Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9


Hi All,

I have been doing some research over the past while and am currently in the midst of a search for my next floorstanding speaker that costs around ~$10k. My other thread that I posted in this forum gave me a lot to consider. Rather than post there, I figured a most focused thread would be a good idea. Now, I have distilled my choices to these 3 choices... I think.

Power: I will be powering the speakers with a SET amp (48W per channel).
Sources: Most of my sources are digital (Roon/Tidal). I mostly listen to jazz, classical and female vocals. I would appreciate a speaker that provides that good, snappy bass where I don't need a subwoofer.
Room: Large room (will be in the living room that opens up to the kitchen and then the dining room). Aesthetics do matter here.

I have received a ton of help through the forums already during my search and have now narrowed down my speaker choices to (in no particular order):

  • Magico A3 - No issues driving these speakers with my amp. Tested and they sounded wonderful. Very analytical and super clear details. Tight bass as well but maybe more weighted in the clarity/details than warmth, even with my tube amp.
  • Joseph Audio Perspective - No dealers in WA or OR so no way to test these but have heard wonderful things about these speakers. Sounds like imaging/sound stage is a strong suit along with clarity. I wonder how bass performance is though as these have smaller woofers compared to my other choices.
  • Spendor D9 - Have not heard these speakers yet but am trying to find a local dealer that has them in stock.
Another one that I am still thinking about is the Daedalus Argos but I would like to hear some feedback on the top 3 at this time.

Thanks!
freesole
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OP,
How did the D9’s work out?  Still have them?  How did your electronics shake out?

Don't see myself changing these out anytime soon. They've given me everything that I could have imagined wanting to hear out of a speaker and they look great to boot. Super happy with mine. 
i have been wanting to try d9’s for some time

spendor has already come out with an improved version from the original model

anyone with first hand knowledge or experience?
I own the Spendor D9 and have listened to the D9.2  The new version has a little different crossover to address the originals tendency to be a little to “revealing” in the highs. I found this trait to actually being the original D9 able to reproduce any “issues” that exist upstream in the signal path.  Correct those issues and the speaker performs exceedingly well and allows you to hear every system improvement.  The second change was removing the grill pegs and having them totally magneticfor a cleaner look when the grills are off.  I like the D9.2 but there is not near enough difference to consider a change. Mine current VAC preamp and Ayre power amp show no issues with the original D9 except to much time spent sitting in front of them...