The Medusa is a great amp with outstanding detail and 3D imaging/soundstage but I wouldn’t recommend it for the 805s unless you’re willing to do some tube rolling so of the two I’d side with the Krell. With Pass I’d go with their XA series as it’ll likely play nicer with the diamond tweeter. The Plinius SA103 is also a great choice, and it has a hi/low bias switch so despite being fully Class A you can leave it powered on or use it for less critical listening purposes without the amp running so hot. Last recommendation would be the Clayton Audio S100, and if I had the 805s that would be my first choice. Hope this helps and best of luck.
Amps for B&W 805 Diamond: Rogue Audio or Krell, Pass labs, ML, Accuphase
I had 2 choices for my B&W 805 D2 speakers:
- Rogue Audio Medusa
- Krell KSA 100s
Also I was advised for Pass Labs X150, ML 252, Accuphase 530. Could you help to advise which one will be best suited for the speakers. Thx so much.
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