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April 11, 2013, 08:31 PM #1Member
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B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
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April 11, 2013, 08:46 PM #2Senior Member
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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
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Dewey,
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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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Mike - I do! find myself listening to 275's more...
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April 11, 2013, 08:54 PM #5Member
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Amazing, I am still using the same rack! Salamander is not bad at all but there gorgeous racks out there... Originally Posted by Dewster
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 yetLIVING 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.
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April 11, 2013, 10:08 PM #6Senior Member
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Dario... How do your new 802's compare to your Dali's?
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Jeff - a definite upgrade across board! Soundstage, detail, clarity, separation, and beauty...
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Here I thought you were bi-amping the 802's. Man, I love the 275's...tube love. Originally Posted by Dcanlas
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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!
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Welcome.jpg - - - Dcanlas Originally Posted by Dcanlas
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Amp = Chord CPM-2600
Source = Chord One
Speakers = Acoustat 1+1s highly modified
Life without Acoustat is possible BUT senseless.
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Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Love your room transformation. Your B&W speakers are gorgeous looking.
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Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
Beautiful setup, I've heard the 802di a few times, really great speaker !!
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June 1, 2013, 09:57 AM #13Super Moderator
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Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
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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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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! Originally Posted by Dcanlas
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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. Originally Posted by BruceLet
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Re: B&W 802 THEN and NOW!
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 ! Originally Posted by Glareskin
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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? Originally Posted by MDP
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I think they are one of the best speakers available. The Salon's have a much better tweeter than Focal in my opinion. They do love current !! Originally Posted by Glareskin
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December 11, 2013, 01:19 PM #19Senior Member
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Wow...beautiful system. Color me jealous.
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