Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's

Budget???


If it's ~ $2000, the PS Audio M700s sound really good


I have similar open baffle Emerald Physics speakers


hth 

I’m breaking in a First Watt SIT3 , just hours into it, it’s special. I’m using 95db spkrs. Only 11db gain spec wise , I have to turn the volume up more than before, by about 8db or so. More than loud enough and still all attenuation. Also runs cooler than my XA

@fixedincome, 
Your speakers with 97 db sensitivity,  8 ohm impedance and built in powered subwoofer  allow the option of pursuing/focusing on  watt quality more so the watt quantity. In addition to the excellent suggestions for the Valvet Audio  and First Watt S,I.T.-3 also look at the Bakoon Audio 13R. BTW there's also the First Watt F7 and F8 to consider. 

A very high quality lower watt  power amplifier should work exceptionally well with those Spatial Audio speakers. Best of luck.
Charles 

@mikem,
Congratulations on acquiring the S.I.T.-3 you’re  off to a very good start straight out of the shipping box😀. I’m looking forward to your amplifier comparison.
Charles

You might want to ask the question also over on AudioCircle, where there are quite a lot of Spatial owners.

If I remember correctly, Spatials often like a bit more power than what their sensitivity might suggest they need.  Therefore the Pass XA25 would be a solid suggestion.