I am interested purchasing a high quality 2 channel stereo system. I have a large collection of classical and jazz cds in my 14 x 20 foot library (and no TV!).
I am interested in supporting high quality Canadian audio manufacturers (where possible), and Bryston and Simaudio Moon products stand-out (at different price points).
I have listened to many systems, and the speakers that I am considering are either the B&W 803d or 802d. The 803d is a more realistic consideration and probably better considering room size.
I would consider the following systems with the 803d or he 802d:
System 1:
speaker: B&W 803d
amplification: Moon i-7 integrated (or 700i?), (or Moon P-7 + W-7), or Bryston BP-26 + 4B SST.
source: Moon SuperNova or Bryston BCD-1 CD player
System 2:
speaker: B&W 802d
amplification: Moon P-7 + W-8, or Bryston BP-26 + 14B SST
source: Moon SuperNova or Bryston BCD-1 CD player.
Do the above combinations make sense, and are the electronics appropriately matched to the above speakers?
Unfortunately there are no dealers in Ontario that carry both Moon Simaudio and B&W, but there are several that carry both Bryston and B&W. As a result I would have to go all Bryston or all Moon Simaudio. Moon Simaudio is probably a cut above Bryston, and more expensive, but would it be a better way to go with the 803d or 802d speakers?
I look forward to your suggestions.
Regards,
Mark
I am interested in supporting high quality Canadian audio manufacturers (where possible), and Bryston and Simaudio Moon products stand-out (at different price points).
I have listened to many systems, and the speakers that I am considering are either the B&W 803d or 802d. The 803d is a more realistic consideration and probably better considering room size.
I would consider the following systems with the 803d or he 802d:
System 1:
speaker: B&W 803d
amplification: Moon i-7 integrated (or 700i?), (or Moon P-7 + W-7), or Bryston BP-26 + 4B SST.
source: Moon SuperNova or Bryston BCD-1 CD player
System 2:
speaker: B&W 802d
amplification: Moon P-7 + W-8, or Bryston BP-26 + 14B SST
source: Moon SuperNova or Bryston BCD-1 CD player.
Do the above combinations make sense, and are the electronics appropriately matched to the above speakers?
Unfortunately there are no dealers in Ontario that carry both Moon Simaudio and B&W, but there are several that carry both Bryston and B&W. As a result I would have to go all Bryston or all Moon Simaudio. Moon Simaudio is probably a cut above Bryston, and more expensive, but would it be a better way to go with the 803d or 802d speakers?
I look forward to your suggestions.
Regards,
Mark
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