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Integrated amp recommendations for Harbeth 30.1

I have a pair of Harbeth 30.1 speakers, with Exposure CD player, Rega TT and an MHDT Orchid dac driven by an iMac. I sold my Exposure integrated and want to find something a bit warmer and something that can tame edgy recordings. The room is difficult, roughly 19 x 19 but I use diy wall treatments to settle it down. I do want a preamp out option to drive a JL Audio sub at moderate levels. I do not listen to music extremely loud. The speakers are 85 dB efficiency. I am looking to buy used and am considering a Supernait 3, a Pass INT-30a and a Coda CSib v1. Others I would consider would be Luxman, Sugden, LFD, Hegel, etc. So looking for experience with these amps with Harbeth or similar speakers. I am hoping to stay around $4k. And I hope to find something that I hold on to for a long time and proves reliable. Thanks for your thoughts. 

stuartbmw3
gryphongryph
352 posts
 

Moonriver 404 is one choice.

dbn11
9 posts
 

I have a Luxman L550 AXII with my 30.1s. Sounds fantastic. I know the Luxman is $6500 but you might be able to find one in your price range. I also have another system with a Hegel 190 running Magnepan .7. Very impressed with the Hegel. 

stuartbmw3 OP
90 posts
 

MoonRiver is an option, although would probably have to buy new. Generally thinking I can gain more value going used

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arafiq
1,599 posts
 

I owned the Moonriver 404 and actually paired it with Harbeth m30.1. 
One of the worst pairings ever. The sound was bloated and lacked dynamics. Couldn’t get rid of the Moonriver fast enough. The fact that it’s a big ugly box doesn’t help either. 
 

My recommendation is to go with Luxman (would be my top choice) or Hegel. 

jimmy2615
412 posts
 

The music room has a Bryston B135sst for under $4k.  The Stereophile review of this unit extolled the virtues of the combo with your speakers.  I have the same separates in my room currently with 30.2s as well as a Luxman 590.  If I had to choose I would take the Bryston with the Harbeths.  They’re both excellent however.  

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