Integrated Amp Pairing for Harbeth 30.2

I have the 40.2 and it's paired with accuphase E850 and it's sublime. You can get phono plugins for the 850 but as with others I suggest a separate phono stage. 

I love the Harbeth speakers, do them some real justice and consider a McIntosh MA8950.

P.S. The MAC doesn’t  care what speaker output taps you choose either, you can safely try 2,4,8 even though they are 6 ohms, doesn’t matter whatever sounds best to you! Also, I have owned my MAC amp since 2007 and never have i had to worry about it not working. And Yeah 200 watts a side is a lot of power,that’s the point, to make the Harbeth’s go from boxes playing really nice music, to real instruments in your listening room!

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8950

Matt M

Matt M

A MAC is always a good choice.....The European Class D integrated are the best in the marketplace IMHO.....The Gato's....Audia Flight...and Aavik ....If you can find an Aavik  U-150 integrated (20K...with world class DAC and Phono stage ) @ around $8,000 used... . BUY IT...Outstanding piece of gear .Harbeth / Aavik is nice synergy. You'll love it!

Accuphase, Luxman, Hegel or MacIntosh. All are very compatible with Harbeth. I have Accuphase and it’s a perfect match. Stay away from bright clinical amps. They poison the Harbeth sound. 

Any opinions/suggestions on the Hegel DAC and streamer in the 390's' I have a pair of 5HL+XD that I'm trying to match for my second system. It will strictly be used for streaming. My budget for the combo amp, DAC and streamer is about 5K and I'm willing to buy used.