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Old 09-23-2012, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fjn04 View Post
I am in the process of setting up a second system with a pair of Spendor S3/5 R's. I would love to go solid state for convenience, but my concern is being so spoiled with my Shindo gear.

I am leaning toward integrated amps, and have read good things about the LFD Zero. I listened to the Spendors briefly in my Shindo system, with the Corton Charlemagne's. The Spendors were certainly forgiving, but not a good match. As expected, the S3/5's like more power. I believe they spec at around 85 db, 8ohm, much like a Harbeth P3esr. The system will be analog based, but I have not decided on a TT/cartridge.
An LM Audio 216 38~wpc KT88 based integrated would sound excellent - highly recommended. Complete with remote control. Less than $2k.

LM 216 Integrated Amplifier

-M
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