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Audio note amp driving b&w????

Hi there. I am trying to build a decent audio note based 2 channel system but have to do it slowly over a few years. I need two systems in my house, one for surround sound in one room and for another room strictly music. I've got the surround system completed with b&w 602 s3 for front speakers and a denon reciever. I only have money now for an audio note amp and will have to continue to use the b&w front speakers for a year or two. Would a p3 amp be sufficent to drive these satisfactorily for a year or two as I save up for the E speakers?
shauns
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glory
1,616 posts
 
I have the P3.

Satisfactorily = poor but passing. P3 with B&W 602

Good long range plan. The E with the P3 is a good vision. E's are hard to come by used.

I have a P3 for sale but besides that I am a AN fan and I think you are making a wise desision.

What is your budget for the P3 or do you have it already?
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the audio note will not drive the b&w properly. this isn't exclusive to the b&w, just the nature of amp. it needs an extremely efficent speaker, which really is an entirely different story. what are you using now for power, and what are you looking for in terms of sound character?
stenersr
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I know it will be added expense but think about the Speltz autoformer. I put that on my Audio Note driving Kharma speakers and thought it was beneficial. Just not sure with the autoformer and the extra cables where that puts you from a budget perspective.
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