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Spendor Classic 1/2

Good day all.  I was ready to finish the interminable speaker search and go with the Devore O93 as the replacement to my trusty SP-1s, when a friend suggested I listen to the Spendor Classic 1/2 ( given how much I have enjoyed the SP1 for 30 years).  Of course there is no local dealer who carries the Classic 1/2; though I believe I can hear the Classic 2/3. So has anyone out there had the opportunity to audition either of the newer Spendor Classic line?  If so, how do they compare sonically to the old SP-1 or the current Devore O93? Or even the other contenders in my search; Proac D30R or Graham LS5/9 floor.  To be used with a leben tube amp ( 32 wpm)
Thanks,
M
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garyb6
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I'm interested in these also.

Reading past the obligatory kind remarks that every reviewer makes he admits the bass was overwhelming and he shoved socks in the ports plus "dynamics are not top drawer". With this being the only review to be found I'm hesitant to drop $8 grand on them. Yes I know we should listen to them but Bluebird Music gave me a retailer 3 states away. I was able to track one down in a neighboring state but they have no Classics to audition. I found a demo pair in the UK for a price that would make it a fair gamble not sure they'll ship to the US.
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