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Amp for Harbeth P3ESR

I am looking for an amp synergy with Harbeths.

With one qualification. I was looking for an amp with a high-pass filter of some kind with use of a sub-woofer as to open the mid-range of the harbeth's a little and to extend the bass and improve impact.
Most of the amps suggested for the Harbeth sound are very minimalistic. (certainly the lfd which is my number one choice). How could I use a subwoofer in such a setup as described to open the midrange?

The one option I have found is the Naim Uniti but alas it is out of my price range and they hardly ever come up used on here.

Sam
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dobieguy
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Sam
Have to agree with Chashas1,the midrange is fine.
Actually-IT'S OUTSTANDING! Also, for a speaker of its size
the lower end aint bad either. Spend your funds on a quality amp and source. Something around 50/100 watts will work well. They are easy to drive.
Visit the Harbeth users website and get some ideas what others are using. Set them up correctly and you'll under
stand why there is so much interest in Harbeth speakers.
dobieguy
20 posts
 
Sam
There still in the box and you are already looking to tweek them? What did your dealer demo them with?
Something steered you to these P3ESRs.
Designer A.Shaw knows a little about how to build great speakers,he's been at it awhile! Don't try to fix something that's not broke.
Also,there is no "phenomenon" about well built and correctly
designed speakers.
Take a deep breath.Get yourself a good clean amp,maybe a
better CD player, some cables and relax.
Once set-up you too will have an ear to ear grin and be spending way too much time rediscovering you music collection.
dobieguy
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Sam
Don't go straight to anything.
Jumping in without first listening can be a costly mistake.
Also, are you sure you like/understand what is refered to as "British Sound" gear?
There is a ton of real quality stuff on A'gon all the time
with a lot in Fla. Try to buy gear that is easy to resell if it's not to your liking.
Currently I'm using ML28/ML27.5 electronics with a Cary
CDP-1 player with my P3ESRs.
(bought preowned right here)
They sound full and very detailed.
Got some idea about your budget?
As for a tuner- Google "tuner forums".No need to spend too much on that.
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