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Mono Blocks for B&W 801 s3

Mono Blocks to Replace Krell KSA-250.

I am currently driving B&W 801 Series 3 with the Krell KSA-250.

1) I think the 801's deserve a bit more power, and
2) I would like mono blocks to eliminate long speaker cables.

My Krell (that has been recapped) is worth about $2,800 and I could add $2K more, so I'm looking to pay $4-5K.

Suggestions, Comments?
mh_stevens
beewax
173 posts
 
For $5,000. I suggest a pair of used MC501.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
There's a lot of choices, but they all sound different. I had the same speakers and the 802 s3's and found the high frequencies to be very harsh. Do you have that problem?
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mattmiller
1,491 posts
 
I would suggest highly you look at a McIntosh MC352. used (If you can find one) around $3500.00 This is the best sounding SS amp designed by Charlie Randall. It has 350 watts x 2 and will drive those B&W's beautifully. IMO.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Emotiva XPA-1L monoblock - Class A/AB - 250 watts/ch into 8 ohms, 500 watts/ch. into 4 ohms. 5 year warranty, 30 day in-home trial. And, get this - $599 ea.!!!

https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/xpa-1l

Or, you could go to their top of the line XPR-1 for $1699 ea.: Insane power with 1,000 watts into 8 ohms, 1750 watts into 4 ohms - this is a MONSTER amp!

https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/xpr-1

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