the best preamps I ever heard by the w... 
Ideal preamp for Krell FPB 200
thanks for the suggestions blindjim, I would spend 2 K on a used preamp, so it should be in the 6-7K class new...or do you think the preamps have evolved so much that its better to simply spend 2 K new price?The thing is that my preamps tends to s... 
Ideal preamp for Krell FPB 200
thor not only looks, but really IS expensive too!I am looking for something in the 1500 euro range secondhand price :) 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
Impressive system 4bucc. I am guessing your budget is just slightly bigger then mine :)At the moment the Krel FPB 200 seems a less ideal match for my matrix 800's. Allthough the imaging is more precise then with the old Kustom Bias XII amp I use, ... 
Ideal preamp for Krell FPB 200
It sure looks special Blindjim!Do you have experience with the Krell poweramp, as I did not find it in your system? 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
I just asked about the ideal preamp for this amp in another thread, so we can stick in this thread to the amp suggestions...(For the record, I must say that these speakers sound far better now that I am sitting further away... distance increased f... 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
So... after missing out an ebay auction for musical fidelity nuvista and an auction for a Krell KSA-100, I got a good price on a Krell FPB200!Installed yesterday...After warm up the 3D soundstaging and details are all there, thats the good news! L... 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
Capacitors seem to be a big problem for both krell and levinson? Is it ok to buy a second hand amp of these brands,that has not been serviced in the recent 10-15 years anyway? I assume replacing these big capacitors costs a lot...and sending them ... 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
Moltze, does your Ksa-250 produce a hiss or hum? I read in a review that the amplifier did hum.How is the sound with only one Ksa-250? 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
Ok so, Bryston and Musical Fidelity are on my check list now :)Accuphase would be great but very expensive indeed...Any other B&W 800 owners like to share their experiences?Or other suggestions...? Nobody as mentioned levinson so far? Not a go... 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
Any idea what the second price of the brystons would be? would a 4Bsst be good enough as well? remember the budget restrictions :)thx! 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
4bucc, can u describe the exact amps you used in the active system? my former system was active (altec 512 triamped towers) and the bass was indeed very good, better then my 800's... lower and tighter...Stanwall, wich improvements do you think the...