Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Special 40


I have recently picked up a great pair of Special 40s - unfortunately I am currently powering them with a Marantz sr5014 AV receiver and I am looking to upgrade to a dedicated integrated amp.  I have read quite a bit about it already and have narrowed it down a bit.  My source, for now, will primarily be a Linn Axis I inherited with a new Adikt cartridge.  I may do some streaming as well but it is less important.  I am open to either used or new and leaning towards used so I can get the most bang for my buck.  The list I considering is below:

  • Ayre ex8
  • Moon 340i /i3.3
  • Plinius Hautonga
  • Roksan Blak
  • Belles Aria
Unfortunately I've not been able to listen to any since my local shop is sort of only half open during these times.  I know there's a big price swing but on the use market most of these I can find for under 3k (apart from the Ayre).  I'm very much on a budget but want something I could live with for the long haul.  Any ideas out there - many thanks in advance!!
terracebk21
These dave and troy dudes are shamekess shills. OP sats budget is $3k. These tools 
Move into selling mode at 6000. foook off

IDrive special 40s with an area signature and it is outstanding truly
Hi @terracebk21 I just saw this thread today and was wondering what you decided on for your integrated? I have Special 40s and drive them with a Luxman 505UXII and they sound awesome. I hope you're happy with whatever you decided to get. 
Hi bluorion,

I decided to hold off until I could get a worthy integrated - can't swing the likes of a Luxman currently - even used!  I'm just doing some minor tweaks to get the best out of what I have for a couple of years (phono pre-amp, stands, etc.).  Thanks for the advise on the Luxman!
The Hegel H390 is out of the $$ range, but is a great int. Look at the H190. Gives you what you want, in the budget. Excellent Int for the $$$.