Hi, I recently upgrade my surround processor from Rotel RSP 1068 to Classe SSP-300, and I still use the Rotel RMB1075 to drive the B&W 804S (Front) and HTM3S (center). The sound improvement is great especially listening to 2 channel CD music. I am now thinking about upgrading the multichannel amp to either the Classe CA5100 or the Anthem A5. The Anthem has 180Wx5 where as the Classe 5100 is 100wx5 and cost $2000 more. Would like to know if anyone has experience with the Classe 5100 or the Anthem A5 amp driving B&W. Is it worth to pay an extra $2000 for the Classe. Unfortunately, my dealer do not have a Classe 5100 or Anthem A5 side by side for me to compare. The dealer said even though the Anthem A5 have a higher output wattage, it is not the same as the Classe. Will the Classe 5100 or the Anthem A5 have big improvement than the Rotel RMB 1075. is it worth the upgrade? Your comments?
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Does your dealer have both as demo units you can try out in your home side by side?
I would go that route and see which you like better. Only your ears can tell you which is better.Panasonic TC-P65VT30
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Hi, I recently upgrade my surround processor from Rotel RSP 1068 to Classe SSP-300, and I still use the Rotel RMB1075 to drive the B&W 804S (Front) and HTM3S (center). The sound improvement is great especially listening to 2 channel CD music. I am now thinking about upgrading the multichannel amp... -
I am trying to decide which is the better option
1. HTM3S + 804S + ASW825
2. HTM3S + 803S
The price is similar (a little more for option 1), and I know option 2 could be upgraded in the future with the ASW825, but I have to limit myself a little.
I feel the... -
I currently have B&W 804s which I am happy with. I was planning on upgrading from a an Arcam C30 and 2 X P1s to a Classe CAP2100.
I am wondering will this be a noticable enough upgrade?
Would this bring the best out of my 804s?
Later on I can...08 June 2006, 08:37 Thursday -
Hi:
I am new to this forum. I curently have B&W N804 front, HTM2 center, SCM1 surround and a sub. My equipment is Rotel 1066 processor, 1075 5 channel amp, Denon 3910 DvD, Rotel 1072 CD, DTVHD, audioquest cabling, Monster 5100 power conditioning.
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