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How do I power my 800D(3)s

Hi folks

I am new to this, but trying to learn fast!

I have long been a fan of Bowers and Wilkins and I am lucky enough to buy a brand new pair of 800D(3)'s.  I have recently built a new house, so now have enough space for this very special purchase, which I plan to make in the next month or so.

I want to run a two channel system in our living room so it's a pretty simple layout.  Can anybody give me some advice, so that I get the best out of the speakers.  Will a Pre-Amp, and an Amp be enough with a Streamer?  Do I need two amps?  

Can you also advise on the best brands to look at.  I see that B&W tends to show the speakers off in thier demo's with Classe?  Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Matt
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mummy
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My system is: sources: McIntosh MCD500 CD player & Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Belt Drive Turntable (Audioclear, made in Germany); Preamp: McIntosh C50; Amp: one pair of Balanced Audio Technology VK-1000; Speakers:B&W 801D (last 801 version with Diamond tweeters and 15' bass driver); cabling: CD to Preamp & Preamp to Amps: two pairs of original NBS Black Label II; true bi-wire speakers cables: two pairs: Transparent Audio ULTRA MM1 & ULTRA MM2; Power Cables: 6 NBS Black Label II ( 4 for BAT VK-1000s, 2 for CD player MCD500 & Preamp C50).
I compared multiple times with the 800D2 system of Magnolia (in BestBuy). Mine performs much supperer in every aspect! Even my VK-1000s are almost 20 years old!

mummy
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Audiophile guys know Magnolia carries McIntosh CD player and Preamp and monoblock McIntosh Amps
mummy
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No body mentioned BAT VK-1000? I have a pair of monoblock VK-1000s drive B&W 801D, they are perfectly marriaged, they sound amazing with deep soundstage!
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