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Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE

Just bought a floor model of these speakers at a good price. I currently have an NAD M3 Dual Mono integrated and would love to hear how I could do better. Any thoughts on what integrated would best pair with these speakers?

One other twist. I also own the Magnepan 1.7's. It would be great if I had an integrated amp that would sound great with both speakers. That may be a tall order and I am mainly concerned about driving the Dynaudios but just thought I would throw it out there.

Many thanks

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thuhaile
105 posts
 
I've found my Dynaudio C4 mk 2 sound best with Ayon Triton 3 integrated. I've tried Pass Labs xa 100.5 and Musical Fidelity Trivista 300 and still prefer the Ayon
xti16
1,525 posts
 
I'm partial to Octave with Dyns and this looks a fair deal. The V80 was the top of the line integrated (replaced by the V80se) and has better transformers than the V40/70/110
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-octave-dynaudio-v-80-mc-intergrated-tube-amp-2016-12-09-ampli...
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digsmithd
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There are some (a couple) hegel 360 on gone now...im tempted to...pop for one...I dont find much love here modwright kwi 200 which i am enjoying with atc scm 19's in a smaller room...modwright does have a warmer presentation than the hegel...but for my needs modwright is plenty good in a 10 by 13 room...

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puppyt OP
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Really appreciate all of the feedback. I am new to this forum and am blown away by how helpful everyone has been. It occurred to me I never indicated what other components I'm using or the types of music I listen to. Not sure it changes any of the recommendations but here goes:

In addition to the NAD M2 Dual Mono Integrated Amp:
Bryston BDA-2 DAC
Bryston BCD-2 CD player
Bryston BDP-2 Digital Player
Rega RP3 Turntable
Sonos Connect
Nordost Flatline Gold speaker cable

My musical tastes are rock, folk/country rock, acoustic, Americana and some R&B.  Jazz, classical and reggae just a little bit.

Thanks again,

Puppyt

cbrehm
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Very fun times Puppyt. I run my Dyns with a Hegel H200 and am very pleased. One other suggestion would be to pick up a pair of Blue Heaven LS to replace your Flatline Gold’s. Not a large expenditure but IMHO, it would be worth the money to pair your new amp with some current cables. Best of luck.
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