Integrated amp to pair with Spendor S8e

Bryston ss 100, LFD ss Mistral or Almarro 318 tube.

which have you used with the Spendors?

I first tried a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated that worked really well (great performance for the dollar)...they need a decent degree of power so don't get too crazy. Also used an Arcam Reciever once upon a time in an HT system...worked well.

Andrew

Sorry for the delay--have been on the road the last two weeks. I have heard all three.

I myself like the warmer tubed sound better with these speakers and would recommend the Almarro or something similar. I would imagine that another Japanese integrated amp, Leben, would also sound great--heard those with Harbeths, which have a similar sonic profile to Spendor. The Almarro is 1/4th the price of the Leben and the tubes are based on the Hammond organ.

In 30 years, I have found that the Brits always make solid musically inclined products. LFD would be a nice match and Gene Rubin Audio in So. California is an excellent source for all things English.

Thanks Bongofury,
The LFD has been suggested several times now, As have some tube/ss hybrids such as Pathos, Cayin, Unico.
Appreciate the feedback.