Aragon 4004mkII or 8008BB on N802s?

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  • Race Car Driver
    Super Senior Member
    • Mar 2005
    • 1540

    #1

    Aragon 4004mkII or 8008BB on N802s?

    Has anyone heard, or used the 4004mkII or 8008BB on N802s?
    Im looking at buying one from out of state used, and yes, I would rather have the 8008, but dont know if I can afford the $600 price difference in the two to justify it. I have a used Sunfire Theater Grand II i will be using for a processor, but as a dedicated 2 ch.
    Any comments or opinions?
    Thanks.
    B&W
  • Fife
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2004
    • 141

    #2
    If you can afford the N802's, you should spend good money powering them.

    If you cant afford to, you might as well use 804/805's.

    Not to offend you but just my thoughts.

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    • Race Car Driver
      Super Senior Member
      • Mar 2005
      • 1540

      #3
      I cant afford 802s, i came across them for a VERY good deal.
      I guess the 4004mkII seems to be the choice, from what im finding its underrated, and a decent amp. And I really cant find an amp bigger then the 200-250 watt range without blowing several thousand dollars that I dont have.
      Using different speakers is not an option, as I already have the N802's.
      B&W

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      • aphexist
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2004
        • 158

        #4
        I will trade my pair of 804s + a 300wpc high current 3 channel amp (Earthquake Cinenova) for your pair of 802s. The 804s will sound better in your bedroom and will complement your system further down the line.

        Think about it.

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        • Race Car Driver
          Super Senior Member
          • Mar 2005
          • 1540

          #5
          Sorry, im going to keep these, they will eventually go in my Living room after I re-carpet and re-sheetrock the walls. Thanks for the offer though.
          B&W

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          • DanR
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2004
            • 156

            #6
            You won't be disappointed with the 4004MkII. Patience is a virtue. You have speakers to design a system around, just add pieces as you can afford them and upgrade when possible until you have your desired setup. Although if it is only $600 difference, I would try to get a loan from family or friend because the difference is substantial with the 8008.
            :B It's all about the MUSIC!!!

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            • Ricky
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2000
              • 226

              #7
              Recently, 4004mkIIs have been going for 600-700 and the 8008bb 900-1100. So the difference is closer to 300-400 than 600. I'd say wait for the right price on an 8008bb (under 1k).

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