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Thought My Harbeth M40.1's Were Forever Speakers - Guess Not

I've owned my Harbeth 40.1's for about 4 years and absolutely LOVE them.  
The only speakers I've considered replacing them with are the 40.2's, and while I've dreamed of getting a pair, I really never felt like I needed anything more than the 40.1's.  They are SO good!
Well, after a great year for my business along with a great opportunity to buy a pair of 40.2 Anniversary model speakers, I've decided to pull the trigger.  
I'm posting this mostly because I can hardly contain my excitement and wanted to share it with you, but I'm also looking for feedback from others who've made this same move.  
Everything I've read about the 40.2 model has been overwhelmingly good.  I do not expect to be disappointed.  
Thanks!


snackeyp
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pdreher
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ditto @twoleftears 
cd318
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@twoleftears ,

'By that logic all Harbeth owners should limit themselves to Hegel amps.'


When did Harbeth ever say such a thing?

As far as I'm aware no one from Harbeth has ever recommended any particular manufacturing brand of amplifier.
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twoleftears
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"My position on Hegel is abundantly clear. It is the only hifi amp I have ever measured in my lab that has what I consider to be a proper gain structure throughout." ~Alan Shaw

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snackeyp OP
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The Hegel H590 is at the top of my list of amps I want to hear with my 40.2A's.  There is a local dealer near me that I am planning to ask for a demo.  
My current amp is a LFD NCSE Mk3 and I am really happy with it, but when Mr. Shaw speaks I tend to listen.  
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twoleftears
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On HUG, the Harbeth Users Group forum, the "A-list" of amps thread makes interesting reading for the diversity of makes and models that owners are using.  For a manufacturer testing or even displaying speakers, an amp that is reliable and whose sound is neutral and repeatable may certainly be the way to go, while an individual in a home environment may have other priorities.
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