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Dedicated Harbeth P3 Thread
I've had a pair of P3-ESR SE's for 10 years now - probably the longest I've ever owned anything audio-wise.  I've had a few different amps with them - Cyrus 8VS-2, SimAudio Moon i3 and now a Parasound 200 Pre/275 v2 amp.  I always used Kimber 4TC ... 
Ohm Walsh Talls and amplification
I'd suggest checking out Parasound - The NewClassic line performs great for the money, IMO.  The class AB power amps are very nice and the new class D integrated is getting great reviews... 
A21+ is in da house...
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Amp for Harbeth P3ESR and Cambridge Audio Azur 851N
I have a pair of P3's and I just picked up a Parasound 200 Pre and matching 275 V2 Amp.  Nice amount of power for the Harbeths... 
Harbeth p3esr SE
Exactly - the backplate says “Studio Grade Ultra Pure OFC Cable”... 
Harbeth p3esr SE
I bought a Special Edition pair in the US in 2010 - it was my understanding that the US distributor requested the internal wiring upgrade and Alan Shaw obliged.  No sonic difference... 
Closed back headphones
I haven’t heard them, but I was also thinking Aeons could be good.  I was thinking of a pair of LCD-2’s, but I just don’t want another open headphone, for the exact same reason - so I’m considering the Aeons... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
The biggest problem I have with audio claims, is how the comparisons are made.  I’ve learned that if there are differences, I want to hear them from someone who is making instantaneous A/B comparisons.  It’s the only way our little brains can keep... 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
I always enjoy a little Bubble ’n Squeak with my Harbeths... 
Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends?
Before I got a pair of Harbeths, I went through an anti-cone ’n dome phase.  I thought a box with drivers was old technology - which it is - but thought more recent technologies would always be better.  With an open mind I’ve come full circle and ... 
Tube Watts vs. Solid State Watts - Any credence?
10-10-15: InnaI don't remember where but once I read that someone was comparing the sound of 100 wt Gryphon with 600 wt Krell, both transistor amps. Same speakers,forgot what that was. Besides sounding a lot better in every respect, Gryphon also s... 
Why are so many people trying to sell Harbeths?
Ohm speakers are great - but I switched from MicroWalsh Talls to a pair of P3 ESR’s... 
Hegel H80 vs H160
If you do get to demo an H160 at home, you really have to level match very closely with a volt meter. The louder one will always sound better - and this can happen with less than a dB difference between components. I remember seeing the H160 revie... 
Hegel H80 vs H160
I’ll add that differences in amplifiers have to be made in the same system. Other variables I’ve learned first hand - the amps have to be level matched, and switch overs from amp to amp have to me instantaneous! Our auditory memory is extremely sh... 
Integrated Amplifier for Focal 807W
Stick with the NAD - that’s a great amp.