I'm partial to BBC design philosophy, so I'd have to say Harbeth (would love to try the new 40.1!). I can't believe that B&W gets the nod over Wilsons, etc. in this thread! The 802Ds sound great, but there's no way they sound better than other speakers mentioned here. I even preferred ProAc Response speakers to them which were much cheaper, not to mention the Harbeth Super HL5s, which I ended up purchasing. I also love the Devore Silverback Refs. In general, I prefer more natural-sounding, musical speakers over the hi-fish ones.
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Study/Main Listening Room System
Amplifier - Leben CS600 tube integrated amp
Speakers - Harbeth Super HL5 (30th Anniversary Edition w/ OFC internal wire)
Sources - La Platine Verdier Granito w/ Moerch DP6 tonearm, Consonance Orfeo CDP (as of Sep '08)
Living Room/Secondary System
Amplifier - Plinius 8150 solid state integrated amp
Speakers - Bluenote Ducale monitors (temporary)
Sources - Squeezebox 3 running through Paradisea+ DAC, Sony Playstation SCPH-1001
Headphone Related
AKG K-701, Sennheiser PXC-450, Audio Technica ATH-CK7
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