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Home Theater Receiver recommendations for B&W 803S?

Hi!  I'm on the hunt for a new receiver, since I recently upgraded my main speakers, and I'd like to have one that also passes 4K signal.  

My current setup:

Denon AVR-4308CI
Left & Right: B&W 803S
Center: B&W HTM2
Surrounds B&W 301
Sub: Energy 8"

I recently upgraded to the 803S's on the left/right; replacing my original Nautilus 805's.  Now I need to upgrade the rest of the system!

I think the first step is the receiver, especially since I'd like to be able to pass 4K to my projector.   Then will likely upgrade the sub (Am considering the Monoprice Monolith, 10" or 12"...). And I'm also on the hunt for a HTM3S, to better match the 803S's. 

I'd love to know what Receiver recommendations folks have that will pair nicely with these speakers.  Ideally under ~$2K  - and I really don't care much about other bells & whistles (multi zone, bluetooth, wifi, whatever). I'd rather the money go into the best possible D/A, amplifiers, etc... and leave other tech gadgetry to other boxes.

Appreciate any/all input! Thanks!  :)






awilder
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Oh crud, I meant to say "Audio Advisor".  Sorry, Pangea is only available from Audio Advisor.  I think they are their dedicated reseller.  If you are looking at the AC9 model, there are two:
---AC 9 MKII - $174 for 2 meter.
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AC 9SE MKII - $249 for 2 meter.  It's more expensive, but uses more "Cardas" conductors and better copper.
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And your Rotel amplifier should be plugged directly into a wall outlet (not through any power strip or power conditioner).
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maritime51
1,288 posts
 
Why directly into the wall?
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Generally, you want as much current to the amp as possible.  While not all power conditioners will restrict current, some do.  The large transformer and power supply in the amp is usually very good at isolating noise from the A/C.  While preamp/source components are more sensitive to noise and characteristics from the A/C.
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bwguy
228 posts
 
What XLR cables do you guys like with the Classé Delta amp and the Sigma  processor without breaking the bank?  I am bi amping with 2 separate amps so I would need 4 cables and 2 Y connectors for my mains.  My dealer likes Audioquest water but the price adds up quick.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
I like Audioquest cables because they are one of the only cables that is truly solid-core.  Kimber interconnect cables are not bad either.   Wire World is also an excellent cable (not quite solid core, but close because the individual conductor wires are arranged in a row instead of a bundle).
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For Y connectors, Audio Sensiblity is the best one I have seen.  But they are all pretty poor quality.  Your best bet is to get sombody to take a set of Audioquest or Kimber XLR interconnects and desolder the ends.  then combine two cables and solder both cables into one XLR connector.
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