2. amps-preamps
  3. 181820-179354

Power Amp Recommendations for B&W 803 Nautilus

I have a pair of B&W 803 Nautilus (250wpc, 90db sensitivity, 8 ohms) and looking for a power amp.  I can buy new or used and budget is flexible around U$3,000, but looking for the biggest bang for my buck.

I've just begun my research and was wondering if anyone has experience/thoughts with the ones I've listed below.  It would also be great to hear of any other recommended amps not on my list.

- Peachtree Audio Gan400

- Odyssey Stratos

- Odyssey Khartago

- PS Audio M700 monoblocks

- Classe CT-2300 (or other used Classe)

- others?

Thanks,  Lou

lmadari
kota1
2,706 posts
 

I really like Parasound and if you are going monoblocks you may want to look at Van Alstine:

 

samac's avatar
samac
499 posts
 

@lmadari

The Rotel RB-1590 is a great amp and bang for your buck (relatively).;-) It would be  fantastic with your B&W

It was a crapload of money for me but I love mine. It works great with my B&Ws. A used one would be in your budget and a new would be close with a bit of a discount from a good dealer. Good luck with your search.

https://rotel.com/product/rb-1590

 

 

Cheers,

Scott

 

audphile1's avatar
audphile1
4,942 posts
 

I had great results with McCormack DNA-225 and Pass X250.5 when I had my N803s. Preamps were ARC LS-16, ARC LS-25 and ARC Ref 1. 

More to discover