Contour 30s with Simaudio 600i

VGRUB,
glad you are moving forward, the 600i sounds like a great fit.
I will just add my 2c and dont want you to have any buyers remorse.
I have the prior Generation Dyns: Contour S3.4s.
We know the Dyns in particular like and need high power to sound best.
But when a person wants to listen to good music at low volumes, it is more difficult to get the right sound IMO, especially micro and macro dynamics.

IMO, you will get more agreeable sound at low volumes when using an amp with more power than the 600i. Dont get me wrong, Sim products are wonderful, and I have owned their amps, they offer strong clean amperage. But in general ..... ironically, it tends to cost more to have great sound at low volumes than mid to high volumes b/c more power is needed.

An analogy would be all the PSUs out there for DACs, preAmps, streamers, phono amps, etc. the PSUs provide cleaner power and bolster the power/amperage, give more clean sound and better micro and macro dynamics. e.g if the 600i doesn’t "do it for you" at low volumes, consider the next step up in amperage from Sim.
best

Hey vgrubb-

Rest easy. Those will pair nicely. My music listening setup is Dynaudio Contour 30's (Grey Oak Gloss) with the Simaudio Moon 600i v2 and Linn source components. The Contour 30's and Simaudio 600i v2 are excellent companions!

I had the same concern as you while I was shopping for an amp upgrade recently. I favor Dynaudio sound and wanted an integrated to consolidate space/cables. The 600i v2 has all the clean, detailed power you need for the Contour 30's at low/medium volumes (35-50) as well as complete immersion volumes (70+). 

I've really enjoyed the Contour 30s at all levels I've listened to them. I really have a feeling the 600i will work fine with them. I just wanted to hear others' thoughts before I moved forward. I don't listen loud anymore, but there isn't much worse than turning it up and running out of power. Thanks to everyone who has commented.

Dynaudio's need power to really open up and sound right, at low volumes there are many other speakers to consider. If you dont like playing loud (35w) to really loud (200w+) then having the Dyns is a waste imo.


Matt M

I have heard the 600i and it is awesome with Dynaudio. I'm not sure why I haven't bought one myself.

Thanks for the response. Yes, the v2 is out.

I would cheerfully drive the Contour 60s with a 600i.  BTW, there's either a v.2 of the integrated coming shortly or perhaps it's out.