Amp recommendations for Spendor

other perhaps obvious point i would add is that spendors old and new, being well designed well made speakers voiced with care, are revealing of upstream components, including the amplification -- certainly the higher spendor models are quite revealing in this regard

this is somewhat overlapping but also distinct from the issue of whether a certain amp can drive the spendor model well... spendors in general are not very hard to drive, are of moderate to decent efficiency

all the tradeoffs between tubed and solid state amplification, and quality tiers and power levels of each type, can be clearly heard on the better spendor models

@colpgmrguy -- 

I'm in NC as well!  Give me a shout if you would like, I would love to help.  I'm a Spendor dealer.

As an FYI, I have a Rogue Cronus Mag III demo here, so you would be able to hear it if it's something that interests you.

I'm also pretty familiar with Cary.

Taylor
www.goldprintaudio.com

I have D9’s in a smaller room. No problem.
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Heard them with the top of the line Chord integrated. If I had the $$$ the Chord would probably be in use.

I'm familiar with the favorable reviews on the CM3 and you can catch some variant of the CM online (eBay, this site).  I've looked at the Cary's and other tube integrateds.
I've been a bit hesitant on the full tube power setup (tube integrated or tube amp/preamp) since there is this (probably false) stigma that they're best for softer music.  Not that I'm a head banger but I do love classic rock.  About as heavy as I would get would be Tool or Metallica.  So I'd want something that can "keep up".There's also tonal neutrality across the board.  As long as all components are not colored/heavy/light in any part of the musical spectrum, they should play all types of music well.

The D7.2 are not too big for your room, I had the D7 for a while in a similar room and they sounded fantastic.
I used a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II tube integrated and would greatly recommend using a high powered tube amp with the Spendors. The Spendor speakers are fast and lively and need some tube refinement for best sound.
The 100 WPC Cronus Magnum drove them with power and dynamics and never ran out of steam.  Rogue has since released the CM III integrated.  

Thanks goldprint
I can't say I have a preference on SS or tubes.  To say, after many decades, that this is my first go around at a true audiophile system would be an understatement.  I like the Cary SS amp backend and their tube preamp front end (I'm in NC).  But I'm not sure I need all the power and if I even want to go the separates route.  Luxman is a great product and the L-507 would be my choice.  And I've been looking at the "hybrid" integrated amps.  SS power supply and tube preamp section.It seems the A series is readily available to purchase online but I'm hard pressed to find the D series.  Any idea of who the US distributor is?

*Spendor dealer disclaimer*

I don't really think that there is a "set" amplifier that you need to go with to match well with Spendor...they tend to play nicely with lots of different amps (both the A and D series).

You mentioned Luxman and Cary.  Do you have a preference on solid or tube?

Like Kren stated above, I would think that the D7.2s would work ok in your room size (especially considering the cathedral ceilings).

With that said, I'm a huge fan of the A Series speakers.  The sound both the A4 and A7 produce from their cabinet size, is quite impressive.  It's pretty crazy to setup a pair of A4s and see/hear the soundstage they can throw.


Taylor
www.goldprintaudio.com

My local dealer sells Spendor speakers. I've heard the A4 and 7 at his store w/both Naim and Luxman gear. You can't go wrong w/either.

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/

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 --

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 

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?

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.