Reynaud vs. Spendor vs. Harbeth vs. Linn


Does anyone have an opinion about which is better in general and specifically to go with my Creek 4330? All I care about is loving the music, if detail or whatever helps then I'm all for it. So between the Reynuad Twins, Spendor 3/5s, Harbeth HLP3-ES, and Linn Katan/Tukan which is the one to beat?

Thanks!
jonathans
I'm not familiar with the Reynauds and have never cottoned to any of the Linns I've heard over the years, but I don't think you can go wrong with either the Harbeths or Spendors. Another one to consider is the atc scm 7, which has a much superior bottom end and is in about the same price & size category (but may not be a great match for the Creek because of its relative inefficiency). How about the Epos M-12, which is, I think, now owned by Creek and regarded by the latter as an excellent match for its electronics? But in any case please do follow Garyl's advice to listen in your system before buying!

If you are into detail and soundstage, check Linn Tukan. ;'Pound per pound' Linn's best speakers (after Sekrit)
I think you'll enjoy the 3/5a & Reynaud, for musicality (not for extension, ultimate resolution, etc). The Tukans I found best in active mode -- which is not what you're looking for. I haven't experienced the Harbeth model.
The A-Physics "Step" is another little box you may wish to consider.
You need to consider efficiency. Although I am a Harbeth fan, and have owned two pair of (pre ES) P3's, they require more power than your Creek puts out. I would go with the Linn Tukan or the Reynaud.
So does anyone who's heard both (something I can't do) have an opinion between the Reynauds and the Tukans if I can find the Tukan for $200.00 cheaper? Are the Reynaud's that much better?

Thanks!!!