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pdreher

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You went from Harbeth P3's to Compact 7's, and...
There's a nice pair of Spendor SP-100R's on US Audiomart for $3,800 (with stands) that I would jump on if I were in the market for speakers under $6K. 
Looking for a small tube amp (possibly integrated tube amp)... low power, nice sound
Ditto on the Music Reference RM-10.  I  
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
I've owned SHL5's (non plus version) and am on my 2nd go-around with 40.1's.    40.1's... full bodied, refined, smooth, organic with a lot of "meat on the bones".  Not an exciting speaker, but one you can melt into your seat with, relax and spend ... 
Need Some Tube Amp Advice
Quicksilver Mid Mono's, Music Reference RM10. 
Most annoying song, period.
"My Sharona" by The Knack. 
How many amps do you own?
I've owned multiple amps before, but found I typically just used my favorite of the amps owned at any given time.   I still flirt with the idea of adding a solid state amp to the mix to get a different flavor vs. tubes.   Too many home improvement... 
Rip CD’s to ?
Let us know how the Roon Nucleus works out for you. 
Music Reference RM-200
There's also an RM9 MK2 listed by TMR with vintage Siemens EL34 tubes for $2,499 (can probably negotiate down to $2,250).  I have the RM9 MK2 and have success with both RAM EL34's and GL KT88's.  Great amp and a great value!   I've owned many tube... 
Rip CD’s to ?
I have a Bluesound Vault and it's ok, but the sound quality from ripped CD's is lacking compared to CD's played on my Audio Aero CD player. I recommend you research Innuos ZEN MK3 servers ($2,600).  I don't own one, but they seem to be popular.   ... 
Again the topic of weight of amps
Music Reference RM9 MKII is a classic tube amp, weighing in at 60 Lbs and works with a variety of tubes (EL34, KT66, KT77, KT88 and KT90).  Can be found on the used market for $2.5K, give or take.  I've had mine for about three years and have no i... 
McIntosh MA2275 - opinions
Don't do it!   Years ago I foolishly sold my MC275 MKV paired with an Aesthetix Calypso preamp to try an MA2275.  While the MA2275 looks very cool and appears to be well built, it's not remotely close sonically to the MC275.  The MA2275 is soft, w... 
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Thoughts on a new tube amp for high end rig? The last piece!
I like Yogiboy's suggestion of Quicksilver V4's with KT150 tubes.  A friend has a pair and they are impressive... much better than VAC Phi 200 that I owned for a few years. 
Leben CS 600 and Harbeth vs Audio Note vs ATC vs JM Reynaud
I found the SHL5's (non-plus version) to be a bit sharp / bright as well.  Glad to know I'm not alone in that assessment. 
Harbeth 40.2 OR Spendor Classic 100 OR ??
Mountainsong - I owned the original version Dynaudio C4 for a few years, but replaced them with Harbeth M40.1’s. I found the C4’s to be fast and exciting, but they could not compete with Harbeth M-40.1’s with regard to tone, timbre, weight and mus...