Agree with Rupertdacat. All of the SP 1/2 owners I have corresponded with beleive tubes are the way to go.
On the other hand, I got suberb sound from the Spendors using the solid state Blue Circle BC22, and just ordered the Aloia ST 13.01 with inductive power supply. Aloia and Spendor have formed a relationship, and will be pairing thier products in upcomming hi-fi shows.
All three of the amps you mention should sound fine with the SP 1/2. I also considered each of these before going with the Aloia. There are used/demo examples of each currently listed here, at excellent prices. I even found a few Rowland Model 10's for only $500 more than the 112 that was posted. WELL worth the extra dough!
You didn't mention the preamp you intend on using. A good tube line stage would be my first choice, if going with a solid state amp. I use the Blue Circle BC3 Galatea.
The SP 1/2 is an exceptional speaker. It will work well with a wide varity of amps, and your choice will depend largely on your personal preferences. I almost forgot to mention the VAC PA 100/100. I had this on loan for a few weeks, and loved it, but ultimately the Aloia won out. Happy hunting...
On the other hand, I got suberb sound from the Spendors using the solid state Blue Circle BC22, and just ordered the Aloia ST 13.01 with inductive power supply. Aloia and Spendor have formed a relationship, and will be pairing thier products in upcomming hi-fi shows.
All three of the amps you mention should sound fine with the SP 1/2. I also considered each of these before going with the Aloia. There are used/demo examples of each currently listed here, at excellent prices. I even found a few Rowland Model 10's for only $500 more than the 112 that was posted. WELL worth the extra dough!
You didn't mention the preamp you intend on using. A good tube line stage would be my first choice, if going with a solid state amp. I use the Blue Circle BC3 Galatea.
The SP 1/2 is an exceptional speaker. It will work well with a wide varity of amps, and your choice will depend largely on your personal preferences. I almost forgot to mention the VAC PA 100/100. I had this on loan for a few weeks, and loved it, but ultimately the Aloia won out. Happy hunting...