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Nautilus 801's- Cheaper Amplification

Hello all. Would appreciate your help with the following situation. Recently purchased b&w nautilus 801's at a great price but still cleared out much of my budget. Wondering if anyone has any ideas regarding more affordable amplification for these brutes (like 3-5k for 2 used amps with at least 100 watts power ss)
from everything i have read they really do sing better with bi-ampliciation and so i am attempting to go that route.
the speakers are serving a dual role 50% ht and 50 % 2 channel
i have a sf line 1 with upgraded nos tubes
acurus act 3 with abm
rega planet cd player
thanks for your help in advance
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egoss
124 posts
 
You should definitely check out the Audio Van Alstine amps. Gobs of power with detail, and gorgeous bass. Will beat anything 2-3 times their price in pure sonic performance. If you listen with your ears, check out the new OmegaStar amps at:
http://www.avahifi.com/
Any specific questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Happy Listening!
Ed
jim94025
57 posts
 
I know that many people put down carver designed amps, however I have using a sunfire(300 watts/ch)amp to drive my 801 ser.II's with great success. very sweet and dynamic. New 2400, used around 1000.I think that it's worth a try.
Jim
drewfidelity
178 posts
 
I have heard the N801's driven by an Aragon 8008BB with very nice results. The amp seemed to tame the sometimes too forward for my taste tweeter. I would assume that the Bryston amplifier line would be a good choice as well, especially if you prefer a more forward treble. I think that there are some great relatively inexpensive high current amplifiers currently available on Audiogon for under 2000. Good Luck.
avnut
153 posts
 
Without a doubt, look into Balanced Audio Technology.
Start out with one vk500. They sell used for around 3k max.
I own the vk1000 monos and the vk50se. I am still, after 2years with my set-up very happy with my overall sound. The vk500 truly is a sleeper bargain in my opinion. I'm sure there are other great choices also.

www.balanced.com

http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/2896.html
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porschecab
336 posts
 
I would choose one of the two best 5 channel amps in the world, either the California Audio Labs CL-2500 or the Theta Dreadnaught.

Excellent 2 channel and of course aweseom surround!!

Dan
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