B&W CDM 7SE amplifier question

[ULOSECLOWN]

I recently purchased a pair of CDM 7SE's going to try these as my fronts in a hometheater set up but more importantly these will be used more for two channel listening. I have several amps that i have in my collection.
NAD 208, ACURUS A100, ADCOM GPA 5300, CARVER TFM 15CB, KENWOOD KM205, INTEGRA ADM 2.1
AND A SONACE 260MKII. Which amp would you recommend?

D e s c r i p t i o n Drive units F requency re s p o n s e S e n s i t i v i t y 3-way vented-box system 1 x 25mm alloy dome high-frequency 1 x 165mm paper/Kevlar® cone bass 1 x 165mm woven Kevlar® cone bass/midrange 40Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB on reference axis 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m) Nominal impedance Power handling D i m e n s i o n s F i n i s h e s 8W (min 4W) 30W - 150W into 8 ohm on unclipped programme Height: 950mm Width: 220mm Depth: 290mm Cabinet: Real wood veneers, Red Ash, Black Ash, Cherry

 

[Erik Tracy]

Of your choices, I'd go 'big' with the NAD - the B&Ws respond well to a firm controlling grip with power, imo.

 

[ULOSECLOWN]

Thanks guys for the prompt response currently listening to the NAD 208thx will try the Acurus next.

 

[Erik Tracy]

I have the little brother bookshelf speakers cdm-1se(since new). I tend to agree with the above comments(power/instantaneous current is recommended, not familiar with the amps you mention). Ive had them (120W rms) paired with a Forte Model 3 (200W). Im confident they will handle a good amount more power than they say they will. They will play "insanely" loud and clear given the power/current. They also sounded great with a Luxman M120A, just wont play as loud. This is waaaaay louder than I ever listen, just messin around one day and lucky I didnt blow my speakers. I auditioned the 7se, and the bookshelf nautilus series back when I bought my 1se but didnt have the cash. Nice speakers!

Yup, I have the CDM1-NTs, and they also respond well with "amp"le power. I'm powering mine with the Musical Fidelity A5 (250w/chl) - not that I've ever pushed them to the limit, but the pairing results in great synergy from low levels to 'scare the neighbors'.