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Amp for Dynaudio Special 25

I'm looking at a long list of upgrades. I just upgraded to Dynaudio Special 25's. So far I'm loving them. My Linn Classik is going to head into the bedroom eventually. I have a medium room 14' x 16' open on one side. I listen to acoustic guitar and jazz mostly. For the source I'm heavily considering teh Ayre C5xe. On the amp side I'm considering Pass 250.5, Sim W-5 maybe W-5LE if i can find one or the Ayre V5xe. Any thoughts on the amp match with the Dynaudios? The preamp will likely be the last upgrade. I'm considering a tube preamp, but that seems to be a neverending search for most. If I go SS for the pre I will likely try to match teh amp. I hope to be finished within a few months.
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I like the Rogue Zeus / Magnum 99 amp combination on my Confidence 3's.
From the thread Goatwuss referenced, I think some of the reports of 'flabby bass' with tube power and Dyn's is more about not enough power than about tubes. They prefer to be driven by arc welders.
I also liked a couple BAT VK75's that I heard with my speakers, but couldn't swing the moola to consider buying the pair and wasn't sure they'd have the amps to make the dyn's happy with blues and rock and roll and a 30'x18' room. For your room and musical tastes, it would be neat if you could audition one vk75, if it has ample juice you might love it.
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