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How do I power my 800D(3)s

Hi folks

I am new to this, but trying to learn fast!

I have long been a fan of Bowers and Wilkins and I am lucky enough to buy a brand new pair of 800D(3)'s.  I have recently built a new house, so now have enough space for this very special purchase, which I plan to make in the next month or so.

I want to run a two channel system in our living room so it's a pretty simple layout.  Can anybody give me some advice, so that I get the best out of the speakers.  Will a Pre-Amp, and an Amp be enough with a Streamer?  Do I need two amps?  

Can you also advise on the best brands to look at.  I see that B&W tends to show the speakers off in thier demo's with Classe?  Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Matt
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audiotroy
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Any suitably well engineered product when setup correctly can sound fantastic. 

The setup and synergy of the system is what needs to be looked at.

The B&W are very fine speakers, and this gentleman needs some good advice.

The store I work at, we are blown away by the T+A electronics from Germany this stuff is unbelievable, I would urge you to find a place to hear the new HV series of electronics, this stuff is remarkable.
joey_v
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Whenever Bo posts, I just scroll right through.  He is delusional as I have the 802d3 and hear none of the junk he spouts.  I have no issues with staging or whatever else he claims is 3D audio.

theres more to audio than just staging too... There's tone, accuracy, and dynamics... None of which the 802d3 and 800d3 lack.


goose
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Matt,

A lot of good suggestions.  I think it's good to get other perspectives and as you mentioned you want a sales person to be unbiased if that's possible.  Another thing I would suggest is take another audio friend with you that you trust (their ears).  I always do this and we compare notes after we listen.  I have listened to the Linn and Classe electronics with the former B&W line.  They were ok but didn't really knock my socks off.  I wouldn't dismiss the integrated route such as the Ayre, Pass Labs, Rowland or as a wild card the Devialet.  If you go the separate route I would suggest keeping the pre amp and amp from the same manufacture to capture the brand synergy.  In the end just trust your ears no matter what anyone says.  You will know it when you hear it. 

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bo1972
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You want the Truth?

I dare B&W to do a shootout between their 800D3 and the Monitor Audio Pl-500?

We will make a review of it. I can garantee you that this will not happen. B&W does not want people to know that their stage is a lot less deep and wide.

What is audio?....as it should be

Audio is all about shootout and what the real properties are. Customers will get a higher level of quality when audio becomes more open and honest.
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