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Electronics for Harbeth, Especially Monitor 40 series

Hello,
Has anyone tried matching "fast" solid-state to the big Harbeths. Something like Goldmund, Soulution, Spectral, etc. The speakers have great tone but can be a little stodgy. I was wondering if this would open them up a bit. Also, has anyone tried using an LDR passive such as Tortuga or Lightspeed for the same reason
paullb
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atmasphere
11,841 posts
 
We have customers who really like their Harbeths- this particular model is quite tube-friendly.
meerzistar
232 posts
 
They have been refined and defined, sold a ton, several tons since 77’ perhaps. It may be a safe assumption by now to say R&D has all but paid off on more than a couple of their more current designs. So when is cost going to come down on Harbeth speakers? :p
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mountainsong
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Hegel H30 best combination with Harbeth.
paullb OP
129 posts
 
I never thought about at atma-sphere but it makes sense now that Ralph brings it up. They are fast and clean. If the speakers are impedance friendly and that's the sound you want, they are fine amplifiers in my experience.
dan31
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I have been using Spectral pre and amp with the M40.1 and have been very happy for the last 7 years. The M40.1 are somewhat amp friendly but have a lower sensitivity 84-86 db/1 watt/1 m. I do sit close to near field ~5-6 feet. I listen at about 75 db with peaks in the mid to high 80's max. 
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