Musical Fidelity A5 or Nad M3? I'm looking for amp to play with B&W speakers (804's-805's or XT4). Any opinions? I seek an informative sound both for classical and jazz . I think the best option would be the Classé Delta series but they are really too expensive!
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IMO the MF A5, great with Jazz and classical.Robert P. 8)
AKA "Soundgravy"
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Sunfire TGA 5200 (200X5) $2,100.00 NEWComment
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If you ever get a chance to audition the McIntosh 402 don't pass it up. Mac and B&W are breathtaking together.Comment
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Tough question to unswer unbiased..
I have auditioned some common brands with the 802d including Mac,Krell etc. My winner, big time, was Classe Delta.because of the details, refinement, warmth and looks. Just my 2 cents..
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Currently using A308 pre/pwr, I would said Musical Fidelity is very good amp for Jazz and vocal, not really sure about classical because I find MF a bit too forward (I don't think they are bright) and dynamic. I don't think it match too well with the B&W metal tweeter, currently I am using MF with my Dynaudio Contour (very good match). I am driving my B&W 703 with Rotel rb1092 in my HT/Hifi setup and I find they match relatively well. Just my opinion.Comment
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Thanks for your answers guys. I have listened to the Nad M3 with B&W 805 and 704 and it was good but seemed a little flat. I listened to MF A5 but with Sonus Faber speakers and liked it a lot, almost valve like sound (although not as euphonic but with better bass and sounstage). Unfortunately I cant hear it with B&W (different dealers). Forward amp for classical may not necessarily be a bad thing as classical music is usually smoother sounding than jazz (with all those strident metals) ...The McIntosh suggestion is very interesting because the dealer is the same here. I will certainly check it although I'm afraid McIntosh will be too expensive here in European Union...Comment
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Arcam AVR300 for the BW804
I recently replaced my Denon AVR3300 with an Arcam AVR300 to power my Nautlitus 804 (pre S) and HTM2. It sounds much better than my Denon. Take a listen of the AVR 250 and 300. I think you'll enjoy it.
I'm looking to replace my Velodyne 8100x (forward facing 8") sub. Any recos?Comment
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Velo DD10 or 12. I have also heard good things about the JL Audio 12/13 subs but never heard one myself.Originally posted by srusmantijoComment
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If you like th A5 see if you can pick up a second hand Nu Vista M3 (about the same cost as a new A5). Absolutely awesome with B & W and will put the A5 in the shade.Beauty is in everything but not seen by everyoneComment
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I use B&W 703 with valve tube cd player + tube integrated amp 2x35W (push-pull,4xEL34B,2x12AU7,2x12AX7) and for classical and jazz is verry good(warm, wide soundstage,corect bass).Comment
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Money is one thing but for maximum performance I'd consider Classe or McIntosh. Both are phenominal with B&W.
Mac 501 monoblocks first then Mac 402 second.Comment
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I second Jesse,
Classe or Mc Intosh especially for Jazz, and I would add Krell to that list too.
MF A5 is good ,but the above IMHO are better.
If money is a problem, then Rotel play very sweet with B&W speakers, and will sound great with Jazz too, like the 1095 with 1098 or the 1090.
I personally would dive into the classe category for Jazz with B&W speakers ,but that again is my personal opinion !
Good Luck and let us know what you have decided on?
Cheers.Comment
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You do not list how you listen (stereo/HT), how big your room is etc etc so it makes suggestions a little hard to make. As noted above, I run the Arcam AVR 200 which is 70 x 5 on my 703's. When I listen in stereo mode I get 90 x 2 and another jolt of current to which you can hear as they are playing. This receiver produces a good amount of current compared to most other receivers but it does not cut its teeth on the 703's. When I converted to HT from stereo I had to start somewhere, giving up a Bryston BP20 pre and Classe Seventy amp. I have auditioned the Krell KAV 400xi which is a 200 x 2 integrated which is $2750. CAD. Options are endless as are our opinions.
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