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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
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puppyt
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Carmenc - Many thanks!
mikey8811
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I used to have older Krell pre power with the previous generation Contour S3.4.

A little to bright up top for my liking. The current Krell's are better in this regard but do not have the same bass slam.

I would still recommend Pass or Gryphon over Krell.
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twoleftears
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New York Sound and Vision have a demo Hautonga listed on here right now for three and a quarter. 
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jafant
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skimrn
the Anthem STR is excellent, especially, for Jazz, Pop and Rock genres.
Let me know and post here if you demo the Simaudio 600i.

Happy Listening!
skimrn OP
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Moon 600i is out of my range :)
I really was going for Plinius, but has no headphone jack!
Out of many great suggestions, my 3 finalists are:

Anthem STR
Naim Supernait 2
Simaudio 340i

I am surprised that nobody suggested Classe 2200i.

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