B&W's, B&W's and MORE B&W's, ****.

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited July 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
So, there I was. Minding my own business....and I get a call from an old friend's dad. He's an older gent, fellow gin lover and audiophile. So, he is downsizing and so forth and would I be interested in obtaining his stereo rig. He hasn't listened in years and his children don't want it...etc etc. ME: I'm always interested in gear. It's been years since we talked audio, what exactly are we talking here? FRIEND: Well, I have a two pair of older B&W tower speakers, amp, preamp a sub that never has been used and a pair of B&W bookshelves that have never been connected....I'll get back to you on the model #'s.

So, I'm pretty jazzed. What the rig turned out to be:
B&W Matrix 802s3's, 803s2, DM600
Sunfire amp (300wpc), Sunfire sub, Parasound P/LD 2000 (top of the line in it's day)

Oh, and a pair of MIT Terminator 2 biwire cables....

I'm not even going to mention what the price....suffice it to say that it was a mere love offering.

It's been awhile since I've done any listening but I just got done unloading....and I'm ready to do some gear swapping.

I haven't been this excited about audio in awhile....

BDT

BTW, F1, I already know what you think of the Beemers. Just don't spit on them. Or kick them. ;-)
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited July 2013
    Sweet deal. You lucky dog.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2013
    That's awesome, congrats! Pics or it didn't happen :wink:
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2013
    Me?....from what i have heard, i really like.B&W. I just bought a three channel system and although i paid a fair price, i have no doubt that you did much better...lol. i have owned dm 610i and they are really quite nice. 4 ohm and sealed large bookies that have a true tight bass and sweet mid. The highsare not bad either.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    I've always been a Beemer lover. Just couldn't afford them. Never forget listening to Chris Rea on a pair of N801's driven by Krell gear at a hifi shop in Dallas with Russman. Hooked ever since.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2013
    TroyD wrote: »
    I've always been a Beemer lover. Just couldn't afford them. Never forget listening to Chris Rea on a pair of N801's driven by Krell gear at a hifi shop in Dallas with Russman. Hooked ever since.

    BDT

    There is certainly something about that "Aaaaaaaaaaa"moment. I had that with polk 8ts powered by an adcom gfa 555. After finally getting that combo, i heard a ton more stuff and so the saga.continues. hope.it never ends.....enjoy and enjoy broham!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited July 2013
    That is some interesting gear right there. Im sure your thrilled'to say the least.
    ..
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited July 2013
    I'm happy for you. That said, I will bring my earplugs. :lol:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,428
    edited July 2013
    Priceless, Jesse.

    Congrats on your windfall, Troy--Hope they're every bit as good as you remember. I still thank ya for selling me the Manley!
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    Hope you are enjoying it! It is a great preamp...

    Boston, where in Maine are you? I'm from Wells Beach...my family is all still there...

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2013
    Sweet. I'd wager to think it sounds pretty damn good. What are your thoughts on it so far?
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited July 2013
    I agree with Jesse on B&Ws...haven't met a pair I liked the sound of yet...

    But that being said, that's a pretty danged nice score regardless of my personal feelings about the brand.
    Even if you don't end up liking them, you could flip em for a tidy profit and buy something you did like (Again, being if you didn't like them hehe)
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited July 2013
    TroyD wrote: »
    I've always been a Beemer lover. Just couldn't afford them. Never forget listening to Chris Rea on a pair of N801's driven by Krell gear at a hifi shop in Dallas with Russman. Hooked ever since.

    BDT

    Hillcrest HiFi in Dallas (no longer around)?
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  • TitaniumMan
    TitaniumMan Posts: 93
    edited July 2013
    Sounds like you have some amazing stuff. Congrats!

    Oh, and by the way, this thread is ____ without pictures. Please fill in the blank.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited July 2013
    TroyD wrote: »
    I've always been a Beemer lover. Just couldn't afford them. Never forget listening to Chris Rea on a pair of N801's driven by Krell gear at a hifi shop in Dallas with Russman. Hooked ever since.BDT
    Same here...Always wanted an M3 , and had a serious hard-on for the 1995 540i M-Sport. I ended up getting a 1996 318Ti Sport. As expensive as I thought they were back then they are crazy expensive now. As far as speaker...The 801's powered by Krell was one of the first high dollar system that I listen to back in the day playing my own discs. I was just floored at the time. Then there was the Kef 107's powered by some Denon monoblocks with a Nakamichi Dragon deck playing Dave Brubeck Q "Take Five" and once again I was on the floor...LOL! I find it interesting how many don't like either of these speakers today. I would love to hear both again.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    Hillcrest, I believe that was the place....

    Pretty sure that these have all found a permanent home here.....Seems I am cornering the market on British speakers here between these and the Quads...

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2013
    Congrats Troy, enjoy your new setup!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited July 2013
    Sad that Hillcrest went under (bought up and closed by tweeter).
    I've had a number of Brits through here. The Proacs are going to hanging around for a while.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited July 2013
    Cool find. Im removing a system simular to that sometime later this year. We may upgrade with new Diamonds or CM series.
    B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    Well, work is commencing in putting the beemers in rotation....Dave is going to borrow the Quad 988's and Heathkit monos for awhile, I think!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TSWisla
    TSWisla Posts: 446
    edited July 2013
    Oh crap! I thought it was BBWs... :lol:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    Pics coming soon....(can you post pics from an iphone?)....but im digging them large.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • MAD
    MAD Posts: 105
    edited July 2013
    I always thought the matrix would image very well with that tweeter on top.

    Someone told me that the guy who designed the matrix series was the same guy that designed the technics sb7000...
    don't know if there's any truth to that but they do at least look similar in design.

    Mike
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2013
    Congrats!
    Jake
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    I'm pretty sure that might be a myth....that said, pics forthcoming. The sound is awesome. Life is good.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited July 2013
    I got some B&W DM110's for $10. I did a little research and found out they are definitely entry level B&W's but for $10 why not. However, I am really impressed. They sound damn good. I would love to hear some of the finer B&W's!
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2013
    I'm currently running B&W's - CDM1NTs.

    I know others just hate B&Ws, but I'm digging the sound - imagine taking the sparkle and detail of an RTiA3 and then melding that with the mid-range smoothness and musicality of an LSi7....bingo - CDM1NT.

    Put an integrated amp with some oomph and nut grabbing control on the bottom end...pretty darn good in my book.

    It's all good - enjoy the music!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2013
    Remind me to show you how to work your new stuff when I get down there.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited July 2013
    Looking forward to it!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2013
    It's been a week - where are those pics???:cheesygrin:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited July 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    It's been a week - where are those pics???:cheesygrin:

    +1 Let's see these bad boys!
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