Integrated amp suggestions for Spendor S5e

Looking for recommendations for SS or tube integrated amp for
Spendor S5e speakers.

Thanks in advance.

fsdaron09-29-2009 4:42pm

celtic66 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,668 posts 09-30-2009 at 08:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Okay..... I'll be the dissenting voice. I've listened to most of the Spendor line to include the S5e with various Naim. The Sim and Sugden both clearly sounded better. More resolution, dynamics with control of bass and in particular the vocals were more open. Cabling was Analysis Plus Oval Nine. I await the barrage.
headshrinker2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 110 posts 09-30-2009 at 07:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another vote for Naim integrated. I hang out on the Naim forum and have seen a ton of happy Naim/Spendor users. I have been absolutely thrilled with my current system: Naim XS/CD5x/FC2x/NACA5 + Totem Arros. There are lots of great amps out there. Good luck with your decision. -- JBGood
jonathan_pp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 03-17-2011 at 10:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dear fsdaron, if you like jazz and vocals, try to get one of the graff amplifier, I used to drive my spendor s6e with graff 5050 power amp and they were magical.. Never heard a spendor in that sweetness and naturality.. To me, using solid state for the spendor is good but doesn't extract its naturalness to the fullest.. Since itwill be flatter and leaner..cheers..