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2A3 amp and Spendors?

Has anyone had experience using a 2A3 amp with Spendor 2/3 speakers? I have a medium size room approx.15 by 15 and listen mostly to classical, acoustic jazz, and vocals. Occasionally I dig up an old rock album. I don't usually listen with the volume high but I do like for dynamics to be present. Thanks in advance.
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tireguy
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I am not familar with your amp, but I know of a few members here that use those speakers, but don't vistit the forums ever. So tell me the wattage and I'll ask them what they think.
~Tim
wda OP
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I am thinking of using the Fi 2A3 which puts out 3 watts per channel single ended.
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clueless
763 posts
 
Hi
Not sure but I think your speaker has a sensitivity of 88db (1 watt at 1 metre). Is your model number the SP2/3? 88db is not good for a 2A3. Generally you will not get good performance with that rating. Folks differ with what they want but I would want high 90s at least. It doesn't make much diff what the wattage rating. I believe it is 100. If 100 was the sensitivity rating you would be all set.
I do not think you will be happy with the combination if my numbers are correct.
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