I just recently traded my B&W 805s for the 804s. I just couldn’t pass on the 804s closeout price. The way my mind works, taking back the 805s and giving the dealer another $1000 seemed a lot easier (cheaper) than spending $2800 in one pop.
The question I have means that I must admit on this forum that I have a Pioneer Elite 56TXi receiver. I’ve been very happy with the Pioneer and don’t intend on replacing it soon. BUT, and this is my question, I’ve been wondering if the 804s would benefit from an upgrade in 2 channel amplification. I’m fine with home theater. I never find myself critical of the audio while watching a video, however, music is an entirely different matter. I’m much more demanding as a music listener, some would say neurotic. Most of my music listening is done in stereo, so what I’ve been considering is using the preouts from the 56TXi to play the 804s through a 200 watt stereo amplifier. I’ve been looking at a used Rotel RB-991 or would consider a new RB-1080. In other words I’d use the 56TXi as a preamp for 2 channel stereo. My goal is to get the most musical potential from my 804s. My concern is this, will this setup throw my system out of whack in regards to 5.1 theater listening, or are there any other problems it might create. Thoughts please. Also, any opinions on the on the RB-991 vs RB-1080. I’ve also considered a 3 channel amp to run the fronts and center (RB-993 no current offering).
Regards Herb
The question I have means that I must admit on this forum that I have a Pioneer Elite 56TXi receiver. I’ve been very happy with the Pioneer and don’t intend on replacing it soon. BUT, and this is my question, I’ve been wondering if the 804s would benefit from an upgrade in 2 channel amplification. I’m fine with home theater. I never find myself critical of the audio while watching a video, however, music is an entirely different matter. I’m much more demanding as a music listener, some would say neurotic. Most of my music listening is done in stereo, so what I’ve been considering is using the preouts from the 56TXi to play the 804s through a 200 watt stereo amplifier. I’ve been looking at a used Rotel RB-991 or would consider a new RB-1080. In other words I’d use the 56TXi as a preamp for 2 channel stereo. My goal is to get the most musical potential from my 804s. My concern is this, will this setup throw my system out of whack in regards to 5.1 theater listening, or are there any other problems it might create. Thoughts please. Also, any opinions on the on the RB-991 vs RB-1080. I’ve also considered a 3 channel amp to run the fronts and center (RB-993 no current offering).
Regards Herb
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