That's an amazing transformation!! I'm still seeking approvals from the Mrs. for a new rack many attempts to bribe her, but she hasn't budge yet
Mike - I do! find myself listening to 275's more...
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!
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.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.
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.
How are the Revel's? I've never had the opportunity to listen. From the description the tonality is closer to Focal right? Are they difficult to drive?My Classe' amps are very good and very fast, but, when paired with the D3,the Dagostinos were better. When paired with my Revel's, they are a great match !
How are the Revel's? I've never had the opportunity to listen. From the description the tonality is closer to Focal right? Are they difficult to drive?