Amp at that price that would be excellent (I ran it with my former N804) is a used Ayre V-3; a beefy SS power amp with more power than its rating. As to a hybrid preamp, someone else will hopefully weigh in.
Which amp, preamp would match B&W 803S?
This is probably a loaded question.
I have just acquired a pair of B&W 803S speakers. Am looking for SS amp and maybe a hybrid preamp to run the speakers. Would like amp and preamp to maintain at least my investment so when I change equipment I would not have to lose money.
My budget for the two maxes out at $2000 - a bit of a stretch. Would that be possible? Thanks for any input you might have.