B&W 803D or 804D with ML 335


Folks, I am thinking to upgrade my current speakers to B&W 803D or 804D. Can my current amplifier drive them? Is it worth extra $2500 to buy 803D? pls help suggest.

- Source: Mark Levinson 390S
- Power: Mark Levinson 335

room size 5m x 7m
thekopman
Thanks guys for your reply. If I buy 803D/804D, I will go for the new pair.
Mentioning about 802D, I am afraid that it will not end there. If used 802D comes around, should I give it a try? ML335, shouldn't be powerful enough for 802D, right?
Listen to all speakers in your price range. To limit yourself to B&W's is to do yourself an injustice. You may very well be looking to do it again in the near future with a B&W product.
B&W's naming leaves a lot of confusion. The new line are not called D's, such as, 803D's, rather they are Diamonds; the previous versions are D's.

I caution about jumping to the 802's (D's or Diamonds) unless you have a lot of room or you will be disappointed.
I think it depends on your room. The 804Ds are wonderful and have a compact footprint relative to the 803D and 802D, but do not have the same competence in the bass or sheer presence. Having said that, I own them and do not find them lacking in that regard (think tight, focussed bass). For my 20 x 35 room I am more than happy and would find their bigger brothers intrusive. Beware entrenched anti-B&W sentiment around here and certain other forums - they're not nearly esoteric/boutique enough for many audiophiles' tastes!