Best Amplification for B&W 802D

If you want the best sound on a limited budget, go 2-channel for both audio and video. Less channels=less cost to do well and keep it that way.

Downside is you loose all those cool surround effects in movies if those matter.

I retain a 2 channel only A/V system for very modest cost that has top notch sound. Surround has never swayed me.

You do need a very good and beefy matching amp for those speakers.

Or, if you use a sub, you can probably get by with a less beefy amp power-wise if set up properly. Many recommend using a sub even with really good full range speakers for A/V systems. I use one with a pair of good monitors and a powered sub currently. You can get by with a lower power amp this way. It still needs to be a good amp though. Classe amps are a very good recommendation. Anthems are good as well from what I read and hear.

Take a look at a Rotel's RMB 1095, or the RB 1090 to add to your Denon, to name a couple of choices to look at.

Its very difficult situation, indeed. I am afraid that buying multichannel amplifier not at the level of your 802D will be waste of your money only.

I own 802D but I never use surround system for the reasons somebody else stated (sonically better invest the given budget into the 2-channel then 5-channel)

If you can sell your central and rear speakers and your current amplifier then for this money "plus" look for used Classe, McIntosh, Spectron (I have it), BAT, Plinius.

Best Of Luck!

Oh, it's easy! Get a Wyred 4 Sound Multi Channel amp.
No heat, lots of power to drive all speakers and great sound all in your budget.

I agree with Koestner. For your budget the W4S amp will be an excellent choice. I use an ST500 with my N802's and it has plenty of bass with excellent control, and it is not at all bright with the N802.