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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Hi.  This is a bit off topic, but I would like some feedback around anyone with Harbeth Class D amp experience?  I have the NAD M2 $6K single box and the Harbeth importer is a couple hours from me in New Hampshire.  For a few years now, I've been contemplating bringing the NAD and a thumb drive of my music to the store to investigate how they might compare up to my modded sealed Salk Veracity HT1's.  A friend who's ears I trust loved the smaller Harbeths however found them lacking when he still wants to rock out.  At 73, I'm rocking less and large classical is also being selected less and less as well.  Would appreciate any thoughts.

VATOMAN, this question might be of value to your search, hopefully.  Best of luck!...more peace, Pinthrift