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

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!

Accuphase, Luxman, Hegel or MacIntosh. All are very compatible with Harbeth. I have Accuphase and it’s a perfect match. Stay away from bright clinical amps. They poison the Harbeth sound. 

Any opinions/suggestions on the Hegel DAC and streamer in the 390's' I have a pair of 5HL+XD that I'm trying to match for my second system. It will strictly be used for streaming. My budget for the combo amp, DAC and streamer is about 5K and I'm willing to buy used.

Have a pair of SuperHL5+ that pair well with my Naim Supernait3 Integrated but that lacks the additional features you’re looking for. It pairs almost as well with my Anthem STR integrated that has the features you’re looking for. It has a very nice phono stage, both MC & MM. I’ve never really used the DAC in it. Sound wise this amp is closer to neutral while the Naim has that PRaT thing going for it, if you believe in that.