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Integrated amp recommendations for Harbeth 30.1
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.   
Best Amps for Magneplanar 1.7i Speakers
I have Magnepan .7 mated to a Hegel H190. Great synergy with each other.   
CD player suggestions...
If you can stretch your budget a bit, I would suggest Rega Apollo. Looks like music direct has a sale on them for $995.   
Naim CD Repair in U.S.?
1. Focal Naim America Support and Service 156 Lawrence Paquette ind. Dr Champlain, NY 12919 United States 800-663-9352  
What Luxman DAC to replace Hegel HD11 ?
I have a luxman 550axII using a d-03x. Sold a benchmark 3L for the CD player. Been happy with the dac running Qobus. Dac just as good as the benchmark plus a top notch CD player. I’m using the xlr output on the d-03x. Sounds stellar. Makes me thin... 
New Luxman 507Z Integrated coming in October.
I hope you are right about the price but the 550ii is a current model priced at $6500. I would probably guess $8000- $9000 since it replaces the 507 and 590ii.   
Benchmark DAC Thoughts
Had the DAC 3L for a couple years. Thought it was great. Bought it direct from benchmark. They were very helpful with my questions I had for dacs in general. It was designed to be neutral, no colorization of the source music. It would be a solid c... 
Internet Radio
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Luxman integrated for Harbeth Compact 7's
Have a 550axii mated with Harbeth 30.1. No problem. You will be happy.