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Dynaudio, Harbeth, Penaudio or Sonus Faber

I would very much appreciate input on the following possible systems. My room is 12 by 20 by 8and 1/2. Though I listen to a wide range of music, I listen more to jazz and vocal music than anything else. I'm looking to buy an entire system that would be very musical. I'm considering the following, Dynaudio Confidence C1, Harbeth M30, Penaudio Cenya and Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M. For amplification, Naim separates, an LFD integrated or Ayre Integrated. For CD player, Naim or Ayer. Or possibly Oppo in its non modified form or as modified by Modwright.
Any thoughts?
handsomeck
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pdreher
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I've owned quite a few Dynaudio setups, all of the way up to the C4's... however, I prefer Harbeth. I'd be in the camp of Harbeth M-30.1's (or SHL5's) and a REL subwoofer, paired with either NAIM separates or LFD integrated & an Ayre CDP. LFD cables or Clear Day cables provide good bang for the buck.
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truemaineiac
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You seem to have a healthy budget. I would get out and audition a lot of different combinations of speakers and amps.
taters
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You can't go wrong with Dynaudio, Harbeth or Sonus Faber. The Penaudio I am not familiar with.
egoben
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I own Harbeth 30.1 and have previously owned Dynaudio Focus 160, should be not too far from C1. Dynaudio has a deeper and fuller sound, but on the other hand, it can be too much of it in a small or acoustically problematic room (like mine). The Harbeth's are really fantastic with vocals, so natural! But they are just like the Dynaudio's quite demanding when it comes to amplification, especially if you want a very distinct and clear bass for rock etc. Good luck and don't forget to listen in your own room!
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