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Dynaudio Heritage + Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe
Bluethinker,   I am driving my Dynaudio Heritage Specials with the Boulder 866 and that integrated is a beast.  The speakers sound quite unbelievable for a small standmout.  They come alive with power and sound great at lower volume.   
upgrade Dynaudio Special 40 to Kef Reference 1
Perkadin, I have the HS speakers and I would recommend the Boulder 866 if that fits into your budget.   The HS really is a incredible speaker with the right amp.  Btw they sound very full at low volumes with the 866.  
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
Great thread!  I turned 70 in December and I have been in this hobby for 50+ years. My current system is not the most expensive that I have put together but it is the most satisfying I have had.  I don't think my hearing is anywhere near what it w... 
Luxman L-590AXII vs Pass Labs INT-60
You can throw the Boulder 866 into the mix.  It has the new sweet musical house sound and it's built like a tank.  
Volti Experience !
Congratulations!  I have been close to pulling the tigger on some of Gregg's speakers.  They are well crafted musical instruments.   
Amp Around 60 lbs Which Sounds Like A Gryphon 300
Boulder 866 is a great musical integrated. Audition one its a beast.  
Choosing new cables
Thanks I will check them out  
Choosing new cables
Bato1965, Thanks for your reply.   For you info the Boulder 866 is a incredibly musical amp.  That's coming from 40+ years as a tube discipline. Yes it does control the Dynaudios very well.  In addition I do have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature on a ... 
Accuphase E5000 vs Gryphon Diablo 300
Boulder 866.  It's crazy good with a top US company to back their products.   
Choosing new cables
Thanks I had never heard of Vogue audio.  
Choosing new cables
Thanks I have never heard of Vogue Audio.   
Choosing new cables
Disc, I do remember reading about the Hijiri PC on the Boulder 866 and I will talk to Colin very soon about different options.   Can you tell me what changes it made to the Boulder 866.   Btw I have been a hard-core tube guy for 40+ years and I c... 
Choosing new cables
Lak, Thanks for your reply.  I do have dedicated lines and very good AC outlets. Yes I know Jade is very good cable and I also realize that  I could be spending alot of $'s  with the possibility of no improvement.   Collin has been on my radar fo... 
Choosing new cables
@lak I really don't know which Jade cables I hav.  It's been so long I simply don't remember.   They did sound really good.  
Choosing new cables
Thanks for the feedback so far.  This will be a slow process one that I want to do right.   Keep them coming.