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Integrated Amp For Dynaudio Contour S3.4
Well, I own Dyn C2s, and the store that I bought them from is big on the Krell/Dyn combo. When auditioning, I heard all the new Contour models on the Krell integrated, I think the 400xi?I thought it sounded really good, and with the larger speaker... 
Dynaudio HT - Confidence Series.
I use a C2/Conf center/C1/C1 surround system. I love it. I was going to upgrade to Ev Temps, but decided that my room would not do these spectacular speakers justice -- so I am waiting. I drive them with a Lexicon MC-12B and and ATI 3007.Blake 
Need some pre-amp advice...
In terms of the actual question, thanks for all your answers, guys. I have decided on a Pass X0.2, my local dealer made me an offer that I 'could not refuse.'Blake 
Need some pre-amp advice...
Keith -- You have me intrigued. I know that you too are looking for an amp, what are your suggestions?I prefer to buy from a company that does not penalize a used purchase in terms of warranty. What would you suggest for my system? I have heard th... 
Need some pre-amp advice...
Thanks for the advice -- I am leaning toward the Pass pre (X0 or X0.2) just because I love the way the two components sound together (amp and pre). I was wondering, though, has anyone had a chance to audition the X0 vs the X0.2? I know that the po... 
Need some pre-amp advice...
Yes, I have listed to a few of them. Not the Krell or the Levinson piece, as the Lev is too new, and the Krell, my dealer does not stock. I have heard the BAT, but it was hooked up to BAT 150SE, through Eidelon Diamonds, so no real comparison to w... 
Need some pre-amp advice...
Thanks for the feedback -- I was concerned about the Sonic Frontiers, that the manual is none too clear about how the ssp bypass actually works. Could you shed a little light on it for me? I know that they are available pretty regularly. It sure w... 
Krell Stereo vs Mono
OK, so the monos really will make a difference -- then what about between the 350s and the 450s -- there is a huge jump in the retail price, from 12K to 18K. I know that it is a personal decision, but is the 50% premium warranted? It would require... 
Krell Stereo vs Mono
Thanks for the response. I know that monoblocks are supposed to be better, but I am wondering if the improvement is worth the 30-40% less power. I guess I just kind of trust Krell to engineer their stereo amps right, so that crosstalk and whatnot ... 
Dynaudio Confidence C2?
I recently upgraded to the C2s. I previously used the Dyn Special 25s. I am very happy with the sound, what strikes me the most is the top to bottom coherency, no single part of the audible spectrum seems to stand out. They have nice extended high...