Your current amp is a much better match for your speakers. But if it was my system, I would upgrade speakers first. The 802's are a disaster. Whatever components you match to them will most likely sound very different on new speakers.
Threshold S500/II vs Mark Levinson ML3
I'm looking for advice from anyone that has experience or knowledge with these 2 vintage amps. I currently have the Threshold fed by a Parasound P5 preamp and am using B&W 802 S2 speakers. To me, it sounds great but I've recently been looking for a possible change. I have access to a decently priced, local ML3. The ML is a beast and is capable of driving 2 ohm loads easily.
I'm curious what the differences would be. Also, at some point in the near future I may change speakers, and thought it would be nice to have an amp that is capable of driving anything out there. The ML is all original.
Thanks!
I'm curious what the differences would be. Also, at some point in the near future I may change speakers, and thought it would be nice to have an amp that is capable of driving anything out there. The ML is all original.
Thanks!