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I had the same combo last year (SN + A5) with a mac into the SN Dac. I found the sound of the A5 the absolute opposite to the problem described here. The A5 have a very warm, natural sound but I found them lacking in detail and airy treble. They were so smooth, they sounded like they were a...

Hello all, Does anyone have any experience of small, neat amp and dac systems to play digital files from my Mac? Speakers are mini Harbeth P3esr. I have identified the following: Rega Dac with Brio-r - Small, neat, good value. Heard the dac but not the amp. Audiolab M-Dac with 8200 power amp...

Hahaha! I thought to see how you were getting on. Really pleased with the P3esr, they are working out well with the Supernait. I sold the M30 on, as the P3 seem ideal for my room. There's ample weight in these little gems, and the detail and midrange leaps out just the same, if not with a...

Agreed, thanks for the great review. I have also tried both, and came to a very similar conclusion. I also tried the Proac D1 at the same time. I found the D1 somewhere in between the Tablette and Harbeth, which was a good place to be. But going back to the P3esr, I fell for the warmer sound...

Haven't heard the Reynaud, but I'm sure you can't wrong with the Proac. Keep us posted!

I'd be surpirsed, as the D18 is surely their most popular speaker. The Response and studio series have a different sound - The studio being tuned towards professional monitoring. The Tablette sounded a little more 'studio' to me, too, whereas the D1 had a more musicsal sound. Somewhere between...

Any joy with the speakers? The P3esr SE have been excellent so far, they are perfect for my environment and system.... I can't recommend them enough.

Hi, I don't know of the M30.1... Are you sure you're not referring to the 40.1? I have looked online but couldn't find anything. Saying that, either way, I probably won't, as I think they are too big for my room. Back to the P3...The Supernait seems effortless with the P3esr, at 80wpc. I'm not...

Well, first impressions are good! Mounted on some Foundation Stands (60cm), I still need to tweak filling them but positioning seems fine around 30cm from the rear wall in a 4x4, room. They sound almost the same as the M30, but slightly sweeter, and of course, less bass. BUT, they are still...

Hey, they arrive today actually! Will update.

The SE are £100 more than the regular edition... Will be delivered next week. Was listening to my M30 today with a bit more volume. Absolutely amazing when you add a bit of juice... but they're supposedly an easy drive. I must just listen at very low volumes compared to most - and what I...

I had the same effect too, big speakers aren't always better. Looking forward to reciving my P3 - went for the Special Edition too. It's strange how they deliver the same sound as the C7, but just a lighter version. You don't feel like you're missing anything, except boomy bass and a big box...

It sounds like Proac D1 might strike the right balance for you. They are fairly bright, but have a smoother sound too. I have added some P3esr SE to my kit, and will receive them next week. Can't wait. Eventually they will be for a second system in a new home, but will try them on the main...

Did you make any further progress with the speakers? I'm considering moving to the Harbeth P3 from the Monitor 30 due to neighbour issues. Saying that, I would still keep hold of the M30 for the next home.

I heard the 804d with a Supernait / Hicap and Naim DAC recently. Sounded fantastic at low and high volumes.