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

@voodoochillin +1

If you've tried the combo, please report on AGD Audions with the Harbeths.

Over on the Harbeth Users Group (I know, I know), there is a thread called "The 'A-list' of amplifiers actually in use At home".  While this obviously covers all the Harbeth models, and while subjective comments are indeed discouraged, what I still find interesting is the really wide and diverse range of amplifiers being used.  You can find a number of 40.x there.

I tried an Ayre AX-7 on my 40.2's (regular model) and it sounded more than respectable.  The Belles Aria monoblocks were better.  A little better still, are the Audio by Van Alstine DVA M225 monoblocks.  Medium room, approx. 8.5' triangle.

I first heard the 40.2's at Deja Vu in Washington DC.  There and at the CAF Vu was driving them with high-power CJ tube amplification.  I believe they can do well with both SS and tube. The need for a certain amount of power seems to be the most frequent refrain.  What I'd really like to hear about is someone risking powering them with a Pass XA25 or XA30.8 and then recounting what they heard.