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Re: Whats Next after Ref 3A de Capos?

Hi.

I have a pair of the Harbeth Super HL5s which have a cabinet very similar in size to the Spendor 1/2s. I have owned the Spendor 1/2s in the past and know exactly the pros and cons you are referring to. I'm afraid to say that I have been unable to find the same "magic" midrange in other speakers I have auditioned (and I have auditioned quite a number recently).

I am quite happy with the Harbeth SHL5s now though. I use tube amplification (Audiomat Prelude Reference) and a REL Storm III with them and together they have warmed up the sound in a way that suits my ears quite well. In terms of transparency and dynamics I can't quite understand how you found the Harbeths lacking in these areas. I have not heard the Compact 7s, but they use the same RADIAL material that I have in my SHL5s and M30s and they both exhibit those two traits in spades.




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