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KEF Reference 5 vs. B&W 802 D3 speakers - which one better? your knowledges & opinions

I'm considering buying KEF Reference 5 or B&W 802 D3 speakers. I currently have McIntosh MC2152 power amp and C70 for preamp. Which one of these set of speakers will give me the best sounds. Please share and enlightened me as much as possible.  No recommendation for other speakers.  Tell me which one is better sounding.  Much appreciated.
kentrent
kentrent OP
71 posts
 
@d2girls i have tried it with the MA9000 and its sounds very crystal clear and details.  Very responsive too.  However, with solid state the bass is harder than tubes.  I love the tube sounds, even though it’s lesser detail than solid stare but the sound lot warmer and bass is deep and soft.  

kentrent OP
71 posts
 
@fast 

sounds like you have it optimally set up.  When i have money, i will try to swap out the mc2152 because this tube amp is a little weak for this speakers.  When i play heavy bass song and crank up the volumes the amp clips and shut down.  My amp is 150 watts.  I need a more powerful amp.  
emergingsoul
978 posts
 
Limited nice comments about 802 d3, kinda surprising. Stereo listening is superb with 802s, very articulate.  802 need a solid amp like McIntosh and a tube preamp.  
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