I have Rotel RSX-1056 and RB-1080 with Vandersteen Mocedl 2Ce Signatures and VCC-1 center channel. I was alsays curious about B&W speakers but they were out of my price range and the Vandersteens are just incredible! Their design concepts are phenomenal. But i woudl very much be interested in hearing about anyone else's experience if they have actually compared these two brands of speakers on their own. Thanks guys.
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I had an in-depth private demo at a scandinavian dealer last week. I compared 802D's to 803D's and finally listened to a pair of 804S's just to keep the things in scale. I've lived with a pair of the first generation N804's for 4 years now.
The electronics consisted of a stack of the... -
Hi there.. Finnaly i had a time and chance to compare them my self.. Electronics was McIntosh Preamp (C42 i think), and MC275 and MC501 Amps..
Becouse im a bit busy i'll write just short impressions now, and i'll continue tommorow more detailed if u are interested of course..
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When: Saturday, February 12th – 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Where: Spearit Sound, Northhampton Mass, 1.413.584.9547, Sales Rep: Jack T.
Associated Equipment: B&W 802; B&W 803D; Krell KAV-280p; Krell KAV-2250; Cary CD-306/200
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I was a very happy owner of 803D loudspeakers for over 3 years - so happy in fact that I ended up owning 3 pairs over that time. Long story, but in short the first pair was replaced by B&W after I discovered a relatively minor veneer flaw (huge kudos to B&W support :T ). The second pair I... -
Finish : Rosenut
Reviewer Type : HiFi enthusiast
Previous Speakers Used : Boston Micros II
Price : ~£5000
Location : London, UK
Auditioned : 802D
System : Rotel 1075/1080/1068, Arcam DV88+, Pan TH42PWD5, Pan TH37PWD7, Velodyne DD12
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