Thanks ben! I was going to look them up. It seems to me that the amplifier load that these 2 speakers represent are similar with the Rainmaker being slightly more difficult.
I believe the B&W 685s are somewhat easier to drive however not exceptionally so. I have never turned the gain on my 326 past 11 driving them. That is quite loud with my system set up outside on the deck.
Back in 1982 I bought a NAD 3050, the 50wpc version of the infamous 3020. I know 2 people who still have functioning units. 35 years later.
I believe the B&W 685s are somewhat easier to drive however not exceptionally so. I have never turned the gain on my 326 past 11 driving them. That is quite loud with my system set up outside on the deck.
Back in 1982 I bought a NAD 3050, the 50wpc version of the infamous 3020. I know 2 people who still have functioning units. 35 years later.