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Best Match for Dynaudio Contour S3.4?

Amp Budget $2400. Peachtree Nova Preamp/DAC, Ocos II speaker cables, and a short list of amps as follows; Odyssey Stratos Mono Extremes, Spectron Musician III MkII Se, Plinius P8 (modified), Mark Levinson 331.

I loved the sound of the Plinius 9200 paired with the Dyns, but I was not using the preamp section so I sold it. Might be regretting this... But now I am seeing if I can do the same or better for under $2400.

Who has some experience with any of these combinations that could opine here about their preferences and why. I listen to a lot of soft rock and blues mostly (Steely Dan, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, SRV, etc) as well as female vocalists (from Patricia Barber to Joss Stone and Sarah Vaughan). Well recorded jazz is cool, but classical is not my thing.

Thanks!
fredorama
tvad
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04-07-10: Fredorama
...while I think that your advice may be generally true, I don't believe that is the case here.
Sorry. You're wrong,

It doesn't matter who mods the gear, there are fewer buyers interested in modded gear than pristine, factory original versions.

Fewer buyers = less demand = lower prices.

It's just a fact of the market, but it's apparent that you'll have to discover it on your own.
tvad
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An addendum to my previous post.

Audiogon is an outstanding resource for advice from members who have already travelled the road, learned the hard way, and gotten wiser as a result.

When several members provide similar recommendations based on personal experience, it's a pretty good clue that what's being said is valid.

It's amazing to me how many people seeking advice here receive solid suggestions leaning in one direction, and still the people asking for help go the other direction.

I guess it's human nature.
fredorama OP
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Tvad, if what you're saying is that the demand will be lower on resale, thus I will get a lower price or it will take longer to sell, then I agree with you 100%. But I am interested in getting a pleasing sonic result first and foremost; not in endlessly switching out my gear year after year.

I really am not concerned if I happen to lose a few hundred bucks because my modded amp will be harder to sell. What I am concerned about is whether the mod improves the sound and performance. Isn't that what we're all here for in the first place? Perhaps you have been buying and selling gear for so long that you have lost focus on the primary reason we are here; to enjoy our music.
fredorama OP
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I am sorry if that sounded harsh Tvad. I know you are only trying to help.
tvad
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04-07-10: Fredorama
Tvad, if what you're saying is that the demand will be lower on resale, thus I will get a lower price or it will take longer to sell, then I agree with you 100%. But I am interested in getting a pleasing sonic result first and foremost; not in endlessly switching out my gear year after year.
Understood. Will you be able to audition this one-of-a-kind modded Plinius amp before you pay for it? If not, what if you buy it and it's not what you had hoped for?

No worries on the tone. I'm guilty as well.
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