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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Erasure  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
Thanks to all for the suggestions!  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
Thanks so much to all for the suggestions thus far! I am going to have plenty of homework to do...  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
@jriggy It sounds wonderful! I am not familiar with that brand but will definitely look into it. I should have mentioned the amp needs to be comfortable driving 2 ohm loads. Is that something the Wells Audio amp can do?  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
PS-  Budget is $15k  
How do you break in a preamp
@rodman99999 HAHAHAHA!!!  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Thomas Dolby  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Donald Fagen  
Choosing new speakers after 20 years
@arcticdeth  @jmphotography  I have experienced the same thing as arcticdeth with a variety of speakers over the years. Unless you have super-efficient horns lots of watts are your best friend when listening at realistic (85-95 dB) peak levels, ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
80s Rock! (compilation)  
Listening after your entire system was powered off cold for a week+
I leave my preamp and CDP on 24/7. Only the amp gets turned off after a listening session. The pre and CDP get turned off and unplugged for about a minute then re-plugged and turned back on once a month to reset the electronics.  Takes about 20 m... 
Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage
Fair enough, now that you have  the room and setup right, then I also agree that different gear will yield different results. I hope you find the sound you're seeking. It's wonderful when you get it! Tom  
Schiit v Topping
@noske Good point!  
Bookshelf speakers that renders 3D soundstage
Since getting into this hobby in 1975, my experience has been that soundstage, imaging, and bass are more dependent on the room and the setup than the gear itself. Nail those two things and you will get what you're seeking.  
Schiit v Topping
@dbb Enjoy. That's what's most important!