Amplifiers in use with big Harbeths (Mon 40 series) that work very well


i thought i would poll harbeth mon 40 owners on what amps they are using with them, and which amps you may have had excellent results with in the past, if you do not happen to have it today...

if you will, please also include, which specific gen of monitor 40 you have (.1, .2, anniv, .3, xd, what have you...), and your listening room and listening triangle dimensions, thanks.

owners only, current or past, please...
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Showing 1 response by joey54

I had extremely good results with the original Monitor 40’s using a Pass Labs 250.5 and an Audio Research Ref 3 preamp. The Pass brought out the best qualities of the 40’s, articulate bass, wonderful midrange and extended treble. I tried a few combinations before but the Pass/ARC combo really worked best for me.

My room was 13 x 21 x 9 and had a large opening into the dining room behind my listening chair. I sat about 11ft from the speakers.

I don’t know how the Pass works with the newer 40 models so I am not sure if this helps. Good Luck!