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2A3 amp and Spendors?

Has anyone had experience using a 2A3 amp with Spendor 2/3 speakers? I have a medium size room approx.15 by 15 and listen mostly to classical, acoustic jazz, and vocals. Occasionally I dig up an old rock album. I don't usually listen with the volume high but I do like for dynamics to be present. Thanks in advance.
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clueless
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Hi
Not sure but I think your speaker has a sensitivity of 88db (1 watt at 1 metre). Is your model number the SP2/3? 88db is not good for a 2A3. Generally you will not get good performance with that rating. Folks differ with what they want but I would want high 90s at least. It doesn't make much diff what the wattage rating. I believe it is 100. If 100 was the sensitivity rating you would be all set.
I do not think you will be happy with the combination if my numbers are correct.
clueless
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3ox: I was not knocking the speakers. I am sure they are great sounding when paired with suitable amp. 3ox is right make sure you listen in your room before you buy. I do not think that you are going to find yourself on the "cusp" however. Listen to 2A3s with effecient speakers and then your Spendors. Most modern speakers were not designed for use with 2A3s. A lot of this depends on your ears which will change overtime. I would be surprised if you would be happy with the Spendors for long. Frankly, I think 300bs pushing them would be on the cusp. Again, only my ears.

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