Integrated Amplifier for B&W 803 D3


Help.  What integrated amplifier and subwoofers do you recommend for B&W 803 D3 speakers?  I like the sound of tubes but this is not a deal breaker.   I'm in the $10,000 range for the amp. and $2k for both subs.  The room is 15 by 25 ceiling is 15.  Thanks!
makfour
Not sure I’d try to drive the 803s with tubes unless you listen at fairly low volume levels. A nice compromise might be a good Class-A integrated. There are some Gryphon Diablos available here now, but I’d probably go for this Vitus SIA-025 that originally retailed for $27,000 and will likely pair very well with your speakers.  Honestly, it’s hard to see going wrong with an amp of this caliber.  

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649766445-vitus-sia-025-mki-integrated-amp/

For subs you can get a pair of excellent SVS SB2000 Pro subs for only $1500, and you have a generous, risk-free trial period to make sure they work well in your system.  Hope this helps, and best of luck. 
You might find the Circle Labs A200 interesting. It's a novel hybrid design (NOS tube pre paired with exceptional quality SS amp) that sounds alive.

Here's a recent review in Positive Feedback: https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/circle-labs-a200-integrated-amplifier-thank-y...

Heads up that I import Circle Labs products into North America.
You want to spend a total of $2k on the subs? So $1000 each? If so the SVS Pro 2000. They come both seal and ported and have a 30 day trial.

But the 803s deserved better subs. Good subs can make a system but bad subs can break it. JL Audio E line is very good budget option but I just can’t recommend them to anyone as mine have broken so many times. Lot of good subs out there to choose and I would wait until you have a bigger budget. 

For amps, I alway like McIntosh with B&W. They make a few right around your price range. The MA12000 is a tube pre with 350 watts of solid state. But $14,000.

 https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA12000