-since you loved Harbeth’s sound, get latest ones, and class A SS amp.. I would recommend to look at Accuphase pre-amp combo, class A amp such as 48/80 series if no problem with summer heat, P4500/4600/7500/.. series if power efficiency is top priority. Other nice large bookshelf speakers would be Yamaha NS5000.
$50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please.
Long story short, I sold my beloved 2-channel to reduce family debt. In about a year-ish, I’ll be in a position to rebuild with a hefty budget. I loved my Harbeth + Pass Labs combo. My REL sub died before I really got to integrate it, so opinions wanted there as well. I fully understand the diminishing margin of returns when moving into some arenas, but that’s ok, opinions are strongly encouraged.
I listen to a lot of Miles Davis/Coltrane, Radiohead, Tool, Pearl Jam, Brent Cobb. I’ve often preferred “organic” or neutral, not sure how technical that is.