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Warm Tube Amp(s) to Tame Hyper-Accurate Speakers?

I have these Spendor D9.2's mated to an MC275 VI and the mids and highs are still too much, sometimes.  Sometimes the sound is sublime based on the recording, sometimes harsh.  I imagine perhaps Focal and B&W folks know what I speak of, maybe not Magico owners.  Even using a C2700 tube pre-amp.  Can this be solved with a WARM tube amp, and if so, which ones?  I like my MC275 VI but I am open to suggestions.

alphonsodamato
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mazian
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If a Conrad Johnson amp can't fix it then you should ditch the speakers. Having said that way back I had a pair of Spendor BC1s and still rate them highly. Maybe things have changed at Spendor.

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audphile1
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+1 @hilde45 on room acoustics. Often neglected but it is what will make it or break it. Good luck. 

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wturkey
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These speakers appear to be absent a bi-amping option. With that, one is arguably  at the mercy of the speakers voicing and minus a remedy to work around any perceived short comings. Ouch

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edisoncarter
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Yes I think we all know how painful that can be. Shortcomings is one thing. But once they are perceived...

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yoyoyaya
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@alphonsodamato - Is there any possibility of having your Spendor dealer loan you a pair of Classic 2/3's for comparison purposes.

That will quickly tell you if the speakers are the issue.

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