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Dynaudio C-1 or Harbeth-7-es-III
Having to compare both speakers and considering the C1s cost almost double than the cost of the C7s, its quite a compliment.One may say that the C7s are not in the same league as the C1s. Yes, the C1s has better refinement, better bass, better ima... 
Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7
If the midrange is hi priority on your list, the c7s are extremely difficult to beat!It has a midrange that even some hi end speakers cannot compete with.If you value naturalness, that is another vote for the C7s.I've messed around with tons of sp... 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
After all the suggestions & recommendations are all in. The next thing to do would be to listen to most of them with your favourite cd's and head to the authorized dealer.Nothing beats an actual in store demo.good luck.. lots of great choices ... 
Dynaudio C-1 or Harbeth-7-es-III
there is a certain midrange magic in the harbeth c7 or the SHL5s or the P3s that is hard to get in other speakers.The lower midrange of the harbeth is something else.You really should listen to these speakers at length to know what am talking abou... 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
I would also 2nd the Wilson Sophia I or the IIs. 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
i have several friends & acquantance that i have met over the years that have owned the Harbeths and none of them uses the same amp.To witt, here is a short list of amps that I know from different people and friends over the years that are bei... 
Ayre vs Primare
Ayre definitely!For spendors, the Luxman integrated amps are very good options as well!! as a matter of fact, the dealer of Spendors in Hong Kong uses Luxman gears on their speakers. 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
With a krell integrated amp, the Harbeths would work well with them. Either the M40.1 and SHL5s.I cannot really stress it enough as I had gone thru my shares of speakers.These harbeths have that natural timbre and musicality especially for string ... 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
i like the delos as well! great cart even out of the box. 
Wilson Sasha or the new B&W 800 Diamond
i heard the BW800 non-diamond... 
Has anyone yet heard the Wilson Sophia 3 ?
Heard them a few times at dealers place & shows.Its quite a significant difference between the II and IIIs.If funds permit, the IIIs are worthy contenders. 
Wilson Sasha or the new B&W 800 Diamond
Best if you can audition both but my vote goes to the Sasha after hearing both speakers in a number of different systems.I just can't get over the tweeters of the BW speakers. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
I'll add Lyra Delos to this list. 
need suggestion about pre-amp, price around $5,000
Artemis LA-1 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
Save some money and get either an Harbeth SHL5s or Monitor 40.1These speakers are really really natural sounding for Classical music.I have a friend who had Wilsons, Thiel, Rockport, Avalon speakers. But he said the other night that none of them c...