plexo
12-11-2005, 08:52 PM
A few years ago, I Ebayed my Vandersteen 2Ces, packed up, and moved across the US. I am ready to buy a new system and need some advice. My budget is in the $1000 - $2000 range. My priorities are range, fidelity, and no frills, in a modestly sized tower speaker. This is for use in a medium-sized 12ft X 30 ft condo living room. I will use this for music and movies, and I would rather have clean stereo than mediocre surround at my current budget.
My choice so far is the following:
Rotel RA-02 40W Integrated Amplifier $499
B&W DM603 S3 speakers $1000
I was able to demo the B&W speakers, but no store in my area has the amp on demo. I have great confidence in the Rotel brand, and the RA-02 is bare bones which I love.
My questions:
1) B&W suggests 25W – 150W for the 603s. Is the 40W Rotel adequate, or should I go with another one of the higher powered options that Rotel offers?
2) Is line-level output the best option if I would like to add a subwoofer later, and does the Rotel have that capability?
3) If anyone has any other speaker/amp combos, I am all ears.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
My choice so far is the following:
Rotel RA-02 40W Integrated Amplifier $499
B&W DM603 S3 speakers $1000
I was able to demo the B&W speakers, but no store in my area has the amp on demo. I have great confidence in the Rotel brand, and the RA-02 is bare bones which I love.
My questions:
1) B&W suggests 25W – 150W for the 603s. Is the 40W Rotel adequate, or should I go with another one of the higher powered options that Rotel offers?
2) Is line-level output the best option if I would like to add a subwoofer later, and does the Rotel have that capability?
3) If anyone has any other speaker/amp combos, I am all ears.
Any input is greatly appreciated!