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what to buy? so confused.

My current setup includes, B&W802d's B&wHTM2 center, B&w scsm surround, B&w855 sub. Everything is powered through Rotel RB 1090, 1095, rsp 1068. The Rotel amps just are not fitting in. I am considering krell 600x2,-- 403 400x3 that should be enough power for 5.1 /or krell 350mcx mono, another option is classe 5500 200x5 and classe 2200 200x2. only other option is a proceed hpa2 250x2 and proceed 5 channel. some options will allow for 5 channel while some only allow for 7. im not concerned about 7 channel at this moment, I can add that.
I woulr rather not spend over $10,000. but i cold be off a few hundred. what you some of you choose if this was your system?
crytklmass
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zephyr24069
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I have heard various 800-series B&W's (both 's' and 'd' models) with the Classe 5-channel and 2200 (2-channel) stereo amps you are referring to run with balanced connectors. The amps and speakers sound great together and are tested together from what I have been told by Classe and B&W. They are a very nice match. If you can, also try to hear the CAM-400 mono-blocks which are a large step up. They do pop up on A-gon periodically and would also be an amazing fit for your 802d's if you can stretch your budget. In any case, the 5-channel and 2-channel will not dissappoint you in their frequency response, musicality, imaging, air, mids or treble reproduction. This is also a combination I considered buying at one point based upon what I heard.
maineiac
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Why do you conclude that the amps are the problem? Lots of variables to consider. What is it that you don't like?
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I would look for a Pass Labs 250.5/350.5 (depending on what I can afford) for my 802's and a Pass Labs X-3 or an X-5 for the center and rears. My 350.5 and my X-5 is a perfect match for my 802's and 805's
crytklmass OP
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what about mcintosh amps? ive read articles that say they match together with B&W.
I could buy an mc207 200w x 7 channel
mc205 200w x 5 channel
mc303 3oow x 3
mc205 with monoblocks for 2 channel listening system.
sorry to add so many different options, I located a dealer that has classe and mcintosh in thw same store.

I could even have rotel amps and a compltevio
crytklmass OP
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My dealer also recommended the new Denon AVP-A1HDCI and POA-A1HDCI. Not sure why he would recommend Denon over krell and Classe, maybe less expensive, but I cant see how denon can compare to classe and krell. seems like comparing a chevy with a ferrari. Am I missing something? has Denon done something spectacular to compare with these music giants. I have decided that I may purchase the classe ssp800 for my processor. and the Krell 350mc mono for my fronts with the classe 5 channel to finish things off. but now I can buy both denon amps for 10,000. much less money but am I sacrificing my 2 channel and theater? anyone heard about these denon amps?
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