haraldo;264444 Wrote: > I reckon it's difficult to discuss such speakers without bringing the > power amplifiers into the loop. Does anybody know which amps the famous > UK studios are using? > I have read that some studios are using very expensive Chord Poweramps, > while I have also heard about Electrocompaniet Nemo. > > The reasoning behind this, from me, is that I reckon it's not possible > to get the full benefit of the larger B&W without "powerhouse" > amplifiers. > > When I auditioned the 802D they were driven by quite expensive / large > Classe poweramps, and they were just not able to make the speakers come > alive. > > If you're auditioning speakers, perhaps you should also bring your own > amplifier, if possible. It's a significant factor in the equation.... > > I bought speakers 15 years ago realizing afterwards that I didn't have > the amplifiers to run them properly, that's not much fun..... > > Some reviewers actually use Large Krell amps (like FPB-600cx) when > reviewing $1500 B&W speakers. No one would use such a setup in the real > world > > An example: the Quattro Wood, will obviously be much easier on the amps > because it's got a powered subwoofer and a passive high-pass filter in > the signal path before the power amplifier. This makes a significant > difference. > > Regards > > -H
Couldn't have said it better myself. Some time ago I bought my Reference 9's and promptly learned a good deal about how good amplifiers compare favorably with welders. I've heard fine examples of B & W's and sadly I've had friends that were unduly proud. The amp was the issue. I would highlight earlier references to Dynaudio. As amp requirements go, they are a handful but with adequate amps (not watts,) they are stunningly broad and accurate. P -- pski ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pski's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15574 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42808 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
