Amplifier for B&W

[Zorden]

Boulder 2060?

[mluters]

I just received new B&W 803 D3’s and I’m using them with a McIntosh MX122 and MC207 for 2 channel music and 5 channel home theater. How much difference is a dedicated 2 channel amp (like MC462) going to make on these 803’s in stereo?

[FDPDK]

I heard B&W 802D3 at a dealer with Accuphase E650 , its the first time i heard the B&W sound like something i like.

[FDPDK]

And mluters , welcome to AA

[Levitator]

Originally Posted by mluters

I just received new B&W 803 D3’s and I’m using them with a McIntosh MX122 and MC207 for 2 channel music and 5 channel home theater. How much difference is a dedicated 2 channel amp (like MC462) going to make on these 803’s in stereo?

I went from a Mc205 to a Mc452 driving my old 803D2’s and the difference was not subtle. The extra current and power will be appreciated by your speakers particularly as you move up the line of B&W’s.

I think you will be happy but best try an in home demo if you are able to.

Good luck!

[mluters]

Thanks for the info...I think I can get an in home demo of a MC452 and see what it's like.

[mluters]

I listened to a MC462 with 803 D3’s at my local dealer and decided to make the purchase. MC462 should be here in about a week.

[SMC23]

Went from a mc205 (similar to mc207 less two channels) to mc601 monos and the difference was noticeable. Definaey not night and day but there is a difference when listening close.

[SMC23]

Went from a mc205 (similar to mc207 less two channels) to mc601 monos and the difference was noticeable. Definaey not night and day but there is a difference when listening close.

[mluters]

Thanks for the info...can't wait to get the MC462!