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Integrated Amp Pairing for Harbeth 30.2

I am asking you to suggest compatible solid state integrated amps that works well with the Harbeth 30.2. This is a downsizing exercise and the unit should have a DAC and Phono Stage, both MM and MC.

My budget is anything less than $13,000. A Krell Evo 222 and Krell 302 was my previous setup.

 

 

layton64
soix
10,186 posts
 

At this level I would definitely get a separate phono stage.  What improvements and/or sound characteristics are you looking for?

kennyc
1,919 posts
 

Hegel+Harbeth is known as an ideal musical combo.  If I need a 3rd system, the Hegel H400 + Harbeth M30.2 XD would be on my short list 

 

 

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pioneerhip
45 posts
 

Harbeth 7ES3 plus Luxman u505 mk2 has been a killer pairing. 

kofibaffour
358 posts
 

@layton64 alright then get this MM/MC Phono - Michael Fidler's Spartan 20 MM/MC Phono Stage 

 

Order this by sending Michael an email here - order@michaelfidler.com

Your speakers are pretty much not current demanding as their impedance stays above 6 Ohm throughout the frequency spectrum, that means they're basically amp agnostic and just need an amp with good power delivery and for the integrated that has a tremendous DAC stage, get this - Hegel H400

xela61
2 posts
 

I have the 40.2 and it's paired with accuphase E850 and it's sublime. You can get phono plugins for the 850 but as with others I suggest a separate phono stage. 

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