Thanks Cmo I auditioned the S25 and C1 with the ARC VT100 MKIII and the LS25, very nice sound. I think the care that tube amps require makes me want to consider SS amplification and a tube pre. I will consider auditioning the tube vs. SS with a good tubed pre if I can swing it. i believe teh Arye dealer also carres BAT. After additional reading the Pass X150.5 is more comprable to the Sim and Ayre amps. It looks like Arye is tight on dealer discounts.
Amp for Dynaudio Special 25
I'm looking at a long list of upgrades. I just upgraded to Dynaudio Special 25's. So far I'm loving them. My Linn Classik is going to head into the bedroom eventually. I have a medium room 14' x 16' open on one side. I listen to acoustic guitar and jazz mostly. For the source I'm heavily considering teh Ayre C5xe. On the amp side I'm considering Pass 250.5, Sim W-5 maybe W-5LE if i can find one or the Ayre V5xe. Any thoughts on the amp match with the Dynaudios? The preamp will likely be the last upgrade. I'm considering a tube preamp, but that seems to be a neverending search for most. If I go SS for the pre I will likely try to match teh amp. I hope to be finished within a few months.