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Old 11-14-2019, 12:14 PM
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If there is one of the 3 that will have a more distinctive sound at normal sound levels its the 803 which only shares the tweeter. The difference in midrange tonality should be perceivable at any volume given that its the range which is most sensitive to human hearing. Personally, to my ear, the 803d3 sounds significantly better than the previous 802d everywhere in the spectrum regardless of sound level due mostly to the improved midrange. It sounds noticeably more musical, less analytical and has better soundstage.
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Old 01-12-2020, 03:54 AM
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a have a problem my cat jump on my speakers i am afraid his nails will damage the paint
and the 800 d3 wil come next week ,and my wife not want the cat in a other room.
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Old 01-12-2020, 02:48 PM
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a have a problem my cat jump on my speakers i am afraid his nails will damage the paint

and the 800 d3 wil come next week ,and my wife not want the cat in a other room.


Well, teach the cat not to do it.
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Old 01-12-2020, 03:22 PM
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In all seriousness, get a small nerf gun and use it when he’s getting ready to jump. It’s harmless but will get his attention. Also get covers for the speakers when you’re not listening.
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Or you could spray some cat repellent on the floor around your speakers.
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Old 01-20-2020, 11:56 AM
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i have the 800 d3 almost ,but i looking for a good amp .is this good in compare to Macintosh ? Rotel – Michi M8 Mono-Block Power Amplifier ?

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i have the 800 d3 almost ,but i looking for a good amp .is this good in compare to Macintosh ? Rotel – Michi M8 Mono-Block Power Amplifier ?

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Get the Symphonic Line amps: Either Kraft 300, or the RG-4 monoblocks... They are pretty much known to be the best match for the sometimes "hot" diamond tweeter of the D3 series, yet manage to preserve all the detail and its airiness ..... Michi and the Macintosh are very mediocre amps for the 800D3, unless of course you LOVE the blue meters on the Macs and LED on the Michi, which lot of folks do actually ....
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I think a vast majority of audiophiles would not associate mediocrity with Macs, especially their amps. Perhaps more a question around system synergy. In my opinion, Macs pair extremely well with B&Ws as shared by many members on AA.
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I think a vast majority of audiophiles would not associate mediocrity with Macs, especially their amps. Perhaps more a question around system synergy. In my opinion, Macs pair extremely well with B&Ws as shared by many members on AA.
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I also agree. I love my Mc/B&W systems.
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