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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The Ayre Acoustic AX-7e integrated amplifier is excellent.  The list price was $3,500 but the unit was recently discontinued so a lower price is possible.  Ayre has the AX-5 Twenty integrated amplifier priced at $12,950 (ouch, over your budget and mine too).   Please see:  

http://www.ayre.com/ax7e.htm

I own the Ayre AX-7e amplifier and recommend you check it out. I asked Ayre if they have any plans for a replacement to the AX-7e and am waiting for a response.  
Coda CSIB is excellent....
A ton of power, but really plays with alot of finesse.
Decware Mystery amp would be great with the Contours 3.4LE.  You would want to contact Steve (http://www.decware.com/newsite/contactsteve.html) with regard to driving the Magnepans.
I have listened to and was impressed with the Decware ZenTorii operating Devore Fidelity speakers.  It's a 25 watt unit, you would want to go with the 40 watt amp/integrated. You may want to read upon this amp, even if your not interested in going with tubes.  It has a very interesting circuit including voltage regulation, also available with cap. and other options.
 http://www.decware.com/newsite/MYSTERY.html