Amp & Pre or Integrated for Dynaudio Heritage Special

Hmmm …

(1) Seeking a”sweet top end” has all the hallmarks of looking an upgraded source. What gets fed in is what gets  pushed out. 

(2) PrimaLuna EVO300 hybrid integrated …this is a tube amp that may not be a preferred upstream unit for your inefficient DYNAUDIO speakers at 85dB (2.83V/1m). It seems to me that if you are married to DYNs, then think Solid State with a lot more “grunt” ( BOTH current/amps AND wpc) 

(3) Quality high-end integrated amp vs. separates in the same price strata?  ..,, no step-up in going the latter route.

One of the big Musical Fidelity integrated amps will do the trick. Maybe a M6si. But I have to say that would not be the way I would go. You can only get so much out of a little bookshelf loudspeaker. You really want the power and weight of a good floor stander as your next upgrade. Maybe a loudspeaker that matches your PrimaLuna a little better.  

I have a Luxman 505uxii with Dyn Special 40s (and a REL sub)---great synergy and wonderful sound. Not sure if there's a HUGE difference b/w the S40s and Heritage Specials. Good luck.

I have a Luxman 505uxii with Dyn Special 40s (and a REL sub)---great synergy and wonderful sound. Not sure if there's a HUGE difference b/w the S40s and Heritage Specials. Good luck.

I have seen that Luxman was a good match with HS.  Haven't heard the 40s but they are supposed to have a similar tonality and maybe just a tad less forward than the HS.  Did you get to compare any other amps with your 40s?

One of the big Musical Fidelity integrated amps will do the trick. Maybe a M6si. But I have to say that would not be the way I would go. You can only get so much out of a little bookshelf loudspeaker. You really want the power and weight of a good floor stander as your next upgrade. Maybe a loudspeaker that matches your PrimaLuna a little better.

I’ve had giant floor standers in my room before and love the scale but they couldn’t properly disappear. Probably has a lot to do with room size, etc. The HS really give me more sound than I need and the soundstage is incredible. Haven’t heard the MF gear, but have been tempted to try one of the Nuvista amps.