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Dynaudio 52se - best integrated amp at low volume?

I made an impulsive purchase of the 52se. I have a small listening room (10x10), I matched it up to an Electrocompaniet EC1-3, and a Cary 303/200(another recent impulsive purchase). The Electro seems a bit anemic. The Dyn's are new, as is the Cary. I don't feel it is open enough, and lacks a good wide soundstage at low volume. I tried my Aragon 8008x3,from my home theater, it drove the Dyns easier with better bass control. Still not with much passion or interest. Some have said that Plinius, and Classe are good matches. The new 9100 is more affordable than the 9200, I am afraid it maybe underpowered again. Any suggestions?? The Classe Cap 151 is another possiblity or Plinius 8200.
I'll re-read the past threads, but low volume is the key.
Maybe asking too much.
Thanks,
Robert
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muzikat
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Hate to say this but Dyns do not love low volume. I have had Contour 1.1 and still have Audience 42. They are great speakers, but like to be turned up to sound their best.
leasingguy
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Agreed
murrmax2002dc58
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Yes I heard the 52se's sounded pretty undynamic and average until you wound the volume up to a level you would'nt want to listen too for hours... good party speakers...
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perkadin
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Sim Audio I5. It's slightly forward nature is a must for dyn's. It will help open up the soundstage. Don't worry, they have plenty of power for the room size, and going by the results from the aragon, power isn't the problem. If you look around you'll find many positive comments about Sim/Dyns going well together. The other choices may be too laid back. But I echo the other comments, you might be expecting too much at low volume for these speakers.
jetsons
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Best is a relative term but based on the following review http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_1/cayin-265ai-integrated-amplifier-3-2004.html , Class A amplification may be the best way to achieve what you're looking for. It appears that the power hungry Dyns benefit substantially from full current availaility at all times regardless of volume setting.

BTW, no need to spend an arm and a leg either.:)

Jet
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