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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. 
vatoman
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vatoman OP
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Yeah I'd agree Davey, jadis is pricey but certainly not to be compared.

I've certainly made my mind up for the most part, it'll take longer but patience got me this far. 

My ears will decide, I still like the idea of both ss/tube. It'll be fun to move between them. 

As for the class d question. I'll say give it a shot, I heard it attached to a Peachtree nova 300/30.1 and it sounded pretty good. Best of luck to you too. 
mskochman
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I'm obviously late to this topic, but I will add that the Jadis Orchestra Black is a beautiful sounding amplifier.  I have a small scaled system and do not like to listen to loud music.  At most 75-80 db and that even for the Ramones.   The Jadis is a beautiful match with JMR speakers. I think the Harbeth tube match thing is a myth as I heard Harbeth speakers demoed with a Leben 600 and it sounded amazing (and made me regret the Jadis I purchased a little. ) 

macg19
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From personal experience:

I heard a Jadis tube amp powering some vintage Tannoy's, 15" gold I believe. Left a lasting impression.

I ran 30.2 XDs and a pair of REL subs with a Raven Audio Osprey - sublime.

I now own 40.3 XDs and wasted money on 2 other tube amps before succumbing to Alan Shaw's advice and went SS.

But both digital and analogue sources have tubes.

Small Harbeth's and tube amps can work well, but not the the 40's.  

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