I own M 30.1's. I've used an LFD NCSE with the 30.1's - fantastic sound but - no remote. Sold. I moved to a Luxman L-507uxii. Had the Lux for a couple of years, very good with the Harbeth's, not up to the LFD standard but very flexible and nice sound. Also has a good MC cartridge stage which I need for my system.
For no good reason (sound familiar?), a few months ago I sold the Lux and bought a Pass INT-25 and supplement with a Sutherland 20/20 phono stage now. The Pass might be an end game integrated for me. I was familiar with Pass but from maybe 20 years ago. The Aleph 3; a fine amp. Can't remember why I sold that one either. Damn fine amp.
In my particular situation, sitting maybe 10 feet from the Harbeths with the Harbeths about 2 feet from the rear wall, the INT-25 is as good an amp as I've experienced. I listen to lots of acoustic jazz, cello, violin, quartets, piano, classical guitar, lots of live, well recorded music streaming from both vinyl and Qobuz. It's a special integrated.
For no good reason (sound familiar?), a few months ago I sold the Lux and bought a Pass INT-25 and supplement with a Sutherland 20/20 phono stage now. The Pass might be an end game integrated for me. I was familiar with Pass but from maybe 20 years ago. The Aleph 3; a fine amp. Can't remember why I sold that one either. Damn fine amp.
In my particular situation, sitting maybe 10 feet from the Harbeths with the Harbeths about 2 feet from the rear wall, the INT-25 is as good an amp as I've experienced. I listen to lots of acoustic jazz, cello, violin, quartets, piano, classical guitar, lots of live, well recorded music streaming from both vinyl and Qobuz. It's a special integrated.