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B&W 804d3 amplifier pairing....(Rotel RB1590?)

I am trying to figure out what amp to pair with my B&W 804d3. I have listened to a few Arcam, Mcintosh, and Rotel amplifiers and preferred the sound of the Rotel with these speakers. I never listened to the rb1590 but enjoyed the smaller Rotels. Overall I like a fairly neutral frequency response, maybe slightly bright and airy. I also generally prefer sound to be as precise/fast/analytical/accurate as possible.

I am also considering the Bryston amps, maybe the Bryston 4b3, but am unsure if the price increase would be justified. Also, not sure if it would sound better given that B&W pairs the Rotel amps with their speakers and the Rotel combinations I have heard sounded really good imo. Also for me, a 2x increase in price would have to have a substantial performance increase. By substantial I mean any normal person would have to easily identify it.

What do you think, RB1590 best choice for me? Should I pursue Bryston or other options?
familiar1985
fransp
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Hi,
just sharing, owning the same speaker for a few years. I have tried Pathos logos (hybrid), Accuphase 460 E, Shanling ps 80 monoblocks, Accuphase for power plus NAD pre. All sounding more than fine. But a month ago i purchased Bryston bp 20 and Bryston 4 b both "used". i have the feeling i have landed, fast, detailed, engaging sound. Its my conclusion the 804 d3 needed more power. Also gained improvement through Isotek aquarius and cardas golden cross speaker cable and a few GIK 4220 acoustic panels. It all matches and sounds very synergistically 
familiar1985 OP
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I would like to thank everyone for their input! I ended up going with the Rotel RB1590. I still have not had enough time with it to form a conclusive opinion but I am very pleased so far! 
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samac
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Great choice, familiar1985. I hope you continue to enjoy the RB-1590. I’ve had it for about two months now and it is excellent. I’m using it with B&W 683 S2s.
I would love to hear it with you 804 D3s.I bet that does sound great.

Cheers,

Scott
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