I've heard the original C1's sound great with Gamut monoblock amplification. The older version, which might be within your cost estimate. TAS did a review on the stereo version of the Gamut amp, and I heard the monoblocks in the reviewers listening room. Outstanding.
Amplifier for Dynaudio Confidence C1
Hi,
I am new to this forum as participant, but have been following many threads here over the past months an hope to benefit a bit from the plenty of experience available in this forum.
I recently bought a Dynaudio confidence C1 Mk2 and am now on the search for a well matching amplifier in the price range of up to about 4.000€(probably around 5.000$ US) for a new, demoed or young used model.
I had the chance to try 3 amps in my system so far, but am not fully happy with any of them. The three tested amps are:
Gryphon Attila:
Very refined, many details, though never shrill or fatiguing; not very deep, but very punchy and quick bass; Superbly fine, natural and fluent voices, quick and dynamic; BUT: With classic orchestra and even more so with Rock Music it lacked some body and substance, sounded a bit thin and focused on the middle and high tones.
Symphonic Line RG10 MK IV:
Much more powerful, substantial tone, but lacking much of the resolution and subtlety of the Attila; deep and full, but not very quick and precise bass; better than the Attila for Rock Music, but clearly outperformed by it in Classical or Jazz recordings
MBL 7008:
Impressive on the first listening, with a good tonal balance and tight, rather full bass, but for my personal taste it became very annoying for longer listening, too much forward tone; also not very detailed and mediocre imaging
What alternatives could you recommend for these small, but quite demanding loudspeakers? Is there any amp you could recommend in the indicated price range that combines the finesse, high resolution and dynamics of a Gryphon Attila with a somewhat fuller-bodied presentation particularly in the lower tones? I currently have the Hegel 200,the Leema Tucana II, the Electrocompaniet 5 MK2,the Plinius 9200 and the Accustic Arts integrated on my list, but can't audition them all and would be very grateful for yor experiences, particularly from C1 owners. New proposals are als welcome.
Best,
Fritz
I am new to this forum as participant, but have been following many threads here over the past months an hope to benefit a bit from the plenty of experience available in this forum.
I recently bought a Dynaudio confidence C1 Mk2 and am now on the search for a well matching amplifier in the price range of up to about 4.000€(probably around 5.000$ US) for a new, demoed or young used model.
I had the chance to try 3 amps in my system so far, but am not fully happy with any of them. The three tested amps are:
Gryphon Attila:
Very refined, many details, though never shrill or fatiguing; not very deep, but very punchy and quick bass; Superbly fine, natural and fluent voices, quick and dynamic; BUT: With classic orchestra and even more so with Rock Music it lacked some body and substance, sounded a bit thin and focused on the middle and high tones.
Symphonic Line RG10 MK IV:
Much more powerful, substantial tone, but lacking much of the resolution and subtlety of the Attila; deep and full, but not very quick and precise bass; better than the Attila for Rock Music, but clearly outperformed by it in Classical or Jazz recordings
MBL 7008:
Impressive on the first listening, with a good tonal balance and tight, rather full bass, but for my personal taste it became very annoying for longer listening, too much forward tone; also not very detailed and mediocre imaging
What alternatives could you recommend for these small, but quite demanding loudspeakers? Is there any amp you could recommend in the indicated price range that combines the finesse, high resolution and dynamics of a Gryphon Attila with a somewhat fuller-bodied presentation particularly in the lower tones? I currently have the Hegel 200,the Leema Tucana II, the Electrocompaniet 5 MK2,the Plinius 9200 and the Accustic Arts integrated on my list, but can't audition them all and would be very grateful for yor experiences, particularly from C1 owners. New proposals are als welcome.
Best,
Fritz
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