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This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.

I am buying Dynaudio C-1 Platinums and would like an ideal amp. Which would you choose? I prefer solid state. Separates or integrated. If you could recommend a few optimum choices that would be great. Based on my short couple years on here you strike me as very knowledgable on the subject. My dealer wants me on Pass Labs. Incidentally right now I have the Devialet 400 and I’m pretty sure you are not a fan of this type of amp. Any of your wisdom is appreciated. Thanks, Mike

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falconquest
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I always get a kick out of this (and no offense to mapman mind you)

"I would be looking at something like Bel Canto ref600m amps for top notch sound, bang for the buck, manageable size, and low power consumption/electric bills".

So we spend literally thousands upon thousands of dollars on audio equipment and some are focused on saving a few bucks on the electric bill? I don't care how much my electric bill is if I can enjoy my system.
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georgehifi
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 I don't care how much my electric bill is if I can enjoy my system.

Yeah, it's like owning a Ferrari and putting our cheapest ethanol based fuel in it, because it's better for the environment.

CheersGeorge  
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gdhal
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Ball is in your court.

Facts are proven by science, opinion is based on human interaction, consenus, and subjective testing and biases.

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I’ll show you
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Gdhal, there is no such thing as fact in audio when it comes to human ratings as the determiing factor.

Fair enough. I'm neutral (not agreeing or disagreeing).

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bubba12 OP
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I have the Dynaudio C-1 Platinums hooked up to a borrowed Pass Labs XP 12 Preamp and Pass Labs XA 25 amp. it sounds great so far but I might try a bit more power in the amp dept. Any opinions or is everyone content to destroy Audiotroy?

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