fabrice

Hi eric, The first seller has changed his mind about the NAD C272. Luckily, one month later I found a store that sold his last two NAD C272 half price. They were used in store but are guaranteed for 2 years. That makes a big difference using two amps. Mids are very clear, especially the voices. It seems that the singer(s) are behind the loudspeakers. bass are obviously more powerfull. Only treble seems the same. The problem now is that bad recordings seem worse than ever.

well, what do you mean by "five way" gold binding post? I can't translate. Merry christmas to you and your familly.

Hi eric, I've just found the same amp as yours. It's obviously a second hand amp but it seems fine. I have to go to pick it up next week. I'll tell you how it sounds for me. My previous amp was badly clipping (too low powered 2x45wpc) and I was afraid to damage my drivers.

Yes! It's repared. The common wire (yellow/green) for the midrange and the twetter was cut in the insulation just at the base of the head. But It's my lucky day! There was enough wire lenght in the head to cut it and it has been easy to open the socket to solder. Thank you for your advice!

First, I apologize to write very short posts but I'm french and It's not so easy for me. Well, you were right, the problem is my head-to-body connection. I don't know yet if it's the wire or the socket but there's no doubt It's cut somewhere. The previous owner should have known the problem because the head had been previously unscrewed. Your amp seems to be a nice choice for your b&w. It's the kind of amp I'd like to find (or a rotel rb1070 2x130wpc)

Zonker 92, thank you for your response I will try the method that you recommend to find out the problem. I will also follow with interest your thread relating how to bypass the apoc system. By the way, what is the amp you use with your 802?

Hello, I just bought a pair of b&w802 series 80 and I noticed a problem on one of the speakers. When I turn on my amp at very low level, the midrange driver (and sometimes the tweeter) does not work. As soon as I increase the volume, it starts immediately. I think the problem comes from the crossover with protection circuit apoc (maybe the relay or a cap), but I am not sure. Does anyone had a idea? Thanks Fabrice