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Harbeth Compact 7's

Hi Gents, (Ladies too), Rlmm here.

Recently acquired a nice pair of Harbeth Compact 7's and I'm trying to decide on some gear to drive them properly. I have tried several things I already own, mostly low powered tube and SS amps/preamps. Not real happy so far with the results, but I know these speakers are capable of great things. Based on my experience so far, they seem to want and need some real juice behind them, probably SS power. I know some are using tube gear with good success but my instincts tell me good ss may be needed to get the bass response and impact I am looking for. Odly enough my old Quad 303 amp colecting dust offered up some pretty good impact, just a little dated in some ways. This probably confirms my feelings regrding the need for SS and hefty power supply, which the Quad is known for. I also need some help with the correct size stands for these too. Any and all help is appreciated. BTW, room size is aprox-12x15x8 Thanks as always for your time.
Rlmm.
rlmm

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chayro
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I think the amp you need is dependent on your listening taste as far as volume and music selection goes.  It will definitely work with a Nait 5i, but not if you are seeking louder volumes IMO.  A supernait would be a good choice as well and would provide more oomph.  
@tlinkie - I've owned SHL5s and Monitor 30s and the little P3s definitely have their place in the right room.  Personally, they fit better into my system than the Monitor 30s.  As I said above, depends on your listening taste.  But they are some damn good speakers. 
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