Does Mcintosh MC75 drive B&W 802D well?

I have a pair vintage Mcintosh MC-75 mono amp. I have a chance to buy B&W 802D speaker. Not sure they can working well together.

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erikminer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 433 posts 11-10-2011 at 05:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not a good match
rgurney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 279 posts 11-10-2011 at 06:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete B&W 802D sensitivity is 90db. Manufacturer recommended amp power range is 50-500. A 75 watt per channel tube amp will not bring out the best in that speaker.
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 posts 11-10-2011 at 10:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If the speaker posses a relatively flat impedence curve and doesn't drop below 4 ohms then you should be fine. Of course it still depends on room size, type of music and how loud you play it. Chuck
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,112 posts 11-11-2011 at 02:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't think it proves enough juice. The tonal propeties are probably fine...rolled off highs, but those speakers need more power
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