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Amp for Special 40's

Hey folks!
Need help choosing an amp for Dynaudio Special 40's, budget is ~$1700 max.

1) Denon 1600NE Integrated amp

2) Schiit Freya Pre-amp + Vidar power amp

Or should I try to find something better in the used market? 
My room is pretty small so don't need a lot of volume.
Thanks.
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kcpellethead
137 posts
 
@rafaelg - Forgot to mention that I bought the amp used here on Audiogon for $2,100, so it’s not that far out of budget. 
chorus
976 posts
 
Another consideration. Watch Danny's You Tube video-GR Research. He just did a look see into that speaker. He has thoughts. 
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rafaelg OP
3 posts
 
Yes, I've seen that video and to be honest I don't trust this guy. He's pretty much a salesman who tries to sell his product, and I don't think he knows more about making good sounding speakers than a company like Dynaudio.
ianrmack
227 posts
 
Belles Aria is a fantastic match with S40s and is $2300 new and used around $1500 if you can find one.

I used a Belles Soloist 1 with my S40s and now use an Aria Signature. Stunning. 
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