Denon 5803 in 2-channel stereo

I initially auditioned my B&W CDM1nt's on a Denon 5802...probably not tooo much different than the 5803...At home I use a Bryston B60 integrated amp and in my opinion, it hands down is the better sounding of the two...even with only 60+ wpc...and this is a lower end integrated...the top integrated amps (Levinson/Rowland/YBA/etc) would probably be even much better than the Bryston even though I have not heard them...so I would have to say that my opinion is that no...the 5803 wouldn't come close for 2 channel.

ust my 2c

Ellery

Ellery, there is no such thing as a 5802, perhaps you meant a 3802? If so, the 3802 is approx. a $1K unit while the 5803 is approx. a $4K unit. There is a significant difference in sound quality. I have a 5800, the predecessor to the 5803, in my HT system. While it doesn't sound as good as the Rowland seperates in my main rig, it is highly listenable. You have to pick the right speakers, cables, etc., i.e. get the synergy right, and it performs at about the same level as mid-priced seperates.

It was the 4k unit (3999 actually...and no discount available)...must have been the 5803 or its predecessor as it was about 2 years ago...they also had the 3802 at the store but in a different room...my apologies...got the # mixed up...still think my Bryston sounds better though. but that's just my opinion.

Thanks for some or your inputs, and please no war here. Just opinions.

What I know is that the 5803 is a fairly good amp in 2-channel as well although its main purpose in in HT.

I personally owned the Classe CAP-100 integrated and when I listen to the 5803 I feel that it's comparable (or even better) than my Classe. Again, just my opinion. WHen you benchmark the 5803 with some equivalently priced hifi amps then only you'll notice the difference.

OK happy listening guys!