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Amplifier Recommendation for Spendor D9.2 Speakers

Currently driving them with a McIntosh MC275 VI and wondering especially if solid state might do a better job.  Can anyone share their satisfying amplifier experiences with Spendor D9.2's?  What works best for you and why?  I listen to a wide variety of music so hard to pinpoint where I'd like to concentrate in that regard.  Open to mono and stereo amps up to $12K total, and open to pre-owned.  

alphonsodamato
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noromance
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Atma-sphere Class D.

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gestalt
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You might like the Circle Labs M200 power amplifier. Here's a thread on Audiogon from other members who own Circle Labs.

alphonsodamato OP
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Thanks everyone.  I do notice that the speakers seem to fill in at higher volumes, something I did not anticipate.  Would Pass X260.8 or 250.8 do a better job at lower volumes?  

jl35
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Pass X250.8 is excellent at low volume. Essentially Class A operation

soix
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+1 @noromance take a look at Ralph’s new AtmaSphere GaN amp that may give you everything you’re looking for without the increased electric bill and/or added heat.

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