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

@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

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. 

I love the Harbeth speakers, do them some real justice and consider a McIntosh MA8950.

P.S. The MAC doesn’t  care what speaker output taps you choose either, you can safely try 2,4,8 even though they are 6 ohms, doesn’t matter whatever sounds best to you! Also, I have owned my MAC amp since 2007 and never have i had to worry about it not working. And Yeah 200 watts a side is a lot of power,that’s the point, to make the Harbeth’s go from boxes playing really nice music, to real instruments in your listening room!

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8950

 

Matt M

 

Matt M

A MAC is always a good choice.....The European Class D integrated are the best in the marketplace IMHO.....The Gato's....Audia Flight...and Aavik ....If you can find an Aavik  U-150 integrated (20K...with world class DAC and Phono stage ) @ around $8,000 used... . BUY IT...Outstanding piece of gear .Harbeth / Aavik is nice synergy. You'll love it!