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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!
 
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kdude66
1,200 posts
 
How about something totally different and could be a end game component for you like it was for me.

Lyngdorf tdai-2170.

Best of luck in your search,
Kenny.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Oops didn’t mention that I don’t have Dyn speakers but do have Silverline Bolero Supremes that use all Dyn drivers,outstanding synergy with the 2170.IMO.

Kenny.
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puppyt
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Carmenc - Many thanks!
mikey8811
259 posts
 
I used to have older Krell pre power with the previous generation Contour S3.4.

A little to bright up top for my liking. The current Krell's are better in this regard but do not have the same bass slam.

I would still recommend Pass or Gryphon over Krell.
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twoleftears
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New York Sound and Vision have a demo Hautonga listed on here right now for three and a quarter. 
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