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Amp Selection Assistance Needed

I am looking for a ~200 WPC two channel amplifier to upgrade the two channel performance of my HT system. The speakers are B&W N204s, Arcam FMJ 23T CD player, Rotel preamp (2 channel pass-through).

I have been considering McCormack DNA 225/DNA 1, Classe 200/201, Bryston 4BST/SST. While I will perform my own auditioning, I would appreciate your comments on your experiences with, and the merits of the amps mentioned above.

Thanks,

Pete
pete100
audiobugged
525 posts
 
All 3 of your choices will sound grand with your N804's!

(B&W hasn't re-introduced the 200 series in a Nautilus version?)

There are plenty of old threads on Agon asking about N804 & Amp. matching.

Good Luck!
pete100 OP
1 posts
 
Sorry, the speakers are N804s. Must have had a brain cramp.
ceb222
15 posts
 
Pete,
I own 2 McCormack DNA 0.5's that were
modified by Steve McCormack to what he
calls Rev "B". These mods are serious.
I know nothing of the other amps but
it seems to me that if you bought a McCormack
you would have the option of upgrading and
still hang on to your original equipment
and investment.
Before you make a decision I suggest
contacting SMc Audio.
phone 760 732 0352
email SMcAudio@aol.com
Good luck
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