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Spendor SP1/2E: Best Integrated Amp to Use?

Considering a new or lightly-used integrated amp (tube or SS) to replace the aging Linn LK-1/LK-2 combo currently driving a new pair of Spendor SP1/2E's, and would appreciate opinions, esp. from those who have used these loudspeakers. CDP is a Planet 2000; TT is Rega P2 (soon to go for Nottingham or VPI Scout?). What really makes the SP1/2E sing? The Linn system I have seems to lack grunt and resolution, although the sound is quite musical. I listen to all musical styles, usually at moderate SPLs. 14X14 room.

Looking for nominees at two levels:
1. under $1000 (new or used)
2. under $2000 (new or used)

Thanks, Jim
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subaruguru
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Audio Refinement Complete ($1k new, $700 used).
listener57
730 posts
 
The Aronov tube integrated amp routinely goes for about $1600 used. It is 60 wpc with a special knack for bringing out a speaker's bass capability and resolution throughout remainder of audible range. I had used it with Spendor LE 3/1 ( basically a limited edition Spendor SP3/1P ) and it seemed to add "grunt" without altering the refined, musical Spendor/British trademark sound. However, when paired with U.S. Platinum Solo's even more of this amp's dynamic magic became evident.
jramallo9b8a
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Hello,

I have the SP1/2 with a VTL (75/75), and I have a wonderful sound with this combo.

My advice are the VTL IT-85

Cheers
david_d
83 posts
 

Perhaps the Densen DM-10 inteegrated amp. It would fit in the second (under $2K) group used, I believe. It has all you mentioned your current setup lacks. It has grunt, deep bass, Biiig Sound/stage, awesome resolution and detail not to forget a very musical (almost tubelike) quality. I like Spendors very much and would own them if I had a smaller room...
Cheers!
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phasecorrect
2,013 posts
 
Older musical fidelity amps...great sound/build...
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