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Congrats! The 802D3 are superb! Enjoy!
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Amps: Mc611s; Bryston 9BST Speakers: B&W 802D3, HTM1D3, B&W SCMs, 2x REL Carbon Special + Analysis Plus REL SpeakOn cable; Pre-Amp: C2700; Processor: Marantz 8805A Sources: Aurender N20; PSA Directstream DAC; JVC RS2000; Stewart Screen Cabaret with StudioTek 130 G4; Oppo UDP-205; Power & Cables: Taralabs bi-wire; WW XLR Silver Eclipse 8; WW Silver Starlight 7 Coax; Denali 6000T, Shunyata Alpha, Delta and Venom. |
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After over 12 years of audio hiatus, finally decided it’s time to do some upgrades. Just placed an order for piano black 802 D3 + HTM1 D3 to replace the aging 803S + HTM3S. Will keep the 805S for now to serve the surround duty. Although I am still quite ok with my current gears, I am very excited about the upgrade given the huge improvement from the B&W generation gap.
Next step, pre and power amp. I am currently looking at Accuphase, Esoteric, Chord, Pass Labs and Octave. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Cheers! Last edited by nynytony; 01-16-2019 at 09:02 PM. |
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The 802D3 in the right set up is phenomenal. COngrats Tony!
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Oh, and preamp. Try out an ARC. Maybe a 5se.
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Pass, Boulder or Ayre (mono blocks).
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I have heard them with Accuphase E-650 and Audioquest cabling , really good.
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My favorite (and currently in use) is with monoblocked Benchmark AHB2 amps.
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Thanks guys for your recommendations! Received my speakers in January, the 802s are breaking in nicely, mids and highs are an immediate step up from my old speakers, bass is also coming along quite well.
I have started auditioning pre and pro, demo Ayre, McIntosh, Bryton and Accuphase so far. Will demo Esoteric, Octave, Pass Labs, ARC and Gryphon next week....I feel like a kid in a candy store, too many good gears, wish I could have them all but I can only pick one~ So far, Accuphase is leading the pack..will report back on my final choice and my thoughts on them. Thanks again for all of your assistance! |
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