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Recommended amplification
Dynamics, size of stage and image can be sacrificed. It can be hard to know unless you try higher power. Simple example I had a pair of Harbeth's with a 12 watt tube amp. Sounded great but really came alive with 80 watts or more. Missed that tube... 
What to fill Skylan stands with for Harbeth SHL5s
I had a pair for a pair Harbeth's. Never put anything in them but did see this from Skylan about wood pellets: https://www.skylanstands.com/info.html  
Klipsch Heresy IV or Revel f226be
I bought a pair of dealer owned Forte speakers and enjoyed them for 6 months. They're a little more hifi IMO than the Cornwall but not quite as fun. I wouldn't ship these the boxes are not rated for multiple use and the speakers are not terribly s... 
REL S510 or S812
Reason would say this line has been out for about 4-5 years. Are they clearing the inventory for a new launch?   
REL S510 or S812
Yes! Thanks for the reply. I somewhat jokingly write these things but there is an undercurrent to music, almost at the atmospheric level, that is great to connect to. I had a pair of Verity Parsifal Anniversary that held this space well. It really... 
REL S510 or S812
SVS is sealed. Great sub. Leaning toward the 812 at least I’d say.  
REL S510 or S812
Can you feel the bones in your ears rattle?  
REL S510 or S812
I'm looking at either the 510 or the 812. Rel is having a sale this weekend $500 off the mid-line S series. I'm running lower powered tubes and Devore speakers. I love bass that envelops the room and crack the pavement in my driveway. I'm a produc... 
Thoughts: Mofi Sourcepoint 888 vs Fyne Audio 501sp?
@vinylvalet Follow the money trail like everything else.   
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
Lot's of the audio reviewed guys speak highly of the Buchardt's, but I'd put $100 on the Harbeth's. I've owned the C7 and they are great speakers.  
Any regrets in selling gear?
I can't get rid of tubes. I just stop listening over time. Need an 18inch sub.  
Current or Previous Harbeth Owners…
I recently sold a pair of Harbeth C7ES3XD speakers, the latest model, and they left a strong impression. Having owned more than 20 pairs of speakers, I can confidently say these stand out. They achieve a remarkable balance in the mid/upper frequen... 
Thoughts: Mofi Sourcepoint 888 vs Fyne Audio 501sp?
I owned the 501SP for about 8 months. I like to try different brands and this pair came up locally at a price I found reasonable. I paid around $3300, met seller 1/2 way. I have mixed feelings about them but for the price I ended up selling them ... 
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
@gareents Looks like part of his criteria is under $3000. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any of your recs under $3K used. Good choices you have though.  
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
I've been through all sorts of speakers from B&W to Verity. 20 years ago I bought a pair of Devore Super 8's and loved them. Kept them a year and went through the line, moved to Verity, Harbeth etc. back and forth, Daedalus, etc... I recently...