I own D9s (in limited ebony finish) after auditioning for months.
System (after trial and error): Linn Akurate DS (waiting for Katalyst DAC upgrade) > Pass Labs XP-20 preamp > Pass Labs XA30.8 amp > Spendor D9s. Interconnects are Transparent balanced XLR and speaker cables are custom made Linn K200.
Room is large open plan wood cabin. Sound is fantastic...
System (after trial and error): Linn Akurate DS (waiting for Katalyst DAC upgrade) > Pass Labs XP-20 preamp > Pass Labs XA30.8 amp > Spendor D9s. Interconnects are Transparent balanced XLR and speaker cables are custom made Linn K200.
Room is large open plan wood cabin. Sound is fantastic...