Amp for Harbeth P3ESR

Yikes. the creek may be a great amp, but the synergy between the compact 7's and the LFD III is amazing. No sub needed, and it's very hard to do better anywhere near it's price. I know I tried. I finally went down the SET route, but mostly out of curiosity.

Gene, don't you need a disclaimer? I will try out the LFD and perhaps update my system in a year or two.

Hi Sam, Gene doesn't need a disclaimer! Everybody knows Gene. (besides, it does say generubinaudio)

The LFD is quoted on the Harbeth website as not having enough bass weight for the P3ESR. I personally think my amp the Creek Destiny is a good match.

Just a quick note, where on the Harbeth website did you read such a thing? If it's on the HUG forum, then you need to read with a critical eye. Statements of HUG members do not necessarily reflect Harbeth's official position. Much like Audiogon, the opinions expressed are just that - subjective opinions.

As far as I know, the owner/designer of Harbeth (Alan Shaw) is fairly indifferent to amplifier pairing. He is of the opinion that any decent amplifier manufactured after 1980 will be sufficient to drive his speakers. This is just his opinion, of course, and it could very well be mistaken. My point is simply that Harbeth does not endorse any particular brand of amplifier, consistent with their almost minimalist philosophy toward high fidelity audio.

If I may make a suggestion: Perhaps it's best not to seek validation for your purchase. Instead, just sit back and enjoy the music. After all, you will never find a single product with a unanimous recommendation - even Harbeth has its critics!