Amp for B&W 685 S2

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  • pushtiulk
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 23

    Amp for B&W 685 S2

    Hi guys,

    I'm in the market to buy a pair of B&W 685 S2 to build a stereo setup (listen music, watching movies - i know that for movies is recommended 5.1 systems, but will be ok for the moment with stereo system). The music and movies will be played from my computer (Asus Xonar D2 sound card). At amps I'm thinking Rotel RA-12 or Yamaha A-S500. Witch amp do you recommend?

    Thanks in advance!
    B&W 685 S2
    Rotel RA-12
    Logitec Z-5500 Subwoofer
    Asus Xonar D2/PM
  • madmac
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Aug 2010
    • 3122

    #2
    Well, the folks at "What Hi fi" liked the Yamaha better than the Rotel sonically. However, Rotel has always been perceived as a 'step up' from the Yamaha, Denon's etc. I had a high end Yamaha receiver and switched to Rotel. Right out of the gate, the Rotel blew it away! I couldn't believe the difference to be honest.

    I would seriously consider before buying a 2 channel amp if you EVER want to get into 5.1 or 7.1 surround. You could always save your pennies for a little longer if that is the case.
    Dan Madden :T

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    • pushtiulk
      Junior Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 23

      #3
      Thanks for your answer. I want go to 5.1 in the future, but at this time can't afford a rotel receiver. I could buy an yamaha receiver instead of a rotel stereo amp.


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      B&W 685 S2
      Rotel RA-12
      Logitec Z-5500 Subwoofer
      Asus Xonar D2/PM

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      • madmac
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Aug 2010
        • 3122

        #4
        Originally posted by pushtiulk
        Thanks for your answer. I want go to 5.1 in the future, but at this time can't afford a rotel receiver. I could buy an yamaha receiver instead of a rotel stereo amp.


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        Another thing you could look into would be buying used? I've seen many Rotel products being sold on sites like Craigslist. However, that being said, there's nothing wrong with watching movies in 2ch stereo. I did that for many years happily.
        Dan Madden :T

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        • SoundEngine355
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2008
          • 313

          #5
          Arcam, Cambridge Audio are good with the 600 series


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          • Stoney
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2004
            • 232

            #6
            Have you looked into Emotiva?
            Emotiva UPA-700 Amp
            Emotiva UMC 200 pre/pro
            B&W DM605 S2 Mains
            DM602 S2 Surrounds
            DM601 S2 Rear Surrounds
            CC6 S2 Center.
            ASW 1000 Sub

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            • pushtiulk
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2008
              • 23

              #7
              I found an one year old pair of 685 S2 at a friend and I'll buy from him the speakers. About the amp, I've decided to go with Rotel and I'm between RA-12 or RA-1570. The amp I'll buy new from the local dealer, they told me that RA-12 is very OK for 685 S2, but I can go with RA-1570 also, some more watts are not bad . The RA-1570 has a price double of RA-12.

              @stoney: there is no Emotiva dealer in Romania.
              B&W 685 S2
              Rotel RA-12
              Logitec Z-5500 Subwoofer
              Asus Xonar D2/PM

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              • pushtiulk
                Junior Member
                • Dec 2008
                • 23

                #8
                I've bought today my first B&W speakers - 685 S2 sh, but in perfect condition and Rotel RA-12 brand new from local dealer. The sound is amazing, I still need to buy 1 analog cable from my comp to amp (1 jack - 2 rca). I'm thinking to put the speakers in biwire with the amp. Do you think that I will hear any difference?
                B&W 685 S2
                Rotel RA-12
                Logitec Z-5500 Subwoofer
                Asus Xonar D2/PM

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                • wkhanna
                  Grumpy Old Super Moderator Emeritus
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 5673

                  #9
                  the only way to know for sure is to try it yourself.
                  _


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                  ....just an "ON" switch, Please!

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                  • pushtiulk
                    Junior Member
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 23

                    #10
                    I've done it yesterday, and the only difference is that the speakers are louder.


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                    B&W 685 S2
                    Rotel RA-12
                    Logitec Z-5500 Subwoofer
                    Asus Xonar D2/PM

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