What is the best Amp/pre Amp for B&W 803 diamonds


Hello Agon Mates !

Im very newbie here and trying to start of my journey of sound and music. i recently picked up a pair of B&W 803 Diamonds . I have a budget of 5K to get my pre amp and amp setup done. Want to make sure i power the speakers correctly and get the best sound from them. Need you advice on how to go about selecting. i heard the rotel and mchintosh in the bestbuy stores. Loved the Mcintosh . I have never heard the classe but rave review about them .. im confused.. need you help ..
hari1781

Showing 1 response by swampwalker

Contrary to the conventional wisdom, I have heard 802s and the 803Ds sound very very good w a good tube amp. Particularly a push pull EL-34/6CA7 amp, making about 50wpc. You would need one w a very very good power supply but I would not rule tubes out.