dual cam 400 driving 800d

[Eliav]

Hi all

it has been a long time since I last shared with this forum.

For those who still remember, I have been and still is a Classe/B&W addict, I am currently driving my 802d with cam400 (* cp700/cdp202) and planning to upgrade to 800d. now here is my question, has anybody noticed an audible difference with the 800d bi-amped with dual cam400 ? I know some of you think that two cam400 per speaker is an overkill and most likely a waste of money ( Rebel Man ?...) . I am open though to different opinions.
Thanks

[wettou]

Hi all it has been a long time since I last shared with this forum.

For those who still remember, I have been and still is a Classe/B&W addict, I am currently driving my 802d with cam400 (* cp700/cdp202) and planning to upgrade to 800d. now here is my question, has anybody noticed an audible difference with the 800d bi-amped with dual cam400 ? I know some of you think that two cam400 per speaker is an overkill and most likely a waste of money ( Rebel Man ?...) . I am open though to different opinions.
Thanks

Nice, one CAM400 is plenty or go for the Boulder 1000W/c amp that will do the trick. :T

[garak]

I think there was one person who posted a couple of times on this forum who has 800Ds bi-amped with CAM-400s. I think his alias is ScHIII or something like that. He's probably the only one with actual experience that can give you advice.

[Oddiophile]

I'm pretty sure that Abbey Road Studios uses that combination in their Penthouse Studio (5 channels!!!) LOL

[sikoniko]

Hi all

it has been a long time since I last shared with this forum.

For those who still remember, I have been and still is a Classe/B&W addict, I am currently driving my 802d with cam400 (* cp700/cdp202) and planning to upgrade to 800d. now here is my question, has anybody noticed an audible difference with the 800d bi-amped with dual cam400 ? I know some of you think that two cam400 per speaker is an overkill and most likely a waste of money ( Rebel Man ?...) . I am open though to different opinions.
Thanks

I say go for it. Classe is coming out with 600W rack-mounted amps in the spring and will eventually release them as Delta amps as well.

[wettou]

I'm pretty sure that Abbey Road Studios uses that combination in their Penthouse Studio (5 channels!!!) LOL

Yes they do especially since they get great deals from B&W and Classé (free equipment in exchanged for advertising a bit biased if you ask me!!!

Code of ethics anyone:B

[sikoniko]

Yes they do especially since they get great deals from B&W and Classé (free equipment in exchanged for advertising a bit biased if you ask me!!!

Code of ethics anyone:B

Actually, I believe I heard they paid for their products.

[wettou]

Actually, I believe I heard they paid for their products.

Maybe at cost just so B&W and Classé doesn't have to take it as a loss :B

[ShadowZA]

An idea could be to power each 800D with an Omega Mono instead of 2 x Delta Series CA-M400's. An opinion on a comparison would be interesting. :T

Basic spec of the Omega Mono:

Frequency response +_ 0.1db ... 20Hz-20kHz
Distortion THD+Noise ... 0.002%
Output
Watts per channel into 8 ohms ... 1x500
Watts per channel into 4 ohms ... 1x1000
Watts per channel into 2 ohms ... 1x2000
Power supply
Transformer size ... 3,000VA
Number of capacitors ... 64
Total capacitance ... 358,400µF
Inputs
Single-ended ... 2.25V/100KΩ
(volts for full output/impedance)
Balanced ... 2.25V/100KΩ
(volts for full output/impedance)

[wettou]

An idea could be to power each 800D with an Omega Mono instead of 2 x Delta Series CA-M400's. An opinion on a comparison would be interesting. :T

I heard Classé is going to launch a 600W ?

[Eliav]

Thanks Guys.
When I pull the trigger - I sure will let you know ( waiting to move to a new house..). I appreciate the advice. In the mean time I am going to give Abby-Road studios a call and ask for their opinion,,:lol:
Eliav

[wettou]

Thanks Guys.
When I pull the trigger - I sure will let you know ( waiting to move to a new house..). I appreciate the advice. In the mean time I am going to give Abby-Road studios a call and ask for their opinion,,:lol:
Eliav

Sounds good enjoy let us know if you get an audition at Abbey-Road Studios

http://www.abbeyroad.co.uk/