Hi,
I have a dilemma....I have been looking to upgrade my speakers (currently System Audio SA1750). Two sets of speakers have appeared that I am interested in. These are a set of B&W CM9s and a set of B&W Matrix 801 Series II speakers. Both are second hand and both are in or around the same price. The 801s date from the mid to late 80s and the CM9s are 2 yearsd old. price is about the same for either. I will be pairing with a Roksan Kandy K2 integrated amp . Am I crazy to consider the 801s on the basi tht they are old (but pristine) and my amp may / may not be suitable to drive ? My musical tastes exclude Jazz and Classical. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a dilemma....I have been looking to upgrade my speakers (currently System Audio SA1750). Two sets of speakers have appeared that I am interested in. These are a set of B&W CM9s and a set of B&W Matrix 801 Series II speakers. Both are second hand and both are in or around the same price. The 801s date from the mid to late 80s and the CM9s are 2 yearsd old. price is about the same for either. I will be pairing with a Roksan Kandy K2 integrated amp . Am I crazy to consider the 801s on the basi tht they are old (but pristine) and my amp may / may not be suitable to drive ? My musical tastes exclude Jazz and Classical. Any help would be appreciated.