Harbeth P3ESR SE vs 7ES2 w/ LFD


Hi everyone,

When in doubt... ask the experts. I have an LFD LE Mk IV SE integrated amplifier and wish to upgrade my speakers from a P3ESR SE to the older 7ES2; is this good idea- or should I be content with my current set up? LFD interconnects and Spiroflex cabling in the near future. Has anyone heard of any Spendor or Avalon monitors with the LFD. Would this be a better option. I love what I have; so something similar or 'larger' in performance is all I am trying to achieve.

Thank you in advance...
jpbas1
Updated info on this model and everything else LFD including interface with Harbeth and other questions to Dr. Richard Bews and his cogent (terse?) answers can be found at audiophiledotwordpressdotcom.wordpress.com/
I'm using a Mastersound Compact 845. If I were to go solid state I'd likely move to a hybrid - Unison, Pathos.
Meiwan. May I ask what your amp is? Sorry I should probably know this but blew a brain fart. I run a Rogue Cronus Magnum with my 7es3's. I want to add a ss integrated to my arsenal.

Jp. I know the LFD has been praised with the LFD. Ive never heard the combine. Its hard to accomplish. Same with Luxman. From what ive read the Luxman l -505u is amazing with Harbeths but I cant seem to get a demo. I know for a fact that the Ayre ax 7e is an amazing combo with Harbeth. You might want to check out the Ayre.
If it's a good idea to you, it's a good idea. The larger speakers will definitely sound bigger/more open, if that's what you are looking for.

I own 7es3's, tried them with LFD - not a fan personally, but if you like it with the P3's I'm sure you'll like it with the 7's. I also own little Spendor s3/5's and previously owned the A5. LIke them quite a bit - a little less dynamic - perhaps slightly more laid back. Very good, just different.