This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.


I am buying Dynaudio C-1 Platinums and would like an ideal amp. Which would you choose? I prefer solid state. Separates or integrated. If you could recommend a few optimum choices that would be great. Based on my short couple years on here you strike me as very knowledgable on the subject. My dealer wants me on Pass Labs. Incidentally right now I have the Devialet 400 and I’m pretty sure you are not a fan of this type of amp. Any of your wisdom is appreciated. Thanks, Mike

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When I owned  a pair of Dyn C1s (not Platinum) I used a Simaudio i7 integrated. I listened to a T+A integrated at my dealer at the time, from the R series, along with a T+A cd player. To my ears the bass was taut but not as deep as the Dyns were capable of. The Simaudio i7 fed by my Supernova cd player gave better bass and overall presentation; weightier and fuller. The current model, 700i, has more power than the i7.
The C1s are a special speaker for their physical size. Hope you have many hours of delightful listening!
Thank you everyone for a spirited conversation. I follow these forums regularly and enjoy each of you. @keithr What preamp were you using?
   Simaudio 700 is an awesome match with the Dynaudio C1 and I should definitely consider it. 
  @audiotroy seem to get a bad rap on here. They are trying to sell gear but I take their enthusiasm as a love for the product. 
T+A was imported by Quartet marketing about 14 years ago. I have been carrying T+A Products since then. Yes T+A was also imported by Dynaudio for a few years because they showed together for a few years in Munich also.
T+A is brilliant stuff. If you're in Los Angeles, Come by and experience every product they make. Yes including their Mono Blocks too.

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i found audio research pairs nicely with dynaudio (both their solid state and tube products). worth giving klaus at odyssey audio a call too - his amps can beautifully drive any speaker.