HAD A DENON 3803 AND AMP 3 AS A COMBO. SOUND WAS VERY BRIGHT
HAVE B K REF 50 NOW. VERY GOOD MATCH.
HAVE B K REF 50 NOW. VERY GOOD MATCH.
Proceed HPA3 / Denon 3803 combo question
I understand that the HPA3 is discontinued and I can pick one up new for $2300 (although I understand you can find them for as low as $1200 somewhere). I've yet to audition the Proceed (it's quite a drive from where I live) but have read nothing but great reviews. I'm considering picking one up to power B&W CDM 7NT's w/ a CNT center. This is mainly for music as I'm satisfied with the Denon's movie performance.
Question:
1) Is the Proceed/Denon combo a waste of time as I'm concerned the Denon's pre section may negate any advantages the HPA brings to the sound.
2) How would you characterize the Proceed's sound? Warm? Detailed? etc. Would you consider it a good match for the B&W's?
I mainly listen to jazz, both classical and modern. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
Question:
1) Is the Proceed/Denon combo a waste of time as I'm concerned the Denon's pre section may negate any advantages the HPA brings to the sound.
2) How would you characterize the Proceed's sound? Warm? Detailed? etc. Would you consider it a good match for the B&W's?
I mainly listen to jazz, both classical and modern. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.