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I listened to both in a 18x24' room and I found the 800D3 to have a more realistic and even presentation. I found the treble to be actually better integrated on the 800D3 IIRC. |
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For more detailed information: https://www.stereophile.com/floorlou...207/index.html B&W also published white papers: 801 Nautilus: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...bEBc3cnf3tsegv 800 Signature: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...8QgVAxkQO1acA1 800 D: https://www.bwgroupsupport.com/reference (look for "800 D White Paper PDF") 800 D3: A good overview of all technical innovations (only in German) can be found here: https://www.lowbeats.de/neue-bw-800-...en-neuerungen/ Martin Last edited by meltemi; 10-07-2020 at 12:55 AM. Reason: additions |
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Regardless, I've had the great pleasure of listening to a pair of $60K Nautilus loudspeakers and they were, without a doubt, among the finest sounding speakers that these ears have ever heard.
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Yes, Freddie, Wilson Audio was our local B&W dealer. In fact, their sound room is where we heard a pair of B&W 802Ns for the first time...and they sounded superb. Which part of NOLA are you from?
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I know that you're in love with the 800D3s, but I wanted to ask you about what you have now. My first experience with Mac was listening to a MAC4100 back in the late 70s. It sounded so damn good that it was my first Mac purchase. We still own that receiver and, subsequently, purchased a MAC4200. In fact, we still own both receivers, but we've never heard the MAC6700 you have in your signature listing. Based on what I just read in the compendium, it seems like a pretty nice receiver. We've since gone to separates, but I've still got a set spot in my heart for those Mac receivers. Would you mind passing on some thoughts about the MAC6700? I'm thinking that it probably sounds pretty sweet when used in conjunction with your Oppo 205.
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What part of the area are you living in?
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I'm surprised that Monsieur Wilson had a poor opinion of Mac...because, if I remember correctly, he auditioned the 802Ns we ended up with via a Mac amp. And now that we're discussing Mac, how do you like that 300W integrated monster you own? Based on what I just read in the Mac compendium, that MA8000 looks like the real deal, for sure...but I have to admit to being a sucker for 300W Mac amps with autoformer outs. In my experience, we've found that heavy is synonymous with great sounding...and, quite honestly, I'm very jealous. ADDENDUM: I don't know the first thing about them, but those Cantons you have also look like real monsters.
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Bill in the Hills OUR VINTAGE MAC: MAC4100, MAC4200 | AMPS: MC452, MC300 | MAC PRE/PROS: MX151, MX130, MX121 | B&W SPEAKERS: (2) N802s, (2) N805s, (1) HTM3S | NEWER EQUIPMENT: Oppo 203 & 105D, Sony X800M2, Denon CDR-W1500 | VIDEO DISPLAY: 65" LG OLED | IMPORTANT NOTE: Zero High-speed internet connections Last edited by 70sMac; 10-07-2020 at 02:38 PM. Reason: Addendum |
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