I used to own C1 MK11’s, not the same speaker I understand, but I felt they needed at minimum, a Nap 250DR to drive them properly.
Just seen the most beautiful contour 30`s in rosewood for sale on a site. The quality of the build on these speakers is just amazing . big fan of dynaudio . Loved my 52se and 72se
Our friend Max had very recently auditioned at home both the Contour 20 and 30 (driven by Pass Labs) and he much preferred the presentation of the 20.
The Contour 20s on the end of a NDS/555, 252, 300DR playing in the Dyn booth at Bristol in 2018 remains the most exhilarating and absorbing presentation I’ve heard. Absolutely stunning. I must confess my system with SL2 has never made me feel like that did.
I’d like to try them with my CD555/552/500. I’ve heard good things about them but of course a home trial is needed. One to look into in the future.
Sold my 20 and bought 30 earlier this year. Love them but CF20 are going to get a demo in 2020.
I did a five hour demo and chose them over Kudos 505 and 606. Sublime speakers! That said, that was with 300dr.
Have you received your pair yet?
Sadly, not yet. Will post once I have them.
What’s kept me away from the brand is that the speakers, I believe, need a fair distance from walls and corners so they’re not best suited to small rooms. Shame as I like them
Yes; which is why they probably wouldn’t work in my room. Shame.
I plan to keep my Confidence C2 Platinum, but now I’m on the lookout for a secondhand 300DR to replace my 250DR. I’m sure that will really make the C2s sing.
I would recommend an upgrade of preamp to 252 or higher as an initial step.
That (252) may come later. I’ve heard NDX2/282/HCDR/300DR with Dyns at my dealer and it sounded great.
With the setup you have the 282/HC is the overall weak link. I would be inclined to add SC in the first instance. I know from experience of having done the switch with an 82 that the improvement is significant.
Gaza, I was at signals when they played the Rega through the 60s.
It was a good sound.
Had I not witnessed it I wouldn’t have believed such a small amp could get that good a sound out of those speakers in such a large room.
Focal Sopra 2 vs Dynaudio Confidence 30? Any audition, comparison? I drive my Sopra 2 with 300DR but would like to compare and listen whether it worth the extra money. It is difficult to find a dealer with the new Confidence 30 available for demo.
Josquin - You will though find for sure that the 300, especially with DR, imparts more grip and authority to these Dynaudio speakers. I’ve never regretted the move from CB 250 to 300DR via 300 for one minute. I also found with my Contour 60s that the 300DR likes even more speaker separation.
I am sure he will reply himself,but I know for a fact that he already has a supercap DR on his 282.
Aha !