This Van Alstine hybrid should make those Harbeths sing!
https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/fet-valve-400r-hybrid-amplifier
https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/fet-valve-400r-hybrid-amplifier
Harbeth Compact 7's on the way: Amp suggestions?
This Van Alstine hybrid should make those Harbeths sing! https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/fet-valve-400r-hybrid-amplifier |
I had the Compact 7s for a while in a vinyl-only system. My experience was that a good solid state amp with 100+ watts made them sound best. I believe that Alan Shaw makes similar claims on the Harbeth forums. In any event, a Bryston integrated was my favorite, even better than the fantastic Primaluna Dialogue HP. When I wanted some tube flavor to the system, I went with a tubed phono stage. I imagine that a tube preamp with a solid state amp would work very well. Just my 2 cents, Scott |
I just noticed on this sites sister C7 thread, someone went Line Magnetic 518 22 watt SET. That's the second time within the last few weeks I heard of someone having success with low power tubes and Harbeths. The other model was above C7 though. I have heard the C7 is easier to drive than the HL5, despite the similar specs. My Shindo amp model are wired for a 16 Ohm load, and I'm just not going to go there. |