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Thread: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
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April 11, 2013, 08:31 PM #1
B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
LIVING ROOM:
McIntosh MC601 (2), MC 275 LE (2), C2500, MPC1500, MEN220, MCLK12, Olive 06HD, W4S Sonos, VPI Aries 3, VPI SDS, Shelter 501MKII, Jolida J9 Phono Stage, B&W 802 Diamond, Samsung 60' LED, IPad 3, Harmonic Technology Speaker Cable and IC, Shakti Stones.
MUSIC ROOM:
PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated Amp, Oppo BDP95, JMLAB Micro Utopia BE, Kimber Bifocal XL/Silver Streak, BPT
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April 11, 2013, 08:46 PM #2
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April 11, 2013, 08:49 PM #3
Very nice. I'm curious, do you rotate back and forth between the 275's and 601's depending on mood? Which do you primarily listen to?
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April 11, 2013, 08:52 PM #4
Mike - I do! find myself listening to 275's more...
LIVING ROOM:
McIntosh MC601 (2), MC 275 LE (2), C2500, MPC1500, MEN220, MCLK12, Olive 06HD, W4S Sonos, VPI Aries 3, VPI SDS, Shelter 501MKII, Jolida J9 Phono Stage, B&W 802 Diamond, Samsung 60' LED, IPad 3, Harmonic Technology Speaker Cable and IC, Shakti Stones.
MUSIC ROOM:
PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated Amp, Oppo BDP95, JMLAB Micro Utopia BE, Kimber Bifocal XL/Silver Streak, BPT
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April 11, 2013, 08:54 PM #5LIVING ROOM:
McIntosh MC601 (2), MC 275 LE (2), C2500, MPC1500, MEN220, MCLK12, Olive 06HD, W4S Sonos, VPI Aries 3, VPI SDS, Shelter 501MKII, Jolida J9 Phono Stage, B&W 802 Diamond, Samsung 60' LED, IPad 3, Harmonic Technology Speaker Cable and IC, Shakti Stones.
MUSIC ROOM:
PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated Amp, Oppo BDP95, JMLAB Micro Utopia BE, Kimber Bifocal XL/Silver Streak, BPT
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April 11, 2013, 10:08 PM #6
Dario... How do your new 802's compare to your Dali's?
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April 11, 2013, 10:20 PM #7
Jeff - a definite upgrade across board! Soundstage, detail, clarity, separation, and beauty...
LIVING ROOM:
McIntosh MC601 (2), MC 275 LE (2), C2500, MPC1500, MEN220, MCLK12, Olive 06HD, W4S Sonos, VPI Aries 3, VPI SDS, Shelter 501MKII, Jolida J9 Phono Stage, B&W 802 Diamond, Samsung 60' LED, IPad 3, Harmonic Technology Speaker Cable and IC, Shakti Stones.
MUSIC ROOM:
PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated Amp, Oppo BDP95, JMLAB Micro Utopia BE, Kimber Bifocal XL/Silver Streak, BPT
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April 11, 2013, 10:23 PM #8
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April 11, 2013, 10:49 PM #9
Doug, I used to have a pair of 275 V and I sold it for a pair of 501's. Happy to have the 275's again and I am keeping these for good!
LIVING ROOM:
McIntosh MC601 (2), MC 275 LE (2), C2500, MPC1500, MEN220, MCLK12, Olive 06HD, W4S Sonos, VPI Aries 3, VPI SDS, Shelter 501MKII, Jolida J9 Phono Stage, B&W 802 Diamond, Samsung 60' LED, IPad 3, Harmonic Technology Speaker Cable and IC, Shakti Stones.
MUSIC ROOM:
PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated Amp, Oppo BDP95, JMLAB Micro Utopia BE, Kimber Bifocal XL/Silver Streak, BPT
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April 23, 2013, 04:09 PM #10
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Life without Acoustat is possible BUT senseless.
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May 6, 2013, 08:50 AM #11
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Love your room transformation. Your B&W speakers are gorgeous looking.
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June 1, 2013, 09:35 AM #12
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Beautiful setup, I've heard the 802di a few times, really great speaker !!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
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June 1, 2013, 09:57 AM #13
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Dario,
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your current setup. Just beautiful.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 1, 2013, 10:57 AM #14
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
I had a pair of the latest 802s driven by a Classe 2300 amp. I was a great combo and I miss it. It worked much better in my room than a Mac 402 with a C2300 pre.
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September 19, 2013, 07:47 AM #15
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
I guess the sonical transformation was quite big. The oldies are the 802N or the 802D? Anyhow I have listend to the previous generations over the years because I loved the beauty of the design. However I never really loved them; too nice andlaid back. The 802 Diamonds changed that completely. The dynamics came to B&W and they still have the typical 800 series qualities. I am happy since day 1!
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Of course the Classe is the standard B&W partner amp. And it works well. I have to admit that I also preferred the Classe over the MAc's just for the speed and dynamics. However my Audionet's are defenitely in another league.Hans
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 /alternatively JM Lab Point Source Aria 5 (self modified)/ 2x SVS 3000 SB, Audionet AMP (2x), dCS Bartók used as streamer / DAC / preamp, Pro-Ject RPM 9 with Speedbox S and Orthofon MC Vivo Blue, KEF LS50 Nocturne / Sunfire Atmos(kitchen). Patio: Bluesound Node 2i and Focal CMS50.
RoonServer on Nucleus.
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September 19, 2013, 07:55 AM #16
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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September 21, 2013, 06:45 AM #17
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Hans
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 /alternatively JM Lab Point Source Aria 5 (self modified)/ 2x SVS 3000 SB, Audionet AMP (2x), dCS Bartók used as streamer / DAC / preamp, Pro-Ject RPM 9 with Speedbox S and Orthofon MC Vivo Blue, KEF LS50 Nocturne / Sunfire Atmos(kitchen). Patio: Bluesound Node 2i and Focal CMS50.
RoonServer on Nucleus.
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September 25, 2013, 06:05 AM #18
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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December 11, 2013, 01:19 PM #19
Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Wow...beautiful system. Color me jealous.
C
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