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Amp for Dynaudio: Pass Aleph 3 is OK?

My system is Dynaudio Audience 60, Adcom GFP 750 , and NAD 214 power amp. Source is Cal Alpha and Delta combo.

NAD 214 has a power to drive Dynaudio(86dB, 4ohms), but it does not have dynamics and details.
I would like to replace my power to either Pass Labs Aleph 3 or old Krell (KSA 50).

I don't play music loud and listening room is also small, so I don't need a huge amps, but I want all the details and dynamics even at lower volume, and Aleph 3 has good reputation for its clarity. I am not sure if it can drive my Audience enough.

My budget is around $1500, but I can spend more if a couple of hundred dollars improve sound dramatically.

Maybe, I could go with an integrated amps. I tried Bryston B-60, and it was quite impressive for vocal and jazz, but the base was laid back...

Any advice is welcome!

My budget is around $1500, but I can spend more if a couple of hundred dollars improves sound dramatically.

Maybe, I could go with an integrated amps. I tried Bryston B-60, and it was quite impressive for vocal and jazz, but the base was laid back...

Any advice is welcome!
kyongjin

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kyongjin OP
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Thank you!
My room is about 15x20. I just got an reaply from Dynaudio, and they said Aleph 3 could drive my speaker without any problem, but he added, "you can never have too much power".

interesting~~~
kyongjin OP
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Thank you for your all postings!

I did not have any experience with Krell powers, but I auditioned 300i integrated amp with Audience 60.
Please don't mad at me, all Krell 300i owners. In my experience, I don't know why 300i is so expensive ($2500).
Yes, the base was slamming, but that was it. May be I don't like too much kicking base, but I love tight and dynamic base, but Krell's sound was little bit off.
I have heard that Krell's KAV250a and 300i shares the same power, so I expect similar result with KAV250a.
I don't know.............Maybe, just Krell's pre amp in 300i is just not my type. I better try with KAV250a.

The reason why I am considering KSA 50 as a candidate is that so many people say the Krell is the best match with Dynaudio, and it is around my budget.

Anyway, I live in LA, CA, and no dealer has Aleph 3 any more.

By the way, I am pretty impressed with Mr. Nelson Pass. Yesterday, I emailed the similar question to him ,and I got an immediate reply from him. I think he knows what he is doing, and he must be a sincere person.
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