Best preamplifier, amplifier for B&W 800 Diamond

Hello , I 'm using an ARC REF 3 preamp , with 2x BAT VK1000 poweramp to drive the B&W 800 , as the BAT is a double amp , I use one amp for the lower , and the other for the mid / high . Ofcourse each amp has his own loudspeakercable .For me its a marrige in heaven , have heard the 800 often with Classe amps , but never was impressed.Front end ARC CD7 (improved, mod ) same as REF 3 , TT Sphinx PJ 6, ET airbearing arm , Te Kaitora cartridge and ARC PH5 ( mod ) pre pre .

I use VTL MB-450 mono blocks on mine & could not be happier. The tubes do a good job of taming the sharpish highs of speakers.

You will want to check out the Spectron Musician III amps which are a very popular choice with the 800 series. That's what I use with my 802d. The joule pre is another popular one. I personally use a Cary SLP03 for my preamp.

Thoress preamplifer THE BEST!!

My brother had a Digital Amp Co. Cherry Plus class D amp in his store for a few months driving 802 Diamonds and the sound was excellent.