Dynaudio Special 25 vs. Contour 1.3 SE


I'm torn between just getting a pair of Dynaudio Contour 1.3 SE and ponying up to a pair of Special 25s. Are the Special 25s really that much better than the 1.3 SEs? I love the tight control of the 1.3 SEs, however, I haven't had the opportunity to listen to the Special 25s. Whatever I choose, I'll be driving them with an old Krell KSA 100 (class A) through a Meitner Museatex DAC--no preamp. I'm also open to non-Dynaudio suggestions, however, the JM Utopias were a bit warm for my tastes. Thank you!
bgarrett

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OK, let me ask folks for a Dynaudio speaker recommendation for my 12'x 17' room, please. The room will tolerate a bit more bass loading than many people assume. I have been running the Gallo Reference Nucleus 3's and Coincident Super Eclipses.

Listening to the Gallos has taught me that the Super Eclipses (original version) ARE overloading the room some what, and that a monitor or a floor standing speaker with tighter bass (apparently the current Super Eclipse III version corrects this) is a good thing.

Thoughts or recommendations vis-à-vis Dynaudio...and my 12 x 17 room? Amplification is currently 95 watts (triode push/pull) but I am open to suggestions there, too (such as maybe the Musical Fidelity kW500 integrated amp).