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Integrated amp and CD player for the new B&W 805S?

I have the new B&W 805S. I'd like to get Integrated amp(or separate amps) which sounds(or sound) good, can drive them successfully and is(or are) matched well with them. I'd like to get CD player which sounds good and is matched well with the new B&W 805S and the integrated amp(or the separate amps), too.

My mostly listening music is symphony, orchestral, concerto and opera. My budget for integrated amp(or separate amps) and CD player is under $5K. Both solid-state amp and tube amp are welcome. Both new and used are welcome.

Thanks.
firebird952222
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mjcmt
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Heard them with Mcintosh and I was so impressed I tried to figure how to afford the change over.

Many, many people think Classe/ B&W combo is perfect.

It makes sense to me seeing how the Mac/B&W combo sounded to me. Both amp manufactures have similar sonic signatures to me.

I'd look into either.
firebird952222 OP
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Thank you all for your replies.
g_clef
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I've also heard the Classe / B&W combo. Was very impressed with the imaging and separation.
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dmoffitt
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I normally wasn't a B&W fan - the I heard the new Classe with the 805s - it just WORKS. I'll still keep my Dynaudios but that integrated amp sounded amazing with that speaker.
jc51373
536 posts
 
VTL 2.5 and ST-85 sounds magical on these speakers.
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