B&W 803D - Which Amplifier would you choose from this list?

[nick.h]

Hi,

I have the B&W 803D's. Looking to get the HTM2D centre and the 805S for rears later.

I have a HK AVR5550 (7x75Watts) at the moment

Choice for powering the fronts:

Electrocompaniet AW 70 (2x in Bridge)

http://www.electrocompaniet.no/products/power-amp/aw70.html

Arcam AP1000

http://www.arcam.co.uk/prod_diva_P1000_intro.cfm

McIntosh MC252

http://www.mcintosh.net.au/ProductDetail.asp?Brand=M&Category=POWERAMP&ProductCode=MC252

Bryston 4B-SST C Series

http://www.syntec.com.au/product.php?productid=16704&cat=319&page=1

They are all about the same price.

I would just use the HK for the moment as the pre-amp/proccessor.

At a later date:
With the Bryston amp and Processor
With the Arcam and AV700 Processor

[Tommy]

I would choose the Mcintosh MC252 for its fluidity in sound.
Arcam AP1000 is underpowered for 803D's

[nick.h]

Or what about the:

Classé Audio CAV500

[style]

803D & co.

Hi nick.h,

For my if do you buy later the Bryston Pre buy now a Bryston ampli !!
(4B-sst & 3B-sst & pre SP2 SPV1 switcher) :T

McIntosh MC252 if money is not a problem ops:

Arcam is not bad but is NOT underpowered or BUT is not what do you need/search = you wanta ampli for only the front? in this moment or????

If i buy a ampli from XX i buy the pre from the same XX company, is sure better.

Omar/Switzerland

[nick.h]

Well Im looking for something for the moment, however I will be adding a HTM2D and some rears shortly.

So if I get a 5 channel amp saves having to buy a new amp when I get the other speakers.


Or I could just got for the HTM2D and run it on 75watts until I have the month for a new amp.

[miner]

I vote Classe also.

[sikoniko]

I had the bryston stuff. Its good... but not as good as classe. Between Mac and Classe, it will come down to preference, as they are both at the same level.

[jericho]

I would go for the Mac, plenty of power, great looks

[RobP]

Or what about the:

Classé Audio CAV500

I would throw my vote in for the CAV500

[nick.h]

Ive now been offered 2x Bryston 7B ST mono blocks, but again it only powers my 803D's.

hmm... this sucks!