Integrated amp recommendations for harbeth 30.2 XD

Hi - I'm currently using a Rega Aethos integrated amp with my 30.2 XD speakers. I'd appreciate your comments / recommendation for a better integrated amp. Some friends suggest that I consider the Luxman 509II or a Moon integrated.
Your comments are very welcome!

newton04-25-2021 5:45pm

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jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,692 posts 04-30-2021 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To correct myself long after the fact Rega Osiris not Isis their CD player. ;)
arafiq Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,599 posts 04-30-2021 at 10:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @voodoochillin -- keep in mind that both Luxman and Pass are known to understate their specs. The Luxman 590 AXII has been measured to be around 90 watts @ 8 ohms, which is significantly higher than the stated 30 watts. Also, Harbeths like current ... probably more so than watts.
voodoochillin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 61 posts 05-01-2021 at 12:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh for sure. I’m just really curious how an amp with a really stout power supply which is necessary for a large class A envelope (but low-ish relative watts) drives these speakers so well. I don’t listen loud enough to get even close to the limits of the amp.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 05-02-2021 at 04:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete uncle paul helps with some important definitions and explanation of 'current vs watts' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNoGVahHKg
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,313 posts 05-02-2021 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I presume the H390 is considered a high-current unit, but do we have a measurement of how many amps it puts out?