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Integrated amp for my Dynaudio Contour 30s!



Hello all...
have been extensively researching for the final upgrade for my Dynaudio Contour 30s. I tried to push these with my $1k Yamaha S801 Amp, which sounds it has completely missed the bass.
 I have a budget of $3~4K(used price).  I listen to everything from classical to techno.  I am weird like that :)
After reading endlessly, some of the finalists are from #1 choice down:

Anthem STR Integrated(I love the cosmetics, especially high tech display)
Hegel H190(I read numerous great reviews)
Simaudio Moon 600i(Probably out of my range, but reviews are outstanding!)
Simaudio 340i X(200wpc at 4ohm)
Krell Vanguard

Any inputs will be appreciated it!
 
skimrn
mtrot
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Well, it's above your budget, but if you can save up some more, at AXPONA last weekend I heard the Mark Levinson 585 integrated amp with Revel F228Be speakers.  It was such a simple system, compared to most of the systems there, but wow, the sound was incredible.

I've also heard and been interested in the new Anthem STR Integrated, which has great versatility, but after hearing the sound stage and imaging of the 585, I'm holding off so as to do a bit more research and listening.
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puppyt
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Carmenc:

Can you speak more about Plinius with the Contours and Plinius in general? I’ve heard great things. Do you know who sells Plinius in the U.S.? What about service? I’ve had a hard time finding a dealer.

Any thoughts/comments you might have would be appreciated.

Thanks
nutty
2,864 posts
 
The website can direct you to the nearest Plinius Audio Dealer. 

http://www.pliniusaudio.com/

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puppyt
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Thanks for that Nutty. Unfortunately there are no dealers in my state.
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mattmiller
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I have a pair of Dynaudio Contour 3.0's and I drive them with a double balanced push-pull solid state amp with 350wpc. McIntosh a match made in heaven if you want them to sound musical.


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