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Amp Suggestion for Harbeth C7es3

Any suggestions for budget amps that work with C7s?
I'm sending my Joule Stargates in for a service next month and will need a replacement amp while they're away. I need to spend under $1000. Maybe one of the Pass Alephs? Or budget low power tubes? I'm using only 18wpc now. I don't listen very loud and it's mostly jazz and folk.

Thanks in advance!
dhcod
pbrennan
36 posts
 
This current listing is a steal, and would work great with the harbeths.

Naim NAC 102 Preamp + Napsc + NA 522 MM Boards (52/82) +NAP 180 Power Amplifier
bojack
652 posts
 
My experience with the MiniMites on my Spendor SP2/3s (an easier load than your Harbeths) was not enough headroom. They reached a ceiling fairly quickly where they became compressed. With my 90db Fried A/3s, they were a bit more friendly, however. I would opt for the older Mid Monos used (also owned those) with much more grunt with more iron.
chayro
2,996 posts
 
Buy an Onkyo 9050 from Amazon for $350. I was using it's predecessor with Monitor 30s while waiting for my "good" amp to be delivered and it was pretty damn good. If you can't reconcile that one, try a Bada DC222 (or whatever it is right now) from Pacific Valve. About a grand or so and it is one of the best amps I've heard anywhere near this price range.
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