Potential Pair of Great Bookshelf Speakers for Sale!

Well, 8 months later and I'm still running the Harbeths. They've grown on me. The key is I have to listen to them at above-average volume to get the sounds that make me take notice. Saw a teaser about new Totem Buffalo speakers but still nothing on the Totem site. So, for now, I'll heed the advice you've all offered and look to implement a dedicated amp/integrated amp with a home theater bypass. On top of that, I'm looking to replace my Bluesound Vault and external Schiit DAC with one of the new HiFi Rose streamers with the Sabre DAC. 

The testing/auditioning continues. If I had an unlimited budget it might be much easier! 

(1) The philosophy is clear. An affordable speaker with high-end amplification and source makes more sense in audio performance, than an expensive speaker with a cheap amp and source.

@akg_ca  , I guess that is the philosophy I basically went with. 

I agree. But that means sacrificing HT if one is to really do it right. I know I would miss it occasionally, so I’m trying to find the right amp with HT Bypass that gives me the (almost) best of both worlds. Parasound and NAD I think would be my best bets but haven’t been able to demo yet. Soon I hope. 

I have the 30.2 XDs and use them as mains for my Yamaha RX3080 AVR for HT and just swap the speaker cables for 2 channel from my Raven Osprey. Best of both worlds.

Take a look at the Raven Nighthawk. It will power the P3ESR’s nicely and they offer a 45 day trial. They sell direct only, no dealer margin, so IMO you get more bang for the buck.

I like the Osprey so much I’m now lusting for the Reflection...hopefully I have a good year $$$$.

I use a Schiit DAC so I’m familiar with the direct to user economics and I support that. Don’t think I want to get into tubes at this point though. Wonder if you compared the P3s to the 30.2s and you thoughts if so. I like the P3s of course. Wonderful mid-range. But I need to pump up the volume before they sound right. Thought the 30.2s might be a better fit for lower (less than 70 db) volumes. Any experience with both?