Integrated Amp Suggestions for Dynaudio Contour 3.4LE


Just bought a floor model of these speakers at a good price. I currently have an NAD M3 Dual Mono integrated and would love to hear how I could do better. Any thoughts on what integrated would best pair with these speakers?

One other twist. I also own the Magnepan 1.7's. It would be great if I had an integrated amp that would sound great with both speakers. That may be a tall order and I am mainly concerned about driving the Dynaudios but just thought I would throw it out there.

Many thanks

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Congrats on the 3.4s.  Belles Aria or Belles Soloist One!  Belles has great synergy with both Dynaudio and Maggie's.  Some are fond of the Hegel integrateds as well.  Best of luck and keep us posted.

Here are the following amps that have a track record of good synergy with Dynaudio; Naim, Belles, Simaudio, Hegel, Plinius and Octave ( tube ).  Dynaudio need current to come alive and sound their best.  The 3.4le are 86db, 4 ohms and rated up to 270 watts/channel into an 8 ohm load.  So conceivably that would be 540 watts into 4 ohms if your amp doubled down.....indicative of the power they can handle.  Obviously your room size, musical genre tastes, etc will dictate.

Of the above recommendations, the Coda is the best choice imo.  I've never heard it, but it seems to have the power ( watts + current ).  Low power tube amps will not be the best choice.   If you go with a tube integrated look at Octave as they have the current necessary for the Dyns.  The pairing is often used at Audio Shows.  Good luck and take your time.  Do plenty of research and audition as much as you can.  Best......