Integrated amp to pair with Spendor S8e

I used a Bel Canto S300 with my Spendor S8es and thought it an excellent match. The S8e can be bass heavy and I found the amp to provide good control. They make an integrated version of the amp (the S300i, I believe) so you might want to check that out.

Other thoughts: NuForce also makes an integrated that would probably be a good match. The Spendor dealer where I purchased my speakers preferred Plinius amps, so I can testify that was also a good match.

Bryston ss 100, LFD ss Mistral or Almarro 318 tube.

which have you used with the Spendors?

I first tried a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated that worked really well (great performance for the dollar)...they need a decent degree of power so don't get too crazy. Also used an Arcam Reciever once upon a time in an HT system...worked well.

Andrew

Sorry for the delay--have been on the road the last two weeks. I have heard all three.

I myself like the warmer tubed sound better with these speakers and would recommend the Almarro or something similar. I would imagine that another Japanese integrated amp, Leben, would also sound great--heard those with Harbeths, which have a similar sonic profile to Spendor. The Almarro is 1/4th the price of the Leben and the tubes are based on the Hammond organ.

In 30 years, I have found that the Brits always make solid musically inclined products. LFD would be a nice match and Gene Rubin Audio in So. California is an excellent source for all things English.