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Amp Suggestions for Harbeth C7es3

I have a pair of C7 pairing with Supernait. In my current room (8'x10' room with speakers placed against 10' side wall), the combination is a bit too expansive. I would appreciate some opinions if I were to change the amp to get a little more high frequence air and better sound stage and sound image definitions. I mostly listen to Classical and Jazz music, occasionally vocal and pop, thus I don't mind losing a bit bottom end punch, as long as the bass definition doesn't suffer. I am also not ready yet to jump to the tube camp yet. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

cheers
monoymono
avanti1960
1,480 posts
 
ran the wonderful C7ES3 with rogue audio cronus magnum ii amplifier.  truly a captivating sound that is more pleasing than most regardless of price.  
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Thanks Avanti and donjr- I've heard others like yourselves also wax enthusiasm about Cronus Mag/ C7 pairing. Im running a Shindo pre/phono in an all analog setup, so that's why I'm looking for a stand alone amp. I should correct my last post to Quicksilver Sixty Watt Mono or Mono 120, which after checking the QS site, were the two amps I have interest in. Price on the Sixty is $3K, the Mono 120's are 4K, and the Rogue Stereo 100 $3,500. I just finished listening and Love Over Gold was really impressive, but The Cars S/T and The Allman Bros debut no less fun. I'm really enthused about the C7's. Unusual to run a Full function pre in to a line input on a Croft phono integrated, but damned if it isn't enjoyable. The Croft is a 50 watt hybrid amp which uses a single 12AX7 driver. 
biscorbit
143 posts
 
Mc452 with c52 great combo for these speakers!   Still very satisfied 2 years later!
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
I heard the MC 452 with the 40.2.... Really nice combo! It was a Mac preamp, just not sure which one. 
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