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daveman2

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Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
OP, have you heard the Metas? 
Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
Another one that I can recommend from personal experience is the GoldenEar BRX. While I personally like the LS50 more and think it is a better overall speaker, the BRX has a beautiful, immediate, and addicting upper midrange/treble that some might... 
Speaker Suggestions/Opinions
I would add a new KEF LS50 Meta to your list. I personally own them and love them for the all characteristics you are looking for. Easy to audition (e.g. Crutchfield 60 day return policy) and easy to resell. They are more neutral in balance than y... 
Recommend a dac that contributes to system for tight bass
OP - This has been hinted at, but it would be helpful to know your other components: speakers, interconnects, speaker cables, power cables, power conditioning - and your room size/type. There are so many variables in play, it's hard to help you di... 
Power amp recommendation for Harbeth 30.2s
I'll follow up the PS Audio recommendation with another... M700 Monos. Great sounding amp IMO, and relatively low cost. Smooth, detailed, great stage. I do think that you might be asking too much of just an amp change, though, which is why so many... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
Also, IMO, the replies with long lists of random speakers isn't much more helpful than the op doing a blind google search. I think the op is looking for personal experience / intelligent recommendations. 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
It would also be helpful to know your overall budget for the whole system. 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
In my own experience, the partnering equipment is so crucial to 1) the final sound achieved and 2) match properly with the speakers. For instance, I've had a KEF LS50 pair matched with a low power budget amp, and I hated them. But it was the cheap... 
KEF ls50 meta’s are on the way
Just wanted to chime in. I installed the new Metas this evening, and am very impressed. Very happy with the purchase, and they only have a couple hours on them so far. The transparency is startling.PSA DSD DAC, Audioquest Sky 1 XLR, PSA M700 Monos... 
Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500??????
A bit more on the used market ($2500) but... PS Audio DirectStream Junior 
Technics SB-C700 -- anyone heard them?
The fact that nobody has replied to your post, makes me all the more want to post. These speakers have not received the recognition they deserve (while the KEF LS50s are universally acclaimed). To that end, I will offer my opinion on the Technics,... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
So, I'll add my $0.02, even though this discussion is already pretty long. I am extremely happy with the Schiit Aegir. It is a champ of an amp (TM) and ridiculously low in cost. Class A, resolving, neutral, and with good power/drive. As a bonus, i...