Although I don't own either the speakers nor the amp I can advise that when I did hear the 802N coupled to a Sim Audio W-5 I was very impressed. Preamp was the Sim P-5 just FYI.
I found there was plenty of good tight bass and the mids/highs were smooth but detailed. While I have always found the B&W line-up somewhat lean in nature the Sim gear seemed to bring a sense of warmth to the 802N. But hey, it was my ears and not my system.
I found there was plenty of good tight bass and the mids/highs were smooth but detailed. While I have always found the B&W line-up somewhat lean in nature the Sim gear seemed to bring a sense of warmth to the 802N. But hey, it was my ears and not my system.