Harbeth 30.1, 30.2, XD

Thanks all! This is very helpful.

While I haven't heard the 30s, I tried the P3 Anniversary Edition and then the P3 XD - I far preferred the original P3esr to the two newer models.  The Harbeth sound that drew me in seems to be lacking in the later models.   

+1 smrex13!

New is not always better. +2. Having said that, I find the 30.1 to be much better than the older M30 which sounded too warm and shut-in in the midrange and treble, severely lacking clarity and detail. My first Harbeth experience with the M30 was more than 10 years ago.

FWIW a 30.1 owner on another forum tried the 30.2 but went back to the 30.1 as he prefers the warmer sound of the latter.

I'm quite happy with my 30.1, though admittedly haven't had any extended listening sessions with the newer versions. I'd be more likely to try something quite different before upgrading slightly within the same model line.