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Integrated amp for my Dynaudio Contour 30s!



Hello all...
have been extensively researching for the final upgrade for my Dynaudio Contour 30s. I tried to push these with my $1k Yamaha S801 Amp, which sounds it has completely missed the bass.
 I have a budget of $3~4K(used price).  I listen to everything from classical to techno.  I am weird like that :)
After reading endlessly, some of the finalists are from #1 choice down:

Anthem STR Integrated(I love the cosmetics, especially high tech display)
Hegel H190(I read numerous great reviews)
Simaudio Moon 600i(Probably out of my range, but reviews are outstanding!)
Simaudio 340i X(200wpc at 4ohm)
Krell Vanguard

Any inputs will be appreciated it!
 
skimrn
carmenc
293 posts
 
Don’t forget Plinius.  Great synergy with Dynaudio.  The Hautonga ( one currently for sale here...no relationship ) or an older 9200 if you can find one would work very well.  Good luck and keep us posted.
mikey8811
259 posts
 
Pass & Gryphon have great synergy with Dynaudio too.

Try the INT 250 or Diablo 300 or 250
dep14
333 posts
 
pass labs if you can swing it.
mtrot
804 posts
 
Well, it's above your budget, but if you can save up some more, at AXPONA last weekend I heard the Mark Levinson 585 integrated amp with Revel F228Be speakers.  It was such a simple system, compared to most of the systems there, but wow, the sound was incredible.

I've also heard and been interested in the new Anthem STR Integrated, which has great versatility, but after hearing the sound stage and imaging of the 585, I'm holding off so as to do a bit more research and listening.
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