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Is there a point of diminished returns with amps and Harbeth 30.1s?

I’m currently using Herron M1As with my 30.1s and I’ve upgraded the rest of my system (Aries/Fatboy/SUT/DL103r and Lamm pre and phono) and each upgrade has been VERY satisfying. So is it going to be worth spending $5000 or so on the used market to upgrade the Herrons? Any thoughts as to whether I’ve reached the apex of amp/speaker performace for the M30.1s?
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For my musical taste (acoustic jazz, guitar, classical and jazz piano, cello, guitar based acoustic blues, that sort of stuff) in my space limited co-op on Long Island I'm not sure what's next.  I'm 90% digital/streaming with Qobuz and don't want to upgrade the turntable for now.  I've been thinking speakers but based on what I know after 30 years in this hobby (and with a budget of $5 or $6k) I don't think there is "better" than the M30.1's.  

My system
  • Pass INT-25 integrated amp (recent)
  • Harbeth M30.1 
  • Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer/server (recent)
  • MHDT Orchid DAC
  • VPI Scout / Dynavector 20x2L cartridge
  • Sutherland 20/20 phono stage (recent)
  • Mid range interconnects
  • Triode Wire speaker cable (recent)
I'm not really itching to upgrade anything. An audiophile conundrum.  









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