Amp for Harbeth P3ESR

Sam
Have to agree with Chashas1,the midrange is fine.
Actually-IT'S OUTSTANDING! Also, for a speaker of its size
the lower end aint bad either. Spend your funds on a quality amp and source. Something around 50/100 watts will work well. They are easy to drive.
Visit the Harbeth users website and get some ideas what others are using. Set them up correctly and you'll under
stand why there is so much interest in Harbeth speakers.

Sam
There still in the box and you are already looking to tweek them? What did your dealer demo them with?
Something steered you to these P3ESRs.
Designer A.Shaw knows a little about how to build great speakers,he's been at it awhile! Don't try to fix something that's not broke.
Also,there is no "phenomenon" about well built and correctly
designed speakers.
Take a deep breath.Get yourself a good clean amp,maybe a
better CD player, some cables and relax.
Once set-up you too will have an ear to ear grin and be spending way too much time rediscovering you music collection.

Dobieguy:
So you are saying go strait for the lfd? That was my other choice. Or a Creek?

Banyon100:
I need sources too, all I have is an Audio Mirror D-1 and a Yamaha disk changer as a transport. I really would like a tuner. The uniti seems perfect if not a gamble with whether I enjoy the naim sound or not. If I were to go naim I would most likely need to get a naim source for synergy anyways.

Sam
Don't go straight to anything.
Jumping in without first listening can be a costly mistake.
Also, are you sure you like/understand what is refered to as "British Sound" gear?
There is a ton of real quality stuff on A'gon all the time
with a lot in Fla. Try to buy gear that is easy to resell if it's not to your liking.
Currently I'm using ML28/ML27.5 electronics with a Cary
CDP-1 player with my P3ESRs.
(bought preowned right here)
They sound full and very detailed.
Got some idea about your budget?
As for a tuner- Google "tuner forums".No need to spend too much on that.

I will try to demo as many amps as I can before I buy. I have given myself till next spring to listen and make decisions. It will be a shame letting these speakers just sit for a time, though I have some Beyer T1s to keep me company ;).

My budget is right now $900 but will grow as I collect more from my summer job. I am shooting for a little under $1500 for the amp and will worry about my source after that. Though I am interested in the Uniti and then adding a subwoofer later. Maybe a castle classic sub to keep it british?

I am just going to enjoy the journey while I can. I am also considering selling my headphone setup to free up funds, the whole point of this foray into speakers is to get a better alternative to headphones. Though they may have to stay. I can't say much now as I have not heard the Harbeths with more than a single amp but I do know enough to say they have a sort of magic that I was looking for.

The Harbeth forum heavily favors the british sound and british amps to power the harbeths. Maybe this is what I am looking for? As I certainly enjoy the Harbeth sound signature (which is decidedly British).
My Hi-fi guru - dertubemaster says I can't go wrong with a naim 5i -> P3ESR combo. (he also lists a source I can't recall off the top of my head). Maybe the XS is the solution (can I get one used for $1500 BY NEXT SPRING)?

If I am going to use a subwoofer I really do want the highpass filter as I have heard real differences from using one.

I have beautiful speakers and I guess I will just have to sit on them.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Sam