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so you prefer the amp500 for your B&Ws? the amp is reasonably priced in audiophile terms and i am looking for a new amp to drive 805Ss. i like the B&W timbre. it has an englishness! i'm looking for a neutral amp with plenty of power hence my questions. i enjoy mixing on my monitors albeit for personal enjoyment. i probably dwell too much on the musical experience rather than work-flow. plus i haven't felt the need to change them in ten years. just the amp for something more powerful.
I definitely prefer the Amp500 on my 801.
I had the 805S for a while and did some testing, ended up keeping the 801 as they led me to the exact same result but with a more complete experience - the 805S are way to scooped in the mids for me.
IMPORTANT: I recently tested a Classe amp on my 801...well it's a different class! I couldn't recognize my 801 anymore, they sounded incredible! So in case I decide to keep I will certainly look for a Classe amp.