Pre/pro for 805S

[docp]

I just picked up a pair of 805s for my second system (2 channel), currently I'm using a old Rotel 971 Mrk II integrated amp @ 60 watts per channel, as expected it doesn't have the depth. I am looking for suggestions for a pre/pro combo which will be adequate for 805s and not to hard on my wallet. I just upgraded my Classe CAP 2100 for Classe CP500/CA2200 combo to run my B&W N803...so I don't have much left in the buget.

[RobP]

Welcome to the HTGuide Doc! Glad to have you here.

Did you sell or trade in your CAP2100? That would great for your 805's

[docp]

I had to use the CAP 2100 to upgrade. The first thing I did when I got them was to through the 805s on the CAP 2100. They are brand new, but the pair were very smooth together. I tried to keep the amp....but the wife is catching on regarding the prices of this stuff.

So, for future flexiblity I'm thinking pre/pro. Any suggestions?

[lvhung]

At tight butget, NUFORCE avp 16 is good enogh

[docp]

I'm not familiar with Nuforce products. I'll have to look into them and see if there is a place in Vancouver that carries Nuforce.

Any comments re: Primare pre30/A30.2 combo
Naim NAC 112x/NAP 150x combo (only 50 watts)
Primare I30 (integrated)
Bryston B100-SST
Krell KAV 400xi
or a Rotel combo

I want to get something that will not leave me wanting to upgrade in a year.

[lvhung]

IF you have 805 , krell 400 is a good choice even
when you

[lvhung]

IF you have 805 , krell 400 is a good choice
Krell is very good even when you go up in the BW linw
or other brand of speaker s

[RobP]

Doc, another option you may want to look into is Musical Fidelity.

[DM3000 Owner]

Doc, another option you may want to look into is Musical Fidelity.

I really like musical fidelity. I was checking this out earlier thinking it would be great for an office system:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1170458444

Preamp/cd player combo.

Nice amp to go with it:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1170807150

[RobP]

One of the most memorable auditions that I ever had was a pair of 803D's driven by Musical Fidelity equipment.

[DM3000 Owner]

One of the most memorable auditions that I ever had was a pair of 803D's driven by Musical Fidelity equipment.

Their ads are annoying in that they always claim that their "new version" is always 500% better than anything on the market and way better than what they were selling last year. But that said, I just love their equipment.

[Mark_C.]

I use a MF A5 integrated to power my Nautilus 804s. I've had it more than a year and am continually amazed at the tremendous soundstage and depth of the music.

[kurtholz]

Bel Canto, many used can be found on audiogon, the best in digital i have heard

Kurt

[docp]

Thanks for the input.

I intially was considering MF A3.5 or A5, but for some reason started focusing on Primare and the others I mentioned.

I haven't listened to MF with B&Ws, for some reason I thinks of MF is more for classical music. Where I have the 805s, it is exclusively Rock/Classic Rock/R&B(ie. loud and fast).

Am I wrong to assume that?
If so, would the A3.5 be enough for 805s or do I need the A5?

[DM3000 Owner]

Thanks for the input.

I intially was considering MF A3.5 or A5, but for some reason started focusing on Primare and the others I mentioned.

I haven't listened to MF with B&Ws, for some reason I thinks of MF is more for classical music. Where I have the 805s, it is exclusively Rock/Classic Rock/R&B(ie. loud and fast).

Am I wrong to assume that?
If so, would the A3.5 be enough for 805s or do I need the A5?

I don't listen to classical and use MF. I would think the 3.2 would be fine. I have a 308CR that is very heavy duty running a pair of Brystons and N801's. The 3.2 is only a few years old. This is for an office system, right?

EDIT - I forgot you are looking for an integrated amp. The 3.5 should be fine.

[chinets]

No budget then go for Rotel as you will get the best bang for your buck.

If you have the DINERO, then go for Krell, Music fidelity, Bel Canto or another Classe?

Keep us posted.

Cheers

[docp]

My dealer may be bring in Linn products in the new year.

I'm picking up my Classe CA2200/CP500 for the 803s on the weekend, so that will probably keep me distracted for a while.

The 805s are such great little speakers, that it will be fun in the new year to match them up with something special.

[Guy]

MF A3.5 will be sufficient for 805s. I currently run my 805s with and older MF A300 which has similar power to A3.5 and the combo sounds fantastic. I also use a MF amp for my 802D stereo setup and it too sounds fantastic. MF is not only for classical but does well with all sorts of music.