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

@jeffex00 they'd not disappoint you at all. That's a whole lot of power delivery, clean and efficient. The Hegel is excellent 

I used 30.2 (not XD) for a few years, with Hegel, Gato, and Circle Labs A200, in that order. I considered each to be a step up.

Most $13K speakers will easily outperform those Harbeths IME, even with an entry-level integrated, so I believe you’d be much better off upgrading the speakers with that budget. There are ≈$13K speakers (and much less with DIY options) that do everything better than a pair of 30.2s, even midrange and vocals. 
 

I do however agree with @mbmi that Audio Group Denmark (Aavik, Axxess) make some excellent integrateds in this price range that would likely have good synergy with Harbeths. I have a Forté 1 that I preferred to both the $9K Luxman 507Z and a Bel Canto E1X in a back-to-back comparison. It is a rarity of a SS amp in that its largest distortion harmonic is 2nd order. 

You may want to call the folks at Fidelis in NH who are the US distributors, great people who I’m sure will offer good advice.