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Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers

Currently using a Vincent SP-331 stereo amp rated at 150/300 w/ch.

Typically listen at peaks around 85 dB, occasionally up to peaks around 95 dB.

Only interested in SS.

Clarity is primary consideration.

Would consider stereo or mono amps.

Will be bi-wiring.

Thanks for any suggestions!

tomcarr
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russ69
3,521 posts
 

Parasound JC1s would be a good match but I'm not sure of current pricing. 

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samac
499 posts
 

I bet the Michi M8 would be excellent with the B&W 803 D3.

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/videos/106-uncategorized/990-rotel-michi-m8-mono-amplifiers

 

Cheers,

Scott

soix
9,656 posts
 

I’d put the AGD Audion and Gran Vivace monoblocks on your list.  An added bonus is they’re upgradable as technology improves, which they’ve already done once. 

tomcarr OP
1,523 posts
 

Thanks so much to all for the suggestions thus far!

I am going to have plenty of homework to do...

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auroravengeance
135 posts
 

I recently heard Aavik I-280 and I was utterly gobsmacked that it was a Class D amp. It sounded like an excellent Class A amp. Crystal clear unveiled sound but still rich and weighty. I imagine the P-280 should be identical in performance. 

The other excellent amp in this price range I've heard is Esoteric S-02.

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