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Best amps to pair with dynaudio C2

Looking for mono blocks to pair with dyn c2s. Budget 5 to 6k max. Cables = analysis plus big silver oval. My thoughts so far:

Parasound jc1s - used
Odyssey stratos "loaded" new;
Bryston 7b sst2 - used

Would very much appreciate any thoughts on these or other suggestions. I listen mainly to rock, jazz. Love the clarity,, "full information" the dyns provide. The warm, tubey sound puts me to sleep. I like a very tight grip on the base, totally silent ink black background and pure mids and highs that make you grin widely.
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drubin
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I think he was saying that his Dynaudios don't have a warm, tubey sound.
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pdreher
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As a former C2 & C4 owner, I can't recommend Simaudio, even though many have said there is good synergy between the two. I tried a pair of Sim W6 monoblocks for a few days and quickly sold them. For solid state I would be much more inclined to try Pass XA60.5's or McIntosh MC501's... but even more intriguing would be to try some higher powered tube amps (Rogue Zeus, M-180's or VTL 450 sigs).
nutella
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I have had good results with Cary MB500's and Plinius SA100MK III. The space heater from New Zealand is currently driving the C2's. It is the lowest priced amp I have had in five years and I am lovin' it.
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pdreher
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Like Nutella, I too used Plinius with my C2's with good results. I used the SA-102 MKII, which can be had for far less than your budget ($2,500 used).
dangelod OP
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I plan on pairing the C2s with dual JL fathom 110s.

toetapfactor - many people consider bryston 7b sst2 and the JC-1s as "good quality high power SS amp". Look up odyssey - well respected. What all three have in common is the general view of being very strong value for the money. Speaker cable is a preference and I use and like analysis plus. Your response appears the most strange.

I was able to hear C4s driven by JC1s (an also by MC 402s as well as ayre MX-R). JC-1s really impressed.
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