Best choice for new Dynaudio Excite X12

Rega Brio-R is excellent pairing.

Hey, Bob, how are you liking the new system? It looks like you put something pretty nice together!

OK I was intrigued with the Music Hall a15.2 but a couple of dealers complained of some returns maybe the result of poor parts/supplies they were getting....One dealer told me I need something powerful like the c375, and another dealer said the X12 needs very little amp power. Go figure!

Just found a great deal on the NAD c356 from Spearit Sound in Northampton, MA...refurb with free shipping and under $700! Highly recommended as they have other refurb deals too...don't be shy about asking for additional discount on the listed prices. Thanks everyone.

I like the sound of NAD but would not buy it for reliability.

I ran Dyn X12s with a Naim Nait 5i and felt that the amp ran out of steam. Have you given any thought to a c375?

Thanks. Amazing the different opinions even from Dynaudio dealerships that also sell NAD: "these speakers need a powerful amp so you really need a step up from the NAD c356 (75 wpc)...And this: " these speakers are quite efficient. And NAD amps have a good amount of power beyond the specs so the c326 (50 wpc) has plenty of power to drive those speakers"! I think I am going with the c356. NAD has a great track record of quality and reliability.....just wish it came preloaded with a phono stage.....thanks all!

I think the simaudio gear sounds pretty good with Dynaudio. I had the contour T2.5 hooked to a simaudio i5.3 and got great sound. I think the dynaudios will give you everything back you put in I didn't have good luck with cheaper integrated amps with any of the dynaudios I've owned. They like a good quality amp.

I heard them sound great with a Wadia 151 PowerDAC at an audio show.