I have the same speakers and have used them with a variety of amps, and my favorite so far has been Sim Audio. I wouldn't describe the sound as neutral though. It has a slightly forward presentation and a very fast bass decay which makes it seem fast and liquid smooth. It's hard to describe but it sounds awesome. The reason they work so well is dyn's can sound really sleepy with the wrong gear and the sim does a great job opening them up. I'd go with a used sim i3 or i5, both have enough power to bring out the best in your speakers. One note of caution though, I've yet to find an amp that can open them up at lower volume, so make sure the old lady is gone.
Which amp for Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MKII?
I need your help. I invested in a new pair of Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MKII 6 years ago, paid 10% extra for beautiful birdseye maple for $2700. But I stay in an apartment, long story short, unfortunately an old lady moved in shortly after and the speakers went back to the box all 6 years. That's because the Dyns will sound good only at louder volume.
Anyhow, I've moved and it's time to buy the proper amp to go with it. I would love to hear the Plinius's warm house sound, so Plinius 8200 MKII and SA-100 MKIII are high on my list. I am also considering a dark-horse, the Bel Canto eVo2i integrated and Bel Canto eVo4 genII. All these amps go for less than $2k which is at the top end of my budget.
Plinius main advantage is great synergy with Dynaudio. Bel Canto has size advantage (compared to SA-100), runs cool, efficient, great review, plus the eVo2i has a nice preamp built-in with it kinda like the 8200 MKII. But I don't know if anyone have tried driving Dynaudio Contour speakers with Bel Canto. I appreciate your feedback and suggestion, and thanks in advance.
Anyhow, I've moved and it's time to buy the proper amp to go with it. I would love to hear the Plinius's warm house sound, so Plinius 8200 MKII and SA-100 MKIII are high on my list. I am also considering a dark-horse, the Bel Canto eVo2i integrated and Bel Canto eVo4 genII. All these amps go for less than $2k which is at the top end of my budget.
Plinius main advantage is great synergy with Dynaudio. Bel Canto has size advantage (compared to SA-100), runs cool, efficient, great review, plus the eVo2i has a nice preamp built-in with it kinda like the 8200 MKII. But I don't know if anyone have tried driving Dynaudio Contour speakers with Bel Canto. I appreciate your feedback and suggestion, and thanks in advance.