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Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use
@freesole:YES,plenty of power..I am running Harbeth M30.1's with the Quad in a medium size treated room & it's heavenly...As long as you don't listen at headbanging levels or try to fill a BIG room you will get only beautifully voiced music.. 
Take a chance on Piegas?
^^^ sound advice...The Ryan R610 is a pretty damn good speaker,$2000.00 new,about $1200.00 gently used..You might be able to find a pair of gently used Dynaudio Special 40’s at your budget... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
I’m surprised no one has mentioned that Mark Levinson just introduced NOT 1 but 2 new Integrated models with full on multi media control..I am sorely tempted to sell a kidney for the $7000.00 entry fee... 
Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use
I would take the Dynaudio Excite X14 over the Kef’s every day of the week & twice on sunday...Brand new pair of Walnut on Ebay for $800.00...Take the balance & get a Quad VA-One...Sell the Sprout/Anthem get some really good headphones...  
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
Any DAC with a tube or tubes in it's design! 
Take a chance on Piegas?
Part of what your hearing must be speakers BUT it’s the tubes that  give them life! 
A Few Thoughts on The Wonderful Quad VA-One
Last night my wonderful VA-One transported me into another universe when it was married to a brand new pair of Harbeth M30.1 monitors..About 14 hours out of the box I have never had such sound in my home... The sound is alive..There is no room...S... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
^^^@vinylfan62:have a look at the iFi Audio Retro Stereo control amps...I’ve read the phono stage is superb & I can vouch for the quality of sound via the internal DAC & headphone... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
I wish you could sit & listen to my little 26 lb.,17wpc.Tube Integrated Amp with BUILT IN DAC running Harbeth M30.1 speakers,then you would "get it"... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Rewatching the entire 2018 NCAA Football season starting from week 1 via Youtube... 
OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners
Well I’ve had them set up for about 20 hours and to say I am absolutely gobsmacked would be an understatement! I expected a bass light & anemic sound with the 15wpc.Quad amp.WRONG!!! I can’t figure out why some people say they don’t come alive... 
Speakers for Leben CS300XS
I have Quad VA-One,EL84 control amplifier @ rated 15wpc.8/4ohms...My room is 16' x 14'x 8' & acoustically treated...Last week I demo'd Fritz Carbon 7SE & they were almost perfect..Except for what to me was a very slight darkness to the ton... 
Are many audiophiles only seeking approval of the next purchase?
I still laugh at an old cartoon in Stereophile : 2 guys standing in front of massive stereo,one guy asks the other,so how do you like it?The other answers,I don’t know,it hasn’t been reviewed yet! As a working retiree supporting 2 aging family mem... 
OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners
^^^ thanks,I pinch myself every time I check Tracking hahaha... 
Monitor Audio Silver 10
Unless you have a tiny room or like a  "sunny day looking out over a snowy field"sound the LSA -One monitors I have for sale will KILL the M.A.’s... Shameless advertising plug but check the reviews...