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Old 06-19-2011, 01:34 PM
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Hello!

I wonder if there is anyone who can help me with ideas or have experience of electronics to my B&W Signature?
I have had them connected to the Classé M-400, CP-700 and CDP-202, but these units are now sold.
Now I want to have electronics that are only going to play digital from the computer (server), I also want it to be more minimalistic than before, but it should get the speakers to blossom even more than before if possible.

With the hope of many ideas
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Old 06-19-2011, 01:54 PM
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I've never auditioned the Signature Series, but I have listened to the 801D paired with McIntosh amp and preamp. It love that combo. If I need new speakers, 801D and XRT1K are top of my list.
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Old 06-19-2011, 03:13 PM
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I must make myself clear, it will be the Signature Diamond.
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Old 06-19-2011, 03:41 PM
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Accuphase and B&W always play in good harmony. Are you sure about replacing your 800D's? They're IMHO in a different league!
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Old 06-19-2011, 03:47 PM
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bart...I think you have the answer now that I changed in my signature
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Old 06-19-2011, 04:24 PM
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bart...I think you have the answer now that I changed in my signature
Very nice set-up!
And that second room will be as interesting.
At my dealer, B&W is often demonstrated with Accuphase.
The integrated E-450 should be more than sufficient and is not too expensive.
Think of McIntosh's MA-7000 too.

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C22 MC75? ;D Go crazy with tubes :P
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I have the McIntosh 60th Anniversary C22 and MC75s with my Signature Diamond speakers and it's fantastic. I went from the McIntosh MC501s to the small tube amps which gave the speakers a smoother sound without loosing any of the great detail or imaging of the MC501s. I really like tube amps with the Signature Diamond speakers. I would like to hear the MC2301s with my speakers but I really don't want 16 KT88 tubes heating up my listening room.
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I have the McIntosh 60th Anniversary C22 and MC75s with my Signature Diamond speakers and it's fantastic. I went from the McIntosh MC501s to the small tube amps which gave the speakers a smoother sound without loosing any of the great detail or imaging of the MC501s. I really like tube amps with the Signature Diamond speakers. I would like to hear the MC2301s with my speakers but I really don't want 16 KT88 tubes heating up my listening room.
Victor...I bet it sounds sweet. Love your system.

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Victor...I bet it sounds sweet. Love your system.

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Thanks Dave,

It does infact sound very sweet. I've had 7 sets of speakers in my main listening room in the last 10 years and the Signature Diamond speakers are best suited to my listening habits and listening expectations. I usually listen at low volumes (65-75db) and I love hearing great imaging and detail, the Signature Diamond speakers are the best I've heard for these parameters.
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