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B&W 805D vs. Dynaudio Contour S1.4
Amazing speakers mentioned above. I have lived with the 805Di since their release in March of this year. I also recently picked up a pair of the 802D's. For different reasons, I do not see letting go of my 805Di's for some time... they're a really... 
B&W CM8 or 805?
At a $2000.00 price point; don't settle for anything less than the B&W 805S' on stands. Lead or sand filled. Technologically, I too, would love to hear the new CM8's but auditioning will save you great heartache in the long run; regardless of ... 
B&W N804 vs. new 805di
The 805's usually require at least 50 wpc but sing as you go up the ladder. Rotel in general (being a sister company) along with Classe- historically have great synergy with B&W, as do Mcintosh pieces. As a previous Rotel owner 75 wpc should s... 
B&W N804 vs. new 805di
Newest edition, tone audio issue 31.Glowing review...http://www.tonepublications.com/ 
804Ds and bass performance
From direct experience and listening... the new changes to the Diamond Series are marked. The re-aligned bass drivers demonstrate a marked improvement in low end extension; your ears though will serve you best for what will work best for you.Alter... 
B&W N804 vs. new 805di
Perfect description above. As an owner of the prior 805S; 804S and now the 805Di; a warmer front-end component (ie McIntosh)- balances the (brighter) but detailed-diamond tweeter. Although, the 804 has the FST mid-range, and dual woofer- I think y... 
Upgrade question for newbie
Definitely a preamplifier if you're happy with everything downstream. I'm a fan of neutrality and unless your music calls for low end extension- your Maggies should serve you well. 
B&W 805 Diamond vs 805 Siganture
Enjoy your new speakers and let me know what you think...Regards and good listening. 
B&W 805 Diamond vs 805 Siganture
I recently have had both speakers to include a pair of the 804S'. The 805 Di have a marked audible difference over the S's. Although not floor standing level bass transmission; enough to have happily let both of my 804 and 805s' go. The bass drive... 
Which Intergrated amp for starter??
Great recommendations listed above; despite the age of the question- it is probably asked daily by budding audio purists...Not so long ago... I started with a Rotel RA-1062; moved into Rotel separates; and traded up into a McIntosh MA-6500 Integra... 
B&W 800 series diamond
I think its important to note; that while I previously owned the 804S' for better low end extension- I found that I lost some of the special mid range clarity of my 805S' which prevented my selling them. I utilized both for two-channel listenings ... 
B&W 800 series diamond
I have been a B&W owner for several years and 'know the house sound.' I recently purchased the 805D's after selling my 805S' and 804S'- and what an amazing upgrade. It has everything to do above simple asesthetic upgrades; although it is impor...