Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Special 40


I have recently picked up a great pair of Special 40s - unfortunately I am currently powering them with a Marantz sr5014 AV receiver and I am looking to upgrade to a dedicated integrated amp.  I have read quite a bit about it already and have narrowed it down a bit.  My source, for now, will primarily be a Linn Axis I inherited with a new Adikt cartridge.  I may do some streaming as well but it is less important.  I am open to either used or new and leaning towards used so I can get the most bang for my buck.  The list I considering is below:

  • Ayre ex8
  • Moon 340i /i3.3
  • Plinius Hautonga
  • Roksan Blak
  • Belles Aria
Unfortunately I've not been able to listen to any since my local shop is sort of only half open during these times.  I know there's a big price swing but on the use market most of these I can find for under 3k (apart from the Ayre).  I'm very much on a budget but want something I could live with for the long haul.  Any ideas out there - many thanks in advance!!
terracebk21
I have a friend who is running these with a Sugden and says the sound is to die for.  He is listening near field.
SimAudio and Dyn's always go together.  My local dealer has them paired quite frequently.  Seen them demoed together lots of times at shows. Dyn's need quality high current power. 

I like my Belles Aria quite a bit.  Its only 75watts but I think its a stout 75 watts.  It has a silly damping factor too; can’t remember exactly but I do remember seeing it in the owner's manual and being pretty surprised at how high it was.  The Volume control, ie modulation, is great.  I’d describe the Aria’s sound as very open and with great bass definition, weight and control.  It sounds tube like to me at times.

Anyhow, I hope that helps!  Goodluck!