Will YBA Integre DT Match Harbeth Speakers Well?

Thanks for your response Pdreher. Now I can forget about the YBA. A few of my friends suggested that the ARC LS-16 might be the culprit due to its clean and soft sounding nature coupled with a low gain. Due to my limited experience with preamps I am not sure if a better preamp may give me the sound that I like. I will keep that in mind. For the record, I have swapped Amperex and Mullard tubes in the ARC and cannot detect any sound difference.

Thanks for the thought.

Look at upgrading your preamp. I use Aesthetix Calypso with NOS tubes to good effect with my SA-102 and Harbeth M-40.1's. Also hear great things about ARC LS-26, although I don't know about compatability with SA-100 impedance. Do some research... most of the fun in audio is doing the research, calculating and anticipating system improvements.

I would second the Calypso. Having had it and loved it. I only changed to try something different. It would be my go to pre if I were to change back. It is very clear and clean sounding and would compliment the Harbeths very nicely.

Thanks for the responses. I will be trying two preamps very soon to get a feel of things that might come. They are not quite up to the Aesthetix Calpyso's standard but may suit my system and/or listening preferences better than the ARC LS-16.

I have a PASSION 300 integre as well as a YBA power amp 600. Both are a better than the integre DT. The Passion 300 interge is a very warm amp and would match the Harbeth speakers (we have tested this combination).

The YBA 600 pre/power is a different class all together. Perfect timing and a huge sound stage. It costs double the price though. Having said that, the YBA 300 integre is so unique and emotional piece of equipment that I had to keep it as my second system!

Would strongly recommend testing these. From I hear the Plinius is a great amp. Why do you want to change it?