2. amps-preamps
  3. 167920-155129

Amp recommendations for Spendor

Looking at either Spendor A4 or A7 speakers and what best to drive them with.
I'd prefer the A7 since they're not all that much larger, better reviews, a bit more bass extension and easier to drive with the higher efficiency. My short list is either a Luxman integrated or possibly a Cary Audio setup of some sorts.
Room size is 15'W x 20'D. Cathedral ceilings. I'll be about 10' from the speakers. They'll easily be 3' from the back wall, 4' to 5' from side walls. Room is neutral as far as being either 'hard' or 'soft'.
I'd possibly consider the D7.2s but I believe they're a bit too much for my room size.Thanks in advance!
colpgmrguy
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
I own D7’s and I don’t think that room would be too small for them.

You probably know this already but D7 and A7 sound very different. A7 closer to the classic Spendor sound. D7 more modern due to the upgraded tweeter used. I much prefer the D series but plenty of others prefer classic. You should listen to both if possible to decide what you like.

I listened initially to A7 and then straight to D7, same room and system, and I knew immediately for me it had to be D.

Luxman will work fantastic. Have heard with the 505 but going up to the 507or 509 or 590 would be great too. Haven’t heard Cary with them.
colpgmrguy OP
6 posts
 
Thanks Kren.  I guess I'd have to find a dealer near me that actually carries both lines for that to happen.  I'm in an area where that makes it tough.  I'd probably have to drive a while to make that happen.  Most comments I read, though, state that listeners prefer the D series.  If they have the $ to afford it.Since you own the D7.2s, what is your amplifier setup?
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
Well I actually have D7 and D9.2 (in waiting, not in use yet) and D1. 
I run an Audio Research integrated amp with the D7 and D1. 
And the D9 will be Cambridge Edge stack. Strongly considered L590axii but was beyond what I wanted to spend 
jjss49's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
jjss49
6,612 posts
 
for solid state amps

hegel
pass
ayre
naim (above nait 5i)

luxman is fine, very good sound, if not the best value...

many to choose from if going tubes... arc c-j vac octave vaic/ayon among others

-- no affiliation to any of the above other than having had them/heard them as a hobbyist --
akg_ca's avatar
akg_ca
2,270 posts
 
British amp for sure, and a nod in favour of EXPOSURE.

I’ve auditioned them paired up at audio expos with an all VAN DEN HUL cables loom, as part of their presentation. It mirrors the experiences links below.
https://www.stereophile.com/ssi2009/spendor-exposure-van_den_hul/index.html

https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/136259-spendor-a7d7-exposure/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS82lo3MD-M

https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/exposure-amps-and-spendor-speakers.249315/


More to discover