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High End Integrated Choices

I had posted earlier but haven't seen it so here goes again.

Need to make a shortlist of hi-end integrateds to match the following system:

Sony SCD777ES SACD Player, Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref II Interconnects and Satori Speaker cable connected to B&W 805S monitors.

Searching for feedback specifically on BAT V300X SE Integrated withe 6H30 super tube and McIntosh MC2275 Tube Integrated.

Anyone?

Thanks
papi_chulo
szutinglee
91 posts
 
from what i have personally heard

1. Jadis JA30 + B&W Signature 805: emotional, refined, heavenly (i believe any Jadis integrated would produce a similar sound with B&W 805S)

2. Jeff Rowland Concerto + B&W 804S: powerful, clear, detailed, refined, exciting

3. McIntosh MA6500 + B&W Signature 805: easy to listen to, relaxed, enjoyable

hope this helps and best of luck!
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flg2001
543 posts
 
I used N805 with Gryphon Tabu AT amps with great results.

Fernando
tvad
9,467 posts
 

On another note: I am concerned about synergy between the MAC 2275 and the B&W 805S. Is anyone running this combo and is 75watts enough power?
Although it's not an apples to apples comparison, you might consider emailing member "Brianmgrarcom" who was using the MC2275 with B&W 802D loudspeakers, but now has the McIntosh for sale.

Your 805S won't have the same demands on bass of the 802D, of course.
f1a
196 posts
 
You must go tubes with B&W. Best I've heard with my Sig 805s so far has been Audiomat's Opera.

But I'd love to try Einstein's Absolute Tune...
biomimetic
252 posts
 
You will have zero problem driving 805's with the Mac. If you ever have any doubts about amp to speaker, look at the tranformer. If it's heavy, it will work. If it's not, it won't. Usually it's multiply by 3 to compare tube watts and solid state, but I have never heard of any probs with the 2275 driving anything. Ever.
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