Harbeth M40/ARC All Tube System

by delphinj on Ever Evolving
Harbeth Monitor 40

Description

This system continues to evolve over time with each component added to upgrade its predecessor and set the stage for the next upgrade. The Avalon Design AD 2055 EQ is used to tune the bass frequencies to minimize the room modes. The speakers are very well integrated to the room that this system sounds far better than more expensive systems that are not as well tuned to the listening room. The sound is natural and very musical with precise imaging and punchy powerful bass.

Next upgrade considered is the Audio Research LS26.
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Components Toggle details

    • Audio Research Reference CD7
    6H30 Tube based CD player
    • Audio Research LS 25 MKII
    6h30 tube based balanced preamplifier
    • Avalon Design Ad 2055
    Class A dual differential parametric Passive/Active mastering EQ. Mainly used in the BEST mastering studios.
    • Monster Cable Studio Pro 1000
    Professional balanced, shielded microphine cable with Nuetrik xlr connectors
    • Audio Research VT 100 MKIII
    6h30/6550C based 100wpc balanced tube amp
    • Alpha Core Goertz MI2 Divinity Speaker Cable
    flat copper wire with silver spades
    • Harbeth Monitor 40
    Eucalyptus

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Hi, I have a LS 5 MK2 preamp and was considering buying some Classic 120 monoblocks for my Hrbeth M40. After trying them I imediatly decided I did not wanted valve amps, because those ones produced a bloated sound!
I wonder if VT 100 mk3 can sound better? What is your experience with valve amps, was this the only that gave you a "pounchy powerfull bass"? Thanks, regards, João

quintao

I certainly agree that the most overlooked aspect of a system ...is the ROOM. I have been fighting bass response in my room forever. My room measures 28'Dx18"Wx10"H. I have planars crossed over to subs in two opposite corners. This is doing the best job thus far since the two subs manage to get rid of the cancellation nodes. With all that said what would the Avalon do for me based upon your experience?

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