Thanks very much for sharing your information, especially on the Ayre V5x. Ayre V5x is one amp that I would love to own, however it is a bit out of my budget range for now. My optimal budget is < $2000 for an amp. The sound of V5x with Dyn Contour 1.8MKII is one very good information that I have always curious to know, it is just slightly out of my set budget for this amp hunt.
When I demoed the Dyn at a local dealer, I really liked the sound that I have heard especially on guitar and vocal. The bass revealed in the movie Matrix was fast and tight, just the way I love it. However I was not very impressed with one live orchestra demo, just thought the detail was lacking (might be the recording). Till yesterday, I had no idea what amp he used in the demo. Finally I found out yesterday that they carry Lexicon, Russound, Integra and Aragon. I guess I was listening to the Lexicon, which is made by Bryston. I think I will get a used Plinius integrated 8200MKII as my first choice follow by the Bryston 4BST (whichever is available first here at Audiogon). I would love to hear any other 1.8MKII owner of their sucessful story of matching this speaker with other amps.
If there is a good deal on the 1.3SE, I would love to use it for home theater. Then I will need another amp for it, yikes! This will break my bank account pretty quickly. However, I am sure I am not the only one here. :)
Thanks again Dmichael for your response, appreciate it.
Kean
When I demoed the Dyn at a local dealer, I really liked the sound that I have heard especially on guitar and vocal. The bass revealed in the movie Matrix was fast and tight, just the way I love it. However I was not very impressed with one live orchestra demo, just thought the detail was lacking (might be the recording). Till yesterday, I had no idea what amp he used in the demo. Finally I found out yesterday that they carry Lexicon, Russound, Integra and Aragon. I guess I was listening to the Lexicon, which is made by Bryston. I think I will get a used Plinius integrated 8200MKII as my first choice follow by the Bryston 4BST (whichever is available first here at Audiogon). I would love to hear any other 1.8MKII owner of their sucessful story of matching this speaker with other amps.
If there is a good deal on the 1.3SE, I would love to use it for home theater. Then I will need another amp for it, yikes! This will break my bank account pretty quickly. However, I am sure I am not the only one here. :)
Thanks again Dmichael for your response, appreciate it.
Kean