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Harbeth

Thinking of a new compact design speaker for my bedroom system. Currently using cambridge audio ht receiver with quad 11L. Fine setup but just want a change. I'm considering Harbeth 7es-2 preowned with a YBA 201 integrated versus merlin tsm-mxe with ars filharmonia amp, I already own. The harbeth/yba combo with cost around the same as a new set of TSM-Mxe's. Anyone a/b'd these? I'm mostly into jazz/standard singers/acoustics.
jamesw20
casouza
239 posts
 
Not what you asked...anyway here it goes:
I believe the Philarmonia will drive happily a pair of Harbeths and will sound much better than most SS amps.
The TSM is a high-transparency, uber-soundstage speaker.
Harbeths are more about the musical flow, beautiful midrange and harmonic bloom.
bobheinatz
707 posts
 
I have owned both Merlin & Harbeth(5shl)and Casouza is quite accurate on his comparison of the two speakers. Both are outstanding but I liked the musical flow of the Harbeths better. Can't lose with either.
clio09
3,346 posts
 
I've heard both but not a/b'ed them. For your musical tastes I'd go with the Harbeth.
jamesw20 OP
270 posts
 
I've used vsm for a long time in my first system so decided to stay there. Can't beat bobby's service!
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shadorne
7,467 posts
 
For a bedroom it has to be Harbeth...
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