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
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!
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
I've listened to N804 driven by a dna-2 delux extensively. great match! b&w speakers tend to sound very warm/lush and the mccormacks neutral-lean sound is a great balance. also great soundstage.
Yet another piece of, hopefully good advice. The Belles amplifiers are way, way underpriced for what they provide. The website is not sexy, and the almost two color version of it doesn't help in terms of marketing, but it is enough to know that the amps offer the full of shades of all the musical colors, more than making up for that. HA! Really, they make good music for the money, offering terrific bass, and great bass control. The 150, 150A, I think, and the 350 are all remarkably good buys. These are handwired as I recall, and matched by hand by Mr. Belles himself. If you can get your hands on one to audition(the factory if you have no local dealer, will help you there) with the B&W's that would be a way to start. The(I think someone said this already) B&W's are a little slower sounding in the midbass, but have very good dynamics. The great pitch control that the Belles offers in the bass would help to ameloriate this and really show off your speakers. Plus Dave Belles is a great man to work with, really top notch!
Good luck and listening.
Larry