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[frenchmon]

Nice rig you have there. I am very keen on the idea of hybridizing, but haven't had the opportunity to listen to any tube pre/ss amp driven systems. I'd be interested to hear a Rotel behind the Dyns, but I have doubts that it would bring out their potential as would a used Bryston, lower level Krell, even Aragon- or taking it a step further- a certain Plinius SA-50 currently on audiogon for $1750. Drool. Must.. maintain.. similar relative costs for...economic practicality. So then despite probably being in another league than the aforementioned, the Rotel is worth a try. Although, a Vincent SV-236 integrated hybrid intrigues me. This may very well be my Jolida replacement when I move to a place with better acoustics. I also don't find the Dyn's themselves warm at all, but quite neutral. I prefer warm sound in general as cold and sterile tends to fatigue me with ease, hence the tube output.

Naw...My Rotel 200 watts would turn the 42's on its head with no problem. I've also heard the Adcom amp drive Dyns with no problem despite the Dyns costing much more than the Adcom amp....and keep in mind, the Dyns where Contour towers and not book shelves..I've listen to Dyns side by side with Zu, Canton,...listen to Revels with the same system driving the Dyns, and also Klipsh and JBL Arrey's in the same system. In comparison of the different natures...Dynaudio was more polite, laid back... but went lower in the bass than all of them. I did discover that Conrad Johnson and Dyns have a more laid back and not exciting presentation. That system was very musical and would draw you in with all the detail, but it lacked excitement. I personally dont think that paring is a good one both being on the warm side of things. I've also listen to Dynaudio Confidence towers paired with Marantz Reference which was very neutral in the presentation. It was when I placed my Vincent tube preamp in the system pared with a CJ tube amp did the Dyns show some life. I think system matching is very important with all gear and Dynaudio is no different in that regard. Dyns may be better with a more lively amp to bring out what that tweeter can do.... certainly A Rotel 200 watt amp can bring life. Dont fall into the trap of thinking expensive is always better.

I think the Vincent integrated or Van Alstine amp/preamp would do you good. Does the Jolida have audio preouts?