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Integrated amp recommendations for Harbeth 30.1

I have a pair of Harbeth 30.1 speakers, with Exposure CD player, Rega TT and an MHDT Orchid dac driven by an iMac. I sold my Exposure integrated and want to find something a bit warmer and something that can tame edgy recordings. The room is difficult, roughly 19 x 19 but I use diy wall treatments to settle it down. I do want a preamp out option to drive a JL Audio sub at moderate levels. I do not listen to music extremely loud. The speakers are 85 dB efficiency. I am looking to buy used and am considering a Supernait 3, a Pass INT-30a and a Coda CSib v1. Others I would consider would be Luxman, Sugden, LFD, Hegel, etc. So looking for experience with these amps with Harbeth or similar speakers. I am hoping to stay around $4k. And I hope to find something that I hold on to for a long time and proves reliable. Thanks for your thoughts. 

stuartbmw3

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stuartbmw3 OP
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MoonRiver is an option, although would probably have to buy new. Generally thinking I can gain more value going used

stuartbmw3 OP
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No one like the Harbeth/Naim match? This where I thought I wanted to go.

stuartbmw3 OP
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Oh also, the iMac as a source is hardly ever used. Right now I use vinyl and cd as my source 95% of the time. I don’t really stream apart from playing the odd sound that I only have on the Mac.

stuartbmw3 OP
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Nice @tomcarr .  I drive a great 2004 330i ZHP manual with Dinan signature mods.

 

it is kind of a one-of-a-kind car. Every time I have it serviced they guys offer to buy it.

 

thanks for the input

stuartbmw3 OP
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So one reason why I am not specifically looking at a full tube integrated amp is that I have a McIntosh C-11 and MC-60s that I use in the winter. They were restored by Terry DeWick right before he retired. The integrated amp would most likely be SS or hybrid to run in the warmer months. But I definitely lean toward a tube-like sound.

 

Also I am not opposed to separates but figure I would get more bang for the buck with a good integrated. Thanks for all the good input thus far.

stuartbmw3 OP
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I thought I would follow up on my original post. After reading about as much as I could, and not having local dealers to audition most if any of my options I purchased a new Luxman L505uxII. Just got it today and will break it in for a week before listening critically but I am pleased with where I ended up.

 

Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated.

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