B&W CM9 S2 with Peachtree or KEF R700 with Hegel

[Lemon]

Hi Colleagues,
I am trying to finalize purchase of my first serious HiFi system. Serious for me at least... ;-)
I am considering two options and even, if heard both I have got a difficulty to decide. You additional comments would be helpfull for me. I am considering:
1. KEF R700 with Hegel H80
2. B&W CM9 S2 with Peachtree 220 + NovaPre (similar price level after some discounts)
B&W seems to be a bit wormer for me and bass seems to be deeper. At the same time I have not much against R700... Hegel presents great sound and is AB class where Peachtree is way stronger (220W) but class D which potentially generates more sound distortion.
Your opinion will be really appreciated as I would like to finalize it ASAP.
Best
L.

 

[gnanasekhar]

Hegel got a great reputation all over the world.

 

[Lemon]

Hi Gnanasekhar,

Thanks for your advice. On the end of the day it was my decision. I had chance to test Kef R700 and Hegel H80 at home. After 3 days I was convinced that this set sounds really great.

Best
Lemon

 

[koushik]

Post a review of your system whenever possible. And few pics are always welcome.

 

[panditji]

Lemonji, please tell us more about your impressions of the Hegel amp...Does it have an inbuilt DAC as well?