Will a NAP140 comfortably power Harbeth speakers.

Posted by: kevin-h on 21 July 2003

I am considering a speaker upgrade.
I have a NAC 32-5 and NAP 140.
I had in mind to demo the Harbeth Compact 7's and/or Harbeth HL Super 5's and was hoping someone might be able to advise if the NAP 140 would be able to power these two speakers without being stretched too far.
This information should hopefully prevent unnecessary hassle involved with demoing as I shall have to travel some distance to find a dealer.
Thanks in advance for any information.

Cheers.

Posted on: 21 July 2003 by alex95

I have driven Compact 7s with a Nait 5/fc2 and a Sugden A21a[25w of class A] to good effect.
The thing about the Harbeths are they are tonally accurate and very neutral, they impose very little and show up different strengths/ weaknesses of anything before it, don't expect super lively, they just don't bring attention to themselves.
They have a mid and treble to die for, with voice reproduction to die for though bass is a bit soft.
The HL5 I think is wider bandwith with non metal dome tweeter.
The NAP140 should have no probs driving them as they will probably be the last speaker you will want if they are to your taste as they will only get better with each amp upgrade.