Amp Suggestions for Harbeth C7es3


I have a pair of C7 pairing with Supernait. In my current room (8'x10' room with speakers placed against 10' side wall), the combination is a bit too expansive. I would appreciate some opinions if I were to change the amp to get a little more high frequence air and better sound stage and sound image definitions. I mostly listen to Classical and Jazz music, occasionally vocal and pop, thus I don't mind losing a bit bottom end punch, as long as the bass definition doesn't suffer. I am also not ready yet to jump to the tube camp yet. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

cheers
monoymono

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Personally I think you may want to try some better interconnects (not knowing what you may be using). I just switched to some Nordost Frey ic's got a much nicer soundstage and imaging. Definitely more air between the instruments and vocals. I also found the same when I switched to Frey speaker cables a couple of years ago.

The Supernait was my first affordable choice when I upgraded my Bryston B100 but I did go the 'dark side'. I ended up with an Octave V70se with a black box (comparable to the HiCap with Naim) with KT88 - 6550 and EL34 output tubes. The HiCap is a great suggestion for your Supernait. Tube rolling for me is a ton of fun. The El34's have all what you seem to be looking for in sound which is what I'm currently listening to. I do also use a Rel B3 sub and would say I'm in heaven. Note I have never heard the Harbeth lineup but I do have the Dynaudio C1's.