Opinions: Martin Logan Renaissance 15a vs. Bowers & Wilkins 800D3


I have a choice between the ML Renaissance 15A used and Bowers & Wilkins 800D3 used, both are in great shape and priced near the same. I did attempt to listen to each under less than ideal conditions.

Which speaker would you pick and why?

 

 

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Neutral electronics, may be even slightly leaning towards warmer side of neutral. I had good experience with Pass Labs and Audio Research with the older 800 series. They’ll need a big amp. Avoid anything bright…components or cables. 

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Another good amp choice would be one of the larger Magnus Audio (out of California) amps. The MA400 makes my 802D's sing nicely.  

I know what I am going to suggest may work is the integrated amp from McIntosh the MA12000 with a tube preamp built in and 350W per two channels. Your thoughts. Would this work well instead of using separates?