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recently purchased this system. I started out thinking I wanted a small system for a medium sized room (15 X 11 X 8). I began by purchasing the following

* MF A3cr Preamp

* (2) MF A3cr Power amps for biwiring (per Sam Tellig's advice)

Then I started hunting for speakers. I decided I liked the sound of the Dynaudio contour speakers. Since I was able to get a good deal on much of the Contour line, I figured get the top of the line. The Contour 3.3's. However they are not biwireable (which doesn't make use of the second MFa3cr amp) and require a lot of power (or so I have heard). Anyhow, tried to return the amps but could only get store credit. Basically I was locked into buying from this one audio store for the amp/pre. I traded all 3 pieces in for retail value towards all of the Musical Fidelity gear you see listed above. All in all, I feel I got way off track and have spent far more than I intended. The good thing is, that the system is powerful enough to move into a larger room when I move out of my current residence. After all this cash has been spent, I want to be assured that this is a synergistic combo... OR not. In which case leads me to my questions

My questions are:

* Has anyone had experience with the MF & Dynaudio combination, and if so, do you feel it is a good match.

IF not,

* What speakers would you recommend to go with the Musical Fidelity A308cr system ??

* OR, what amp and pre would you suggest for the Dynaudio speakers.?

I'm at the point where I'm willing to lose some money by selling off what does not match in order to finally settle on a system that will not keep me guessing whether or not I've got the right synergy.

THANKS IN ADVANCE to all that reply !!!
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    • Musical Fidelity A308cr upsampling CD
    24bit upsampling cd player. Based on the Nuvista 3d cd player
    • Musical Fidelity A308cr Preamplifier
    I believe this to be the best product in the new A308 series of components
    • Musical Fidelity A308cr Power Amplifier
    250W @ 8 ohms 450W @ 4 ohms
    • Dynaudio Contour 3.3
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    • Sony SCD-C555es
    5 Disc SACD Changer
    • Bel Canto Design DAC-2
    24/96 upsampling DAC
    • HTPC HTPC-13
    Home Made Music Server 3.2Ghz Pentium IV Prescott Processor 1.8 Terrabyte Raid-5 Array 1GB RAM Audigy 2Z Platinum Sound Card - Digital Coax out to Bel Canto DAC2 Lian-Li Aluminum Server Case
    • Technics SL-D3
    Fully Automatic Direct Drive Turntable.

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Never had any experience with Musical Fidelity but I'm sure that Dyna 3.3 worth to be kept when you will wish to upgrade components. From the specs I see you've no problem with power. Great matches could be for your future reference: Bryston 4b-st or sst, McCormack DNA1 or DNA2, VTL MB125 or VTL MB180.
Your spending might've been less if you ask here earlier but you did your job and research already so far and I'd keep it for the next upgrade.
If you will feel that your system is not powerfull enough than near-field listening will be more appropriate in your case. Dynaudios have a very high and clean performance that is very suitable at near-field and low-volume listening so the main demand is from amplifier, preamp to be stable and clean to deliver pleasant near-field drive not neccessary with high power.
I personally evaluate components at near-field rather than in some dedicated large room to hear every imperfection slowly changing volume level up or down defining ranges of distortion-free listening the larger range I will find the better I will love the product or system.

marakanetz