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What solid state power amp are you using with your Harbeth Super HL5+ speakers?

Harbeth Super HL5+ speaker owners: Are you driving the Harbeths with a solid state amp? If so, what amp and how much power? Your impressions. I’ve been using a Conrad Johnson CA-150 (SS) integrated with my Harbeth SL5+ and the sound is nice but is underpowered at 135W@8ohms. Also, I would like a little more refinement with the amp. Bryston 4B3 perhaps? Thanks!
routeman21
hleeid
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@routeman21 

I have driven my SHL5+ 40ths with:

  • Bryston BP26 pre > Forte1A (class A 50 wpc)
  
  • Bryston BP26 pre > Michael Yee Audio PA-1 (class A/B dual mono 100 wpc)

  • Bryston BP26 pre > Ampzilla 2000 2nd Edition (class A/B 300 wpc monoblocks)

  • Hegel H190

In my 14x17 room, even the wonderful sounding Forte1A didn't cause clipping when cranked up just below painful levels.

What size is your listening room?
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richdirector
266 posts
 
Used my harbeth with Quad QSP... Alright.. Then ATC P1 effortless and neutral and lastly with Robson A class monoblocks (small custom Scottish maker) 
lmnop
55 posts
 

Anthem STR Integrated. I find the sound to be pretty neutral in a natural vs. dynamic comparison. Think acoustic guitars vs electric. If vinyl is your preference the phono stage in this amp is very good. 


cal91
233 posts
 
I use a Lyngdorf TDAI2200. I have no complaints.
routeman21 OP
110 posts
 
hleeid,

My room dimensions are: 18.7 ft. X 13.3 ft. The speakers are along the longer side.
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