What sort of upgrade from Rega Brio to go with my Dynaudio's X12?


Hi! In your view, what integrated amp would make my X12 sing? I like the Brio but was told and know that my speakers will benefit a lot from a more powerful, newer amp. What would the candidates be?

Rega Elex, Cambridge CXa81, Hegel H95? Nad, Roksan, Yamaha? What else? What kind of power do I need? Any thoughts??

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Consider the Heaven 11 Billie integrated amplifier mentioned above.  Not pushing it, just very satisfied with it.

Complete with DAC and phono.  

 

Rich  

Went through a few after the Rega Brio.  First the Croft integrated amp (never warmed up to it) and then the Rogue Sphinx v3 (too noisy).  Also two different sets of speakers, Omega Compact Alnico monitors and GoldenSource BRX monitors.

Not cheap equipment.  Felt very 'meh' about the set-ups.  Some moments of pure pleasure, but not many of those moments.  About a year ago, took a chance on the Heaven 11 Billie integrated.  Mostly based on a Steve Guttenberg  review.  I had also introduced a pair of Zu Audio Omen bookshelf speakers into the mix.  I had the Dirty Weekenders in another system and really liked their performance.

Pretty satisfied with the set-up.  Both vinyl and CDs.  No experience with the Dynaudios, sorry.  

 

Rich 

 

 

 

Did not mention in my response that I used the Rega Brio (newer, half sized form) for several years and was never enthralled with it.  I chalked it up to the speakers that I was using (Omega single drivers), which tend to do better with tubes.  Swapping in Ascend Acoustics didn't help matters.  I just found the sound to be very flat.  Suggesting it may be the amp, knowing nothing about the Dyns.