I know that the mono's are perfect for 802's yet I'll also have to built a m/ch system based on them so I thougt about getting a multichanel amp first and add the monoblocks later when budget allows. Can any of Classe's multichanel amps do 802's justice?
Can Classe multichanel amps drive B&W 802D?
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Originally posted by AntonkkI know that the mono's are perfect for 802's yet I'll also have to built a m/ch system based on them so I thougt about getting a multichanel amp first and add the monoblocks later when budget allows. Can any of Classe's multichanel amps do 802's justice?
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Originally posted by ray5Absolutely! I recently moved from a Rotel 1091/1092 setup to Classe Ca 5200. Immense difference. Warm, deep and fuller sound. Whether mono amps will be better? I guess so but don't know that from personal experience.
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But isn't 5200 only 200 Watt? My current stereo integrated Mcintosh 6900 sounds like garbage with 802s and it's 200 wt per chanel.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AntonkkBut isn't 5200 only 200 Watt? My current stereo integrated Mcintosh 6900 sounds like garbage with 802s and it's 200 wt per chanel.
I think Classe is coming out with the Delta series in 5300 which is 5 X 300 wpc.
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Originally posted by AntonkkBut isn't 5200 only 200 Watt? My current stereo integrated Mcintosh 6900 sounds like garbage with 802s and it's 200 wt per chanel.
This statement surprises me. I had an Mac MC205 (200 wpc) running my 802D's for a year. The 802D's sounded quite excellent. Smooth, large soundstage, good bass. So your 6900 should do nicely with the 802D's. Seems to me something else might be an issue. The room, other parts of the system? What is the issue bothering you?
I agree with Ray. The Classe 5200 (or even the MC205 to keep in the MAc family) should work nicely with the 802D's.
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Originally posted by htsteveThis statement surprises me. I had an Mac MC205 (200 wpc) running my 802D's for a year. The 802D's sounded quite excellent. Smooth, large soundstage, good bass. So your 6900 should do nicely with the 802D's. Seems to me something else might be an issue. The room, other parts of the system? What is the issue bothering you?
I agree with Ray. The Classe 5200 (or even the MC205 to keep in the MAc family) should work nicely with the 802D's.
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I've ordered the 802di's and if they should ever arrive, I'll power them with icepower asx250 I believe modules, and if I dont like the sound, I'll get the ca 5300. That should do it.B&W 800 Diamond, B&W805S, B&W DB1, Classe SSP 800, DIY Icepower ASX2 600W monos, Ayre QB9, JPlay.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AntonkkI'm absolutely sure it's the autoformers which are not suited for a difficult impendance. The amp struggles, it suffocates and went into powerguard several times. It doesn't have any punch and all frequanies sound compressed, muddy and harsh. When I connet my MCD301 straight into poweramp inputs bypassing the pre section it actually sounds more dynamic but still very poor. I was a long time follewer of Mac, now I don't believe that it's a good match for B&Ws.
Totally wierd. When I went from MC205 (no autoformers) to the MC252 (250 wpc with the autoformers), I noticed the autoformers had the opposite effect that you describe. They absolutely drive the 802D's. Bass control and soundstage were particularly improved with the autoformers.
The fact it went into powerguard is concerning. Maybe their is something wrong with the 6900. Have you contacted your dealer?
Hope this helps.Last edited by htsteve; 09 September 2010, 18:47 Thursday.- Bottom
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Originally posted by AntonkkI know that the mono's are perfect for 802's yet I'll also have to built a m/ch system based on them so I thougt about getting a multichanel amp first and add the monoblocks later when budget allows. Can any of Classe's multichanel amps do 802's justice?
I wish I could afford three CA-M600 but at $21K I have other prioritiesFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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Originally posted by wettouI have the CA-5200 and it works beautifully, and my wife is often telling me please lower the volume :B
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Originally posted by htsteveAlmost, it goes to 370 wpc.
I would just get the mono blocs Delta 600M and then you won't have to worry, please let me know if you do I would love to hear them :WFarming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."Dwight D. Eisenhower- Bottom
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I'm driving 3 x 802D frontend with a Krell Evo 403e and I am very satisfied with this. I am unable to give any comparative information due to lack of experience specifically in the realm of other amps (other than Krell KAV) driving my frontend. It is difficult to do, I know ... but I would always recommend that one tries to audition and compare before buying. Having said this, I didn't do this when I bought the EVO 403e.
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