Advice needed!

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I'm seriously thinking about buying some Monitor Audio BX2 speakers (What Hi-Fi Award winner 2010) as a replacement for my old Mission 701 pair, but keen to get as much advice as possible before buying and not rushing into a purchase. Would they work with a Marantz CD63SE CD player and Denon PMA-255UK amp? My preferences are for these Monitor speakers, or the B&W 685 pair. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions!

Thanks

 

[Blackdawn]

Dali Lektor 2 is worth trying with the Denon. I think the Lektor 2 is probably one, if not the best budget speaker. I like it anyway. Also worth trying the Tannoy Mercury V1 for less money. The BX2 would work with the Denon but I think it would be better with more power e.g. 50w per channel. Same for the 685.

 

[matthewpiano]

It all depends what kind of sound you want. If you want natural and involving I personally rate the Lektor 2s above both the BX2 and the B&W 685s. I agree entirely with Blackdawn - they are superb. Have a listen though because I'm sure they won't float everybody's boat.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the advice - I did have a look at the Dali Lektor 2s, but noticed from the review that they don't take kindly to being positioned near a wall (the shape of my living room makes this compulsory, unfortunately). However, I'll give them a go, and if I eventually do go for the BX2s, will think about upgrading to a more powerful amp.

Thanks again for your help - much appreciated!