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Tried Dynaudio Sapphires with Moon 330A + 330p - very disappointing

ok. some of you will kill me for this but I am trying out replacing my old NAD C720 ($200) with some better amp for my Dynaudio sapphires. I just tried out Moon 330A+330P (~C$8000) and went what??? There was certainly a difference but certainly not worth $8000? Utterly disappointed, I am now thinking of going for a decent integrated stereo amp (e.g., NAD 375BEE)?

Am I missing anything here?

(see other post https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/upgrading-receiver-got-a-pair-of-dynaudio-sapphires-nad-c740)
ray_sonya
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pdreher
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Back when I had Dyn C4's I tried Sim W6 monoblocks and, like you, was very disappointed.  I will not own Simaudio again.
missioncoonery
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Simaudio Is not a god match for your Saphires,way too polite IMO and obvoiusly yours as well...Solid State,lots of power is the key.Pass labs,Plinius is a great starter and guessing a finisher,cheers
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oddiofyl
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I agree with jafant, system synergy has everything to do with whether a system sounds great or is a huge disappointment ....

Sometimes putting budget components together can leave you more impressed than pairing expensive gear that you think should sound good together.
jafant
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OP-

I really do not know the brand of electronics that are synergistic w/ Dynaudio.  Keep digging around these forums and you will find some direction to get started.  Happy Listening!
illuminator
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I have a Simaudio 600i ( Evolution series ) integrated driving my Dynaudio C1 speakers and it sounds great!  What source are you using?  It's been said before, you don't drive $16,000.00 speakers with lower quality components.

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