matching an older nakamichi amp with b&w speakers


I have an older Nakamichi AV8 Amp which I would like to match to some moderately ranged b&w speakers. The amp is rated at 80 watts/channel, and was well received when it debuted as a Home Theatre Amp in the mid 90's. I am currently looking at the newer 602S3, or perhaps finding a nice pair of the older CDM 1nt's

I do about a 50/50 mix of music and movies, I don't have the cash to put together 2 different systems so thats not an option...

Space is a concern, as is costs I would like to keep things under 700$ US. Any insights on matching my amp with speakers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
cary_anderson

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My thoughts are the older B&W Matrix series might be a better match for the Nak. Due to the Matrix series being a little more forgiving.They had a touch warmer more organic sound.