I have the SHL5+. I initially had them set up with a Pass xa30.8. It was wonderful. I then (stupidly) tried a PrimaLuna Dialogue HP and it was awful. I then tried a Bryston 4BSST2, it was good, but I longed for the Pass. I now settled on a vintage Sony TA-N80ES. I have it paried with a TA-E80ES pre and it really sounds great. I won't be changing until something blows up.
Amp choice for Harbeth (SHL5)
Hi,
I recently purchased the SHL5s. I would like to know what kind of amp you are using with them.
I am NOT looking for an integrated amp although I know LFD and few other integrated amps are recommended. The only reason is I recently purchased an passive pre.
In this short time having them, what I found out although SHL5 plays good with all the amps/different wattage I have tried (Class D & T, older SS Marantz), they are better with 100wpc plus amp. To me they want that reserved power.
I would like to take these superp speakers to another level with "that" amp.
I have never owned tube amps. I would like to try maybe the VAC PA100/100 (can't afford newer models) or something in this $1500 price range but not less than 80wpc in 8 ohms. I am little scared of using/dealing with tubes but don't want to hide anymore.
Please share your amp suggestions with me.
Thanks.
I recently purchased the SHL5s. I would like to know what kind of amp you are using with them.
I am NOT looking for an integrated amp although I know LFD and few other integrated amps are recommended. The only reason is I recently purchased an passive pre.
In this short time having them, what I found out although SHL5 plays good with all the amps/different wattage I have tried (Class D & T, older SS Marantz), they are better with 100wpc plus amp. To me they want that reserved power.
I would like to take these superp speakers to another level with "that" amp.
I have never owned tube amps. I would like to try maybe the VAC PA100/100 (can't afford newer models) or something in this $1500 price range but not less than 80wpc in 8 ohms. I am little scared of using/dealing with tubes but don't want to hide anymore.
Please share your amp suggestions with me.
Thanks.