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The Harbeth phenomenon
Great thread. Another line that people rave about are Devore speakers. Those who have heard both Devore and Harbeth, how would you compare the two sounds? I've been lead to believe that Harbeths are for music lovers but with a warmer colored sound... 
Tube preamp with SS amps and Emerald Physics cs2?
Thanks for the replies so far. I was asking more about the effect of the preamplifier, not the power amps. 
Anyone compare Devore and Harbeth speakers?
Where could I audition both relatively easily? I don't know of any dealer that carries both lines. Would I have to travel to New York? (I'm in the South.) 
Anyone compare Devore and Harbeth speakers?
So, pair more "involving, forgiving and lush" Harbeths with solid state, and "dry, detailed and pin-point imaging" devores with tubes? Which ones are closer to "neutral," if there is such a thing? 
Anyone compare Devore and Harbeth speakers?
Thanks for the responses so far. It was interesting that I could not find (on the web, at least) any dealer that carried both lines. It looks like I'll have to do some traveling to really compare for myself. 
Harbeth vs. Tyler
Preliminary search into daedalus on the forums here are very intriguing (just read your review, dodgealum--very nice). Will keep searching. One more q: do you harbeth owners use a subwoofer with your speakers? (I know Alan Shaw on his website does... 
Harbeth vs. Tyler
Cookies? Don't get it. Anyway, thanks, all, for the discussion. Looks like I'll be saving up for some Harbeths. Wish I had the opportunity and time to audition these speakers side by side myself, but I just don't have that luxury. I'll look into D... 
Harbeth vs. Tyler
I've read individual reviews and posts on the tylers and harbeths, but not many comparing the two. Thanks for the thoughts, though. 
Harbeth vs. Tyler
Oh, and how would either harbeths and Tylers compare with Paradigm Signature S2's? 
Harbeth vs. Tyler
Thanks for the reponse. How would you describe the differences bt Taylos and Linbrooks?