I own a reference 200.2 series 2 and the Reference 5 S2 pre-amp. I found them altogether more musical and neutral than the Rotel Gear. Power is tremendous. B&K rates conservatively (225 wpc into a 5-45khz response). I drive a pair of B&W 805s with it and it isn't even working hard. It can handle large current hungry speakers. I find it clear without being clinical, with great imaging, soundstage, and plenty of extension (even through B&W bookshelves). I will be getting 803s/d soon and am planning to use this amp for them as well, with the slight possibilitiy of doubling up. One thing I can say for sure is that B&K is definitely a step up from NAD and Rotel. And I own NAD gear as well. Hope this helps
