Replace my Denon 3805 for my B&W 700s?

[colinparker]

I have the B&W 700's series and I'm sure they could perform better if I had a differnt amp. Plus I don't need all of the AV switching.

If I can get £500 for the Denon, I could come up with another £1000. What could I get for that ex dem, or second hand?

[style]

@colinparker,

i have the B&W700 line too with Denon 3805 (703 l/r, htm7 center, cdm7nt rear) with the 3805:
1. buy a RSX1055/56 or 57 (second hand too) in place of Denon 3805
2. use the denon as pre and power Rotel rmb1075
3. buy Rotel combi rsp1068&rmb1075 (rsp1068 or new comer...)

Denon make nice piece, for my make the better receiver's (AVC11xva,...)
in the market but Rotel is one step up...

bey Omar

[jim777]

By all means take a look at a Rega integrated amp with no video!

BTW, do you have 703's like me, or what else? The 703's FST needs very clean electronics to avoid sounding harsh.

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Edit: Ok, forget the Rega thing. Looks like you need surround sound. Then Rotel is a good choice in that kind of price range.

[lvhung]

you better add Rotel 1075 RMB

[Shyamalan]

Do you think that there is a better amp than the rotel RMB-1095 for the 703?

[WI Rotel]

Do you think that there is a better amp than the rotel RMB-1095 for the 703?

Not for anywhere close to the price. If you're only doing stereo a RMB1080 will be cheaper and offer the same performance. A 1090 is much more powerful but its probably overkill for the 7 series.

[B&W 700 Guy]

Sunfire Amp 200x5 channel

When I purchased my 703's I had a Denon 3801 Receiver. I purchased a RMB1075 because I was concerned that I was going to kill the Denon's internal amp. I noticed in 2 channel that there was an improvement, but it was not a wow difference. Then I purchased RB1080 for the L/R Fronts. This mad a noticeable Difference, but The speakers still seemed a little bright at times and the bass could be improved. I took a loaner on a Sunfire TGA5200. This amp made a Night and Day difference in 2 channel. For the price of 2k usd, I was able to sell the RB1080 and an older piece of equipment and only spent $700 out of pocket.

This maybe something to look at as an alternative.