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    B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Hey guys - my friend Sonny wants to know if this would be a good pairing?


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    It's ok but wouldn't sing though. 601's will be more ideal.
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Mike, I love those speakers. Great midrange and great top end…..just a bit loose in the bass. I think two 275s would be outstanding. BTW, I ran mine with a MC452 and then my much preferred Classe CA-2300. I think they would like the more neutral 275s.

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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    I need the vote between mc275 and mc601 for my b&w 802 diamond pls everyone. ..thankss !!!

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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by sonnyv727 View Post
    I need the vote between mc275 and mc601 for my b&w 802 diamond pls everyone. ..thankss !!!
    Sonny I am sorry to say so but BruceLet is right. I heard the 802 Diamonds first with the Classé and that was marvelous. Then a later session with big mc's (I am sorry I forgot the number..) removed the magic. As Bruce said it was way too neutral and unexciting. I chose something better than the Classé but I can underline his statement: don't go for the Mac's....
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by Glareskin View Post
    Sonny I am sorry to say so but BruceLet is right. I heard the 802 Diamonds first with the Classé and that was marvelous. Then a later session with big mc's (I am sorry I forgot the number..) removed the magic. As Bruce said it was way too neutral and unexciting. I chose something better than the Classé but I can underline his statement: don't go for the Mac's....
    I don't think that's what Bruce is saying. He is saying go for the Mac's (275's).
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    The big Bryston's work well with them. Bryston's SST2 series of amps are really good, priced right and work very well with B&W.


    (edit) Ah just saw Mikes second post, I guess 601's, everything I have heard leans towards big SS on the B&W's


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I don't think that's what Bruce is saying. He is saying go for the Mac's (275's).
    Yes…MC275s over solid state Macs.

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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Sonny was over to my place for a listen to the 275's yesterday. I think he liked them.....but remains "ruined by Raidho".

    He has good "price options" for 275's or Bryston 28SST2's.


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by BruceLet View Post
    Yes…MC275s over solid state Macs.
    +1

    Doesn't Joe have a pair for sale?
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I don't think that's what Bruce is saying. He is saying go for the Mac's (275's).
    Right I saw that in the second read. Nevertheless that was my experience. And maybe it does work different on different Mac's.
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Geez,

    I haven't even received them yet. Not for sale Doug.

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    +1

    Doesn't Joe have a pair for sale?
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    I usually associate hi-end B&W Diamond speakers with Classe amps. ...Seems to be the perfect match according to pros.
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Geez,

    I haven't even received them yet. Not for sale Doug.
    Lmao! I knew you ordered new ones but I thought you had others on the way out. My bad!



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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Doug - you're behind the times. You need to follow Joe on Twitter for up to the minute gear swaps.

    Joe and I are going to patent an amplifier LazySusan.


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Truly Mike?

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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    No...just kidding.


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Ha! Every one of my amp stands has wheels.
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Doug - you're behind the times. You need to follow Joe on Twitter for up to the minute gear swaps.

    Joe and I are going to patent an amplifier LazySusan.


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    Lmao! Guess I'll have to activate my Twitter acct again. I like the Lazy Susan idea. You'd sell a bunch here!



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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    LazySusan; I heard that name before...but couldn't locate it.
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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Hey guys - my friend Sonny wants to know if this would be a good pairing?



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    My very first audition was with the MC275 paired with the 802. There was too much in the high end (bright) and bass was wanting . I did not hear it mono'd. It is personal but I do not like too bright. I would imagine the 275s mono'd with the 802 would still be bright but improve bass. I chose the Elipsa to pair with 275 because I lean toward neutral /warm and that worked.


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    Re: B&W 802 Diamond with McIntosh 275's?

    Thank you Bill...I think so ....probably mc601 or classe cam600 gonna be good for 802d ...I agree my b&w 802 diamond too bright right..

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