The Confidence 5's require POWER, lots of it. My best results were with VTL MB450 monoblocks. 2nd was a Levinson 336. Smaller amps just can't awaken them. The 5's are a great speaker if set up correctly.
Best Integrated Amp for Confidence 5 speakers
I found a great deal on a pair of Dynaudio Confidence 5 speakers and now I'm looking to match them up with an integrated amp under 5K used. My listening area is 12.5' by 16.25'. I listen to all kinds of music and rarely above medium volume levels. I love the sound of quality tubes but also appreciate the control of solid state. I'd appreciate feedback from Confidence 5 owners or anyone who is familiar with these specific speakers. Thanks.