Today I got to briefly hear the B&W 800D speakers and the Vienna Acoustics Mahler's I prefered the sound of the VA's over the 800D's. The VA's had a warmer more liquid sound. When I heard the B&W's, I thought that they sounded good but they did not wow me. The store also had a pair of Apogee Duetta's that some one is selling on consignment for $1600. Unfortunately they were still in a crate. I may go back there and audition them and to listen to their Classe Amps.