I have decided for the NAD C320 as the amp, and now am trying to figure out wich speakers to match with it to get the most pleasant sound. I was thinking basically about (these I have easy access to): -PSB Alpha B -Canton Ergo 202 -Tannoy Sensys 1 -B&W DM303 or DM601 S3 -Mordaunt Short 902 I listen to Blues, Jazz and some rock, and prefer a "cozy" sound, but not too much bass.
Thanx very much for any advice, suggestion, thought.
People hereabouts highly praise Ascend Acoustics cbm-170--mostly for their "coziness" and accuracy. (Have also heard terrific things about the Axiom M-2t and M-3t.) I have a pair of the Ascend Acoustics on order, so I will be able to tell you more shortly.
I have an NAD amp and have auditioned the B&W speakers you list. My impression was pretty negative: I found them very artificial sounding in the low end, i.e., giving the impression of bass, rather than the real thing. For someone not terribly concerned with bass (myself included), this could get pretty annoying.