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Best Amp For Dynaudio Contour 3.3 Speakers

Currently, this is my system:
CONRAD JOHNSON 2500A AMP 240 into 8, 450 into my 4 ohm speakers.
CONRAD JOHNSON 17 PREAMP
CARY 306 CD PLAYER
DYNAUDIO CONTOUR 3.3 SPEAKERS-VERY POWER HUNGRY

I am thinking about the following possibilities so far-Simaudio W-10 Monoblocks, or Conrad Johnson is coming out with a new Premier amp called the SA 350 which will be 350 into 8 and 700 into 4 ohms. I am really interested in what other people who have the Dynaudio 3.3 speakers are using for amps and anyone who has suggestions as to what might be a great match to my speakers.
pettyfeversk
keithr
1,306 posts
 
I wouldn't pair the Dyns with the Sim, per a good dealer friend of mine.

I would look into Plinius, Spectron, and Krell.

The CJ may be too soft for these speakers--
arkio
74 posts
 
Sim would be a fabulous match with the Dyns. I have listened to the W5/W10 with Dyn 3.0 at my local dealer lots of times and these are stunning combinations. Can't go wrong, if you want tremendous power, amazing macro and microdynamics, bass that is very well controlled. The Sim amps are amazing at controling the signal, especially the bass, which can get away from you with the Dyns, especially if not in the best of rooms. I think Simaudio is one of the Canadian main distributor for Dynaudio.

Alternative Audio in Dundas, Ontario carries both Sim and Dyn. They pair the W10 even the monsterous Rock with all sorts of Dyns from 25 specials up to Evidence with jaw dropping sound.

Give them a listen before making any judgements.

http://shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/avtour2002/mtl_stand_simaudio.shtml
doug99
288 posts
 

Pettyfeversk, what dont you like about the Conrad Johnson 2500A. Thats a really good amp with a smooth sound.
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