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To much wattage for B & W 805s ??

After hearing the new 805S I'm thinking of purchasing. My problem is that I just bought a Madrigal Proceed HPA-2 (250wpc that doubles to 500wpc).. 0.1% THD) The B&W brochure advises using no more than a 120wpc amp. I rarely, if ever go near 11 o'clock on my volume setting. I have not yet sold my BPA-2 (125wpc) but would of course prefer to use the bigger amp. With all the dynamics in classical music would I have to worry about damaging the speakers. Would it be recommended I use the smaller amp and stay within B&W's guidelines. I would really appreciate your advice. Thank you! (and I apologize if this has been discussed, but I couldn't find it in another thread.)
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valleyplastic
149 posts
 
I pushed my 805 Sig,s with the Mac. 352 amp. 350 per channel and they loved it. It appears that we may listen at about the same level. Never a issue and the sound was effortless.
I agree with Rushton in the greater dynamics and the authority the larger amp will give you. Plus it will be a cleaner sound.
I would enjoy what the larger amp will offer you.
Dave
cmach
193 posts
 

I'm running my Sig 805's with McCormack DNA 500. Its
wonderful. When people say that B&W's love power they
ain't kidding. The more power the better at least
when it comes to B&W's. I think your going to really
enjoy your new amp.

Cmach
fife
50 posts
 
I use a Bryston 6BSST driving Matrix 805s.

My problem? =)

The more power you give your B&W, the more they will sing!
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
My 805s sound nice with 33 watts Class A by Sugden.
I also listened to some powerfull amps from Krell and Mcintosh. Don't think I'm missing anything.

timf
237 posts
 
JeffJarvis-
Hard as it is for me to imagine I believe it. I think B&Ws are more particular about the sort of power they are getting. A lot of power is also relative to its delivery, and I have read that Sugden amps are capable of driving some fairly inefficient speakers. If the Sugden does have any shortcommings how are they evidenced with respect to the B&Ws? Is it okay to ask this? I think it is related to the topic.
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