Just a couple of thoughts...
1. You don't need to look for a lower wattage amp. If you find something with several hundred watts, you'll still be fine.
2. Just because you don't turn the volume knob too far on the 60-watt LFD doesn't mean you're not using a fair amount of the gain available. In other words, if the volume is set at 25%, that doesn't mean you're only using 15 watts. It might be 40 watts depending on how the volume control is designed.
3. The LFD/Harbeth is a very special pairing. I had the LFD with the Harbeth P3s, and I also had the C7s at a different time. If you like the sound, you may find yourself disappointed using the DAC as a preamp into a different amp. It will definitely sound different. If it's financially feasible, I would hold on to the LFD while auditioning other amps. You may find that you prefer it to the DAC-to-Amp set up.
In any event, enjoy the journey!
Scott
1. You don't need to look for a lower wattage amp. If you find something with several hundred watts, you'll still be fine.
2. Just because you don't turn the volume knob too far on the 60-watt LFD doesn't mean you're not using a fair amount of the gain available. In other words, if the volume is set at 25%, that doesn't mean you're only using 15 watts. It might be 40 watts depending on how the volume control is designed.
3. The LFD/Harbeth is a very special pairing. I had the LFD with the Harbeth P3s, and I also had the C7s at a different time. If you like the sound, you may find yourself disappointed using the DAC as a preamp into a different amp. It will definitely sound different. If it's financially feasible, I would hold on to the LFD while auditioning other amps. You may find that you prefer it to the DAC-to-Amp set up.
In any event, enjoy the journey!
Scott