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Which amp for B&W 703s

Im upgrading my Musical Fidelity A3.2cr integrated for a 200-250watt power amp. Trying to keep it under $2,000 and therfore in the used market.
Ive reasrched A few amps but am able to hear them as the only high end store in my city in very limited. Looking at the Conrad Johnson 2500a as some reviws have been very good on it and it seems to go well with B&W 800 series speakers havent heard about the 703s with them.
The other amp choice seems to be the Krell 250A. Again some people have great results with the 800s.
I listen to rock and like imaging, dynamics, and volume. I find the MF 3.2 cr to be great in many ways but lacks power and snap.
Source is a Cary 303/200 which would be running direct into the amp.
Kicker is I can get a used krell for $6- to possibly $1,200 less.
Anyone with experience on a similar setup(s), id like to hear your thoughts.
bozzy
bozzy OP
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Thanks for all the feedback
I ended up Buying a Belles 350a. Came down tothat or running apair of Bel Cantos 200.2 in mono or the Odyssey monos. Belles seemed to provide the tight bass and still be warm for those marathon listening sessions. As best I can tell from not being able to hear all of em.
bozzy OP
37 posts
 
For anyone out there looking at gear...I just added a Audible Illusions L-1 pre amp. Sound with the 703s has no high harshness to it when driven loud. Smooth and powerful. Detailed and NO listener fatigue.
estrong
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I own a pair of B&W CDM 9NT's. My amp is a Conrad Johnson MF2250. they sound fantastic together. Since my speakers are a close relation to yours, I think if get the CJ amp, you will love it.
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