Thoughts about Jadis and Harbeth


I recently acquired some beautiful Harbeth Compact 7 through a good dealer. Currently I am using a Pioneer AVR, VSX-53 as my amp and using Nvidia Shield to play Tidal etc. While it sounds pretty good, obviously I can get way better. 

My dealer like Jadis and I heard them briefly and they do sound great paired with the Harbeth. It has been suggested I go with a jadis orchestra reference. Anyone have experiences with it and thoughts about the match up. I listen to everything really, and my budget at least where I'd like to keep it is 4k.

That doesn't leave a lot of room as I need to update my source. I have no problem paying that for that amp as it is very high quality. I also considered the Rouge II/III as an option as well. I also considered Luxman and a few integrated class d options. Like the NAD m10 as it basically checks off mostly everything for me, and is way cheaper then the less powerful Naim Unity line. If you cant tell I like the display options of these two devices, NAD seems like it would be a good option and use pre outs to Jadis. The only problem it has no HT bypass and that a bit annoying, as I'd like to continue to use AVR for tv. Not sure if using the preout would allow the sub to still work. 

Sorry for the long read, just looking for a little help to get me pointed in the right direction. I wouldn't say im new to the hobby, but in a good place to start buying better equipment and moving away from the HT mode I've been in for years. 
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Showing 1 response by jbcrespomn

I have the Harbeth HL5 plus and running them with the Jadis Orchestra reference and it is magic.  Take it home and listen to it. I have Conrad Johnson Act 2 preamp and CJ 350  SS amplifier  and also VTL 450 monoblocks  to play my Gershman Black Swan and  Quad 2905
I have used these combinations with my Harbeth and they are slightly better, but the Jadis and Harbeth and Quad midrange are tops.
Habve the dealer send you home with a loaner Jadis and listen .
All the advice is helpful but your ears will tell . Jose Crespo