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Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons

Need some input - Can't find either to Demo - Both  seem to have very good reviews [ generally speaking ] 

My take on the discussions - Dynaudio - High quality build & components , Neutral sounding , may be tricky finding room placement .

Super Lintons - Warmer , not as critical placement . 

My listening sessions tend to start out critical and if music is right goes into relaxed layed back listening .

Equipment - Cronos mag int amp , Exposure 2510 int amp [ current favorite ] due in - exposure 3510 mono blocks .

Speakers -Golden ear BRX , Magnepan LRS+ [ Mono blocks going to power these} 

Room is challenging as basement height just over 7 ft.  room is approx 13ft x 14ft * but open to similar size area on side 

Most often using LP's [ E.A.T Turntable  Ortophon Blue cart]   , Music 75% Jazz , rest is mixed Vocals , Classical , some 70"s Rock 

Seems like the Super Lintons may be safer all around , but the S40's may bring something " Special " to the set up 

 

mfm22
avanti1960
1,532 posts
 

@mfm22

at the retail price range of your choices I cannot recommend either speaker.

The Spendor A2 or A4 floor stander or Classic 3/1 used or 4/5 new will sound much more coherent with well defined sound stage, much more transparent and lively than the Wharfs or Dyns.

Spendor is a speaker maker that knows what they are doing and their speakers are the closest to perfection I have heard being nearly as dynamic as a horn speaker yet with the refinement of a good conventional design.

The Dynaudios are very good but not loveable.  The Lintons are some of the least coherent speakers I have ever heard and if you listen with your ears they are not recommended. 

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

I had spendor small standing S5e  nice but not the sound I was expecting 

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

The S40”s would be under $1800

Spendor Classic 3/1 look to be very nice fit but $$

even if used 

Any love for Buchardt S400 Mkll ??

avanti1960
1,532 posts
 

Buchardt? No, sorry.

In your price range-

NEW: The BMR Monitor (Price per Pair) STUNNING SOUND STAGE, clarity and dynamics.

Mofi Electronics - SourcePoint 8 Bookshelf Speakers (Walnut, Pair) **OPEN BOX** - Music Direct (warmth, dynamics, bass, imaging)

USED: Spendor Classic 3/1 For Sale - US Audio Mart  super sweet midrange and bass that can be used without subwoofer

joebi_wan
5 posts
 

@mfm22 

I am using the Sugden a21se to drive both. For me, this is a great pairing for either speaker. I have the Bluesound Node X as my streamer. 

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