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What sort of upgrade from Rega Brio to go with my Dynaudio's X12?

Hi! In your view, what integrated amp would make my X12 sing? I like the Brio but was told and know that my speakers will benefit a lot from a more powerful, newer amp. What would the candidates be?

Rega Elex, Cambridge CXa81, Hegel H95? Nad, Roksan, Yamaha? What else? What kind of power do I need? Any thoughts??

fariatavares
freediver
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CRAP,CRAP,CRAP!DON’T buy into the need more power BS,UNLESS your running in a BIG room OR always listening VERY LOUD!!!
I’ve run Dyn’s for YEARS with lower power tubes & SS amps..Started with Audience 52>Audience 52SE>X14 & now X18’s...BEST ever was pure Class A SS @ 25wpc..Sugden or the new Musical Fidelity Class A will bring out the best of your speakers..

bigkidz
3,392 posts
 

Better sound quality?  Simple send it to be upgraded.  That solves that problem.

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rar1
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Did not mention in my response that I used the Rega Brio (newer, half sized form) for several years and was never enthralled with it.  I chalked it up to the speakers that I was using (Omega single drivers), which tend to do better with tubes.  Swapping in Ascend Acoustics didn't help matters.  I just found the sound to be very flat.  Suggesting it may be the amp, knowing nothing about the Dyns.  

fariatavares OP
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I would try the Elex MK4, for instance, as I like the Brio as a more music than hifi sort of amp.

My budget is 2k max, if you have ideias to suggest.

grislybutter
3,193 posts
 

more music than hifi sort of amp

what does it mean?

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