Integrated amp recommendations for Harbeth 30.1


I have a pair of Harbeth 30.1 speakers, with Exposure CD player, Rega TT and an MHDT Orchid dac driven by an iMac. I sold my Exposure integrated and want to find something a bit warmer and something that can tame edgy recordings. The room is difficult, roughly 19 x 19 but I use diy wall treatments to settle it down. I do want a preamp out option to drive a JL Audio sub at moderate levels. I do not listen to music extremely loud. The speakers are 85 dB efficiency. I am looking to buy used and am considering a Supernait 3, a Pass INT-30a and a Coda CSib v1. Others I would consider would be Luxman, Sugden, LFD, Hegel, etc. So looking for experience with these amps with Harbeth or similar speakers. I am hoping to stay around $4k. And I hope to find something that I hold on to for a long time and proves reliable. Thanks for your thoughts. 

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I thought I would follow up on my original post. After reading about as much as I could, and not having local dealers to audition most if any of my options I purchased a new Luxman L505uxII. Just got it today and will break it in for a week before listening critically but I am pleased with where I ended up.

 

Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated.

Congratulations for your choice! I also had Harbeth’s with Luxman L507 uxII and the match was great! Enjoy! 

Run a Luxman 509X with ATC 20 passives (85db) sealed cabinet.  This is a rather challenging monitor to drive properly.  The Luxman runs them with aplomb.  Full control and dynamics.  Used price is around 7K.  Best of luck on your journey. Cheers