Best choice for new Dynaudio Excite X12


Considering base NAD w/ built in DAC or possibly the Music Hall a15.2 with accompanying $300 DAC. Is it 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other? Additional considerations in the under $1000 range? Thanks for any ideas...
moverbob
I think the simaudio gear sounds pretty good with Dynaudio. I had the contour T2.5 hooked to a simaudio i5.3 and got great sound. I think the dynaudios will give you everything back you put in I didn't have good luck with cheaper integrated amps with any of the dynaudios I've owned. They like a good quality amp.
Thanks. Amazing the different opinions even from Dynaudio dealerships that also sell NAD: "these speakers need a powerful amp so you really need a step up from the NAD c356 (75 wpc)...And this: " these speakers are quite efficient. And NAD amps have a good amount of power beyond the specs so the c326 (50 wpc) has plenty of power to drive those speakers"! I think I am going with the c356. NAD has a great track record of quality and reliability.....just wish it came preloaded with a phono stage.....thanks all!
I ran Dyn X12s with a Naim Nait 5i and felt that the amp ran out of steam. Have you given any thought to a c375?