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Building second system around Harbeth P3 esr

I bought the P3's a couple of months ago. I should have some cash soon to go forward with this system. My thoughts are the Croft Phono Integrated. Please share your thoughts on not only the amp choice, but what this systems strengths might be. I just want to listen at low to moderate levels, and be engaged. I wish they were more efficient, which is why I'm thinking Croft, which has a tubed stage, and SS amp.

fjn04
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noromance
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Johnny R, the Croft Integrated is tube preamp with MOSFET power amp.
fjn04 OP
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I think at this level there are always trade offs. For instance, I heard the exposure (2010) has better bass than the Croft, in to the P3’s. However, the Croft had a bit more tube magic. That was simply one persons opinion, but it stands to reason. Johnny R- It’s a nice little amp, and my guess is that MM phono is hard to beat for the money. Like yogi said above, 1.5mv or above, and you have a nice little setup. I’m sure you’re making them sing as well. You certainly have world class sounds in that shop of yours. Always loved that Quicksilver & Vandersteen combo. Cheers -Don

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yogiboy
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" I loves tube amps also, P 3s nice little speakers but you will find tube amps not at their best with them." Thats’s pure Hogwash !
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audioconnection
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(((Thats’s pure Hogwash ! )))

Yogiboy
Try playing symphonic dances instead of Jingle bells and
 KennyG and you might get it.
Its an absolute great little speaker   
a good 100 WPC solid state amp with these has less compression.
 Harbeths in general ime clean up and run best with lower distortion ss amps or tube pre amps / ss outputs.
 
Best
 JohnnyR
 
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