fmzip
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Post by fmzip on Dec 25, 2016 16:18:54 GMT -5
I'm moving and need to sell my 703's. Purchased some B&W Nautilus 805 to replace them. Should the XPA-1L's be okay with the 805's? Spec's on the 805's say Amplifier requirements: 50W minimum, 120W maximum.
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Post by hemster on Dec 25, 2016 16:25:56 GMT -5
I'm moving and need to sell my 703's. Purchased some B&W Nautilus 805 to replace them. Should the XPA-1L's be okay with the 805's? Spec's on the 805's say Amplifier requirements: 50W minimum, 120W maximum. Yes, XPA-1Ls will make your speakers really sing!
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fmzip
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Post by fmzip on Jan 10, 2017 13:13:39 GMT -5
How do I know how far I can push the 805's though? The max power for them is 125 Watts.
When I am at xx db with the XPA-1L's, how do I know what I am pushing for power? I miss the olden days with the VU Meter Display to get an idea of how hard you are pushing it. Do they still sell power displays?
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Post by leonski on Jan 19, 2017 19:35:38 GMT -5
Listen for signs of distress. Those VU meters of old? Maybe good for 1 impedance only, not a real speaker.
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Post by andyman on Jan 19, 2017 20:50:07 GMT -5
I have B&W Matrix 805s and Bryston amps. The amps green lights turn red when clipping starts so I know it's time to roll it back a bit.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 19, 2017 20:56:34 GMT -5
I have B&W Matrix 805s and Bryston amps. The amps green lights turn red when clipping starts so I know it's time to roll it back a bit. Emotiva Blue lights be Blue!!! Rock On!!
XPR-1 MONOBLOCKS Rule !
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Post by Axis on Jan 19, 2017 21:10:17 GMT -5
I have B&W Matrix 805s and Bryston amps. The amps green lights turn red when clipping starts so I know it's time to roll it back a bit. Emotiva Blue lights be Blue!!! Rock On!!
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Post by restless on Jan 20, 2017 10:44:19 GMT -5
I am running XPA-2 with my B&W 704's, and there is more than enough power for those speakers. Would expect that amp to also power the 805's. Never get more that a few blue lights to lite, even at higher volumes. The 704's also work wonderfully with the XPA-1, but only 1-2 little blue lights on that one. Probably does not get the XPA-1 out of Class A mode.
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fmzip
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Post by fmzip on Jul 25, 2017 19:30:10 GMT -5
Just moved in to our new home. Had to share, sold my 703's just brought in the 804's. I can't wait to power them up! Been wanting a set since they first came out!
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